Elm Class

Elm Class (Year 3 and 4)

Welcome to Elm Class!

In Elm Class, children continue to develop their independence and confidence as learners in Key Stage 2. We encourage curiosity and resilience through a broad and balanced curriculum.

Pupils are supported to deepen their understanding, take on new challenges and develop strong learning habits.

Meet the Team

Our class is supported by the following team:

Mrs Bronwen Wilcox

Mrs Lisa Mills

Miss Wayne

Mrs Hale

Class Newsletter

Our class newsletter is shared each half term and provides an overview of what the children will be learning, along with key dates, reminders and updates.

Please find the latest newsletter here.

Communication

If you have any questions or need to get in touch, please contact us via the class email below.

📧 elm@astley.worcs.sch.uk

We encourage parents to check Seesaw regularly for updates, including information about trips, pupils’ work and achievements, and important class messages. If you have any problems accessing your Seesaw account, please let us know via the class email.

Remote Learning

If your child is unable to attend school, please see the information below for guidance on remote learning and how to access resources at home.

Children in Year 3 and 4 are expected to complete a reading and spelling, English, maths and wider curriculum lesson each day. These will be for up to 40 minutes.

Between lessons, children can take part in a physical activity, go for a walk or read a book.

Please upload any work completed onto Seesaw.

A suggested timetable for you to follow:

Reading	Read your home reading book or a book from home.
Spelling	Choose a spelling rule to learn. Complete the activities and upload your work onto Seesaw.	Practice reading and spelling the Year 3 and 4 spelling words.
Maths	Practice your addition and subtraction. Choose a video and watch it. Year 3 Year 4 Share what you have learnt by recording your calculations and learning.	Spend 10 minutes playing Times Table Rock Stars Times Tables Rock Stars: Play
Wider Curriculum	Who was Mary Anning? Create an information page about the Mary Anning. Create a timeline to show the biggest events in Mary’s life.	What do fossil fuels and renewable energy mean? Use the information from the website above and create a table to explain the different between a fossil fuel and renewable energy. Which is better for our planet and why? Year 4 – what changes can you make in your own life to be more sustainable?
RE	Watch the story of Jonah and the Whale. Create a piece of work that retells this story. Jonah prays for forgiveness in the story. Why do we ask for forgiveness? When and why have you asked for forgiveness?	What is Hinduism? Read the information on the link about Hinduism. Create a poster sharing your learning about Hinduism. Include a glossary of key terms.
Physical Activities	Multiplication Circle Skills School 5 Minute Challenge Spiders Web Squat and Shoot	Take a moment to stretch and be mindful Go Noodle