Lower Key Stage 2
With inventive and enjoyable topics, in fabulous classroom environments, Lower Key Stage 2 is a fun, stimulating and enjoyable place to be.
Year 3
In Year 3, the children undergo the transition from Key Stage 1. A focus on independence and a variety of fun topics make Year 3 a happy, positive place to be.
Beginning with an adventure with master storyteller, Roald Dahl, the children in Year 3 develop a wider understanding of his stories, characters and the ways he brings them to life with humour, excitement and a whiff of cheekiness. We then move through history, from the Dinosaurs to the Mayans, via the Stone Age, with a look at the geography of natural disasters on the way.
Here is a list of the Year 3 Expectations for English and Maths.
Here is the Year 3 Curriculum Overview
Year 4
In Year 4 the children are taken on a global learning challenge via Ancient Rome, the major cities of the world and under the sea. Learning is fun, exciting and focused on introducing the more complex elements of the Lower Key Stage 2 curriculum, across all subjects.
With wonderful wow days, tremendous trips and a focus on developing a mature attitude to learning, Year 4 is a fabulous place to be.
Here is a list of the Year 4 Expectations for English and Maths.
Here is the Year 4 Curriculum Overview
Year 3 Topics
Autumn 1, What make Roald Dahl so delumptious?
(Science/English focus)
In this topic we channel the spirit and awesomeness of Roald Dahl. We investigate science and history, using his stories and autobiographies as a stimulus. Whether it’s George and his Marvellous Medicine, The Grand High Witch or Red Riding Hood in Revolting Rhymes, we pick out what makes his books so loved around the world.
Autumn 2, How did the dinosaurs become extinct?
(History focus)
Prior to the Christmas break, we take a leap back to the time of the dinosaurs, focusing on the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. We investigate the creatures, their diet and the properties of plants to develop our understanding of the Earth as it was hundreds of millions of years ago.
Spring 1, What was Life like for the Croods?
(History focus)
Moving a few million years on from the dinosaurs, we look back at the life and ways of early man. We will be plotting their existence on a historical timeline, discovering their unusual customs and finding out how they developed into man as we know.
Spring 2, What makes the Earth angry?
(Geography focus)
In this explosive topic, we start with a bang. Looking at the way that volcanoes and other natural phenomena work, we develop an understanding that the earth is not simply a lump of rock, but a bubbling, erupting, exploding mish mash of different rock types.
Summer 1, What makes a wonderful tale?
(Science focus)
Using Hansel and Gretel as inspiration, we investigate the different groups and features of food. We will be looking at diet and the processes of living creatures, the skeleton and muscle systems and at how we are all interconnected, relying on each other to maintain a habitat.
Summer 2, What have the Mayans done for us?
(History focus)
The marvellous Mayans is the focus of our final topic. We will investigate where they lived and their strange (and often gory) customs, religions and diet, comparing them to our own.
Lily- “ “I love Year 3 because we studied Roald Dahl and it was amazing.” ”
Bella-Rose- “ “I like Year 3 because I love the teachers because they are nice. It was really fun to dress up as a Roald Dahl character.” ”
Adi- “ “I like being in Year 3 because of all the exciting activities we do.” ”
Neve – “ “I love Y3 because I love the dinosaur visit, meeting Rex the T-Rex.” ”
Dylan- “ “I like Year 3 because I like all the different topics and the teachers are really nice. It was fun to dress up as a Roald Dahl character.” ”
Sophie- “ “I like Year 3 because we do lots of different activities like dressing up and making a junkosaurus.” ”
Year 4 Topics
Autumn 1 & 2, What made England so interesting to invaders?
(History focus)
In Autumn 1, we look at the invading Romans and how they affected Britain around 2000 years ago. We compare them to the Celts, creating weapons and researching Queen Boudicca and Julius Caesar.
In the second half term, we move onto the vicious Vikings and interesting Anglo-Saxons, looking at how the Vikings invaded across the North Sea. We look at how the Anglo Saxon brought about law and order and how they split England into 7 kingdoms.
Spring 1, What lurks in the depths of the oceans?
(Science focus)
Prepare for a voyage under the sea! We look into the wonderful creatures that live under the sea, from the terrifying sharks to the beautiful coral reefs. Understanding food chains, eco-systems and threats to sea life, this is a fantastic topic.
Spring 2, Where would you choose to build your city?
(Geography focus)
In this topic we look at what a city needs to survive and flourish, planning and then building our own 3D buildings in our classes. We look at different cities around the world and their features. We also look at rivers and mountains around the world.
Summer 1, What happens to the food we eat?
(Science focus)
With an in depth look at the human digestion system and the types of food we eat, the Summer starts with a gross-out feel. We will also look at the functions of teeth and creating our own chocolate bar in a fun, exciting project.
Summer 2, Could you cope without electricity?
(Science and ICT focus)
What a terrifying thought… In the final topic, we look at the different appliances that are controlled using electricity and the way that the electricity is conducted around them. We complete our topic by creating games using electrical circuits.
Gideon- “ “
In Year 4 I really like how we learnt about the Romans and made our own swords and shields.” ”
Jack- “ “I’ve enjoyed the maths lessons. They’ve been very puzzle-like. I enjoy when we have to make things from different materials.” ”
Dexter- “ “I’ve enjoyed Year 4 by learning about Anglo-Saxon punishments like the stocks and exiling.” ”
Lilly-Mae- “ “I like learning about Boudicca and learning about her feelings with the Celts fighting.” ”
Latest News:
Easter Fun at St Matthias
St Matthias Church would like to invite you to join them for a morning of Easter fun!
3 Steps to Change
🌎 Please see the link and QR code below to the 3 Steps to our Change Forms Survey: 3 Steps to Change Survey ♻️ The children and staff have started to complete it and …Continue reading
Sustainability Library Books
🌎 FOPS have very kindly donated funds to provide these beautiful books for our new Sustainability Section in the library. 🙏 Thank you to FOPS and everyone who supports their fundraising events. 🌈 #Team Priory #sustainablesbmat
Sustainability Update – Spring Term 2023/24
Last term, we made a great start in raising awareness about climate change and sustainability. We: appointed Advocates of Earth took part in the Pupil Parliament with St Bart’s MAT joined the National Education Nature Park took part in the …Continue reading
American Diner Special Lunch
We will have a special American Diner lunch on Thursday 18th January for all children to enjoy. If your child would like to have a special lunch with us, please top up your Arbor account with £2.50 for Nursery pupils …Continue reading
Children’s Air Ambulance Clothing Bank
♻️ We are delighted to inform you that our Children’s Air Ambulance Clothing Bank has arrived on-site today. 🚁 Please help us to support the charity by donating your unwanted clothes and textiles. 🌎 Your donations will also help our …Continue reading
