Welcome to Beech Class!
For more information about what life is like in Beech Class, what we will be learning and access to useful documents such as Homework Grid, please see the information below.
If there is anything that is unclear or you would like to clarify, please do get in contact. I'm more than happy to help!
Summer Term Documents 23-24
| Name | |
|---|---|
| 2024_Information_for_parents_Multiplication_tables_check_PDFA_v1.1.pdf | Download |
| Summer Term Knowledge Organiser.pdf | Download |
| Summer Term Things to Remember.pdf | Download |
| Summer Term Timetable.pdf | Download |
| Summer Term Topic Homework Menu.pdf | Download |
| Summer Term Welcome Letter.pdf | Download |
Spring Term 2024
Thursday 21st March 2024
Art: Painting an Antarctic scene
Tuesday 19th March 2024
Samba Concert for Parents
Thursday 7th March 2024
World Book Day: Story in a jar!
Wednesday 28th February 2024
DT: Cooking and Nutrition
Over the last two weeks, Beech Class have been cooking!
We have made a number of recipes, including baking and decorating our own biscuits and cupcakes, chocolate and orange flapjacks and rocky road!
We have looked at different skills with each recipe focusing on something new.
Beech Class have asked if I can put each of the recipes on our webpage, so they can try some of these at home!
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/easiest-ever-biscuits
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/cupcakes
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chocolate-orange-flapjacks
Monday 19th February 2024
DT: Planning and designing our own Easter biscuits
This week, we are completing our DT unit all about cooking and nutrition.
As we are learning about the polar climates, we are baking goods that are full of sugar, as explorers would have needed this to give them energy.
Today, we planned and designed our own Easter themed biscuits, ready to bake tomorrow!
Monday 5th February 2024
Year 3 Maths: Weighing items in kg and g
Friday 26th January 2024
Trip to the Edward Wilson Museum!
Thursday 18th January 2024
Geography: Climate Zones
This week, we have been learning all about different climate zones.
We used maps and atlases to help us identify the different climate zones around the world!
Friday 12th January 2024
Art Week!
Beech Class have been studying the work created by Banksy this week.
We have been inspired by his use of stencils and we have created our own pieces, using paint, rollers and stencils that we replicas of his work!
Our work will be displayed in our school Art Gallery on Monday!
Autumn Term
Wednesday 20th December 2023
Beech Class Christmas Performance
Thursday 7th December 2023
Geography: Rivers
Beech Class have been learning all about how rivers are formed.
We also looked at naming different parts of a river.
Beech Class worked SO hard creating these beautiful pieces of work!
Tuesday 6th December 2023
Swimming Letter for Spring Term 2024
Actions to take:
- Complete the form (link on letter) to inform us of your child's swimming ability
- Read and discuss the 'Swimming Rules' (included in letter) with your child
- Email to confirm your child has understood the rules
Thursday 30th November 2023
English: Water Poems
In English, we read the book 'Once upon a raindrop'. We were inspired by the illustrations in the book and how the text made us feel.
We created our own acrostic poems all about water!
Monday 27th November 2023
Letter to Parents:
Gloucester Rugby Tournament on Thursday 14th December 2023
Tuesday 21st November 2023
PE: Parachute!
We have been looking at teamwork in our PE session this half term.
As a treat, we were able to play some games using the parachute, where we had to work as a team.
Monday 6th November 2023
History: Pyramids!
In History, we looked at the different pyramids that were built during Ancient Egyptian times.
There were 4 main types of pyramid. I wonder if Beech Class can remember their names?
We used clay to help us recreate each pyramid and learn more about it’s shape!
Thursday 26th October 2023
Draw with Rob!
Friday 20th October 2023
History: Mummifying a tomato instructions!
Look below at the beautiful instructions written by Beech Class!
Tuesday 17th October 2023
History: Mummifying a tomato!
Beech Class got very messy today!
We have been learning all about mummification in our History sessions.
Today, we had a go at mummifying a tomato!
Friday 13th October 2023
Harvest Assembly: Harvest Time Poem
Wednesday 11th October 2023
English: Mummification Instructions
Beech Class have been learning all about mummification in Egyptian times!
We used the following video to help explain the steps!
Tuesday 26th September 2023
Y4 Multiplication Check Meeting
Thank you to those families who could join us this afternoon to discuss the Y4 MTC.
Below is the information shared at the meeting, along with the parent handout.
Please catch me at the end of the day if there are any questions about any of the information below!
Monday 25th September 2023
Fluency Facts: 4x table!
Link to the song we have been learning to help us recall our 4x table facts!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QU_E0u-tP4
(Click the link above to take you to the video)
Monday 18th September 2023
History: Ancient Egypt Timelines
We have been looking at different events that happened during the Ancient Egyptian times.
We ordered the events first, before presenting our work beautifully in our History books.
Can you spot your work, Beech Class?
Friday 14th September 2023
Book Club: Library visit
We love visiting the library in Beech Class.
We can go every Friday and choose a Reading for Pleasure book!
Thursday 13th September 2023
Fluency Facts: 2s, 5s and 10x table!
This week, we have been practicing our 2s, 5s and 10x tables!
In school, we listened to a variety of songs to help us learn each table!
I wonder if you can remember the words to sing at home?
2x table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C4EN7mFHCk
5x table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lti2YOzplw
10x table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWgo3dVTCl4
(Click the link above to take you to the video)
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Welcome Meeting Information
Wednesday 6th September 2023
History: Scarab Beetles
Today, we started looking at our topic in more detail and used clay to make our own scarab beetles.
Did you know in Egyptian times these were put into tombs as a sign of good luck?
Some highlight's from last year's learning:
