Class Teacher - Mrs J Barker

Class TA am - Miss L Kay

Class TA pm - Mrs T Taylor

PPA Cover Teacher - Mrs D Roberts

English 

We are reading Counting on Katherine in our English lessons. 

Homework

Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope this message finds you well and that your child has settled happily into the new term. I wanted to share with you how homework will be organised this year so that expectations are clear and manageable for both children and families.
Homework will be set each Wednesday. The children themselves voted on which day they preferred, and Wednesday was the winner. They will have a full week to complete the homework, but they are welcome to hand it in at any point during the week. I have allowed this flexibility as I am mindful of busy family lives, and I hope this will accommodate different routines, giving you the opportunity to complete the work at a time that best suits you and your family.
Each week, the children will be set:
One piece of Maths homework
One piece of English homework
Regular reading at home (at least 5 times per week)
Please could you initial your child’s reading diary each time they read at home. This helps us to monitor and celebrate their progress together.

This week, I have included the Year 3 and 4 common exception words. By the end of Year 4, children are expected to be able to read and spell these words. To support this, each Wednesday we will do a short spelling check using the list. Please don’t worry—I do not expect the children to know all of the words straight away. The aim is to work steadily at your child’s own pace. We will also be practising and applying these words during our time in school, which will really benefit their progress.

For our Year 4 children, there will be a times tables check in June 2026. To help prepare, I have included a times tables sheet for practice at home. Alongside this, there are many engaging online games and activities that the children can use to build confidence and fluency.

If you find completing the homework difficult for any reason, or if you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know so we can find a solution together.
Thank you for your support.
Kind regards,
Mrs Barker