--- title: "Lower Juniors" url: "https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/lower-juniors" school: "Black Firs Primary School" --- # Lower Juniors - Lower Juniors Team - Year 3 - Year 3/4 - Year 4 ### Welcome to the Lower Juniors! #### Who Are We? ![Jess Hawker](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Black_Firs_Logo_icon.png) #### Jess Hawker ##### Year 3 Teacher ![Sarah Kiely](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Kiely,Sarah.jpg) #### Sarah Kiely ##### Year 3/4 Teacher ![Sian Wright](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Wright,Sian(1).jpg) #### Sian Wright ##### Year 4 Teacher ![Jo Mullins](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Xtra_to_list_0025,76542,16188391.jpg) #### Jo Mullins ##### Teaching Assistant ![Sarah Blythe](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Xtra_to_list_0033,76542,16188406.jpg) #### Sarah Blythe ##### Teaching Assistant ![Fin Noakes](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Noakes,Finlay.jpg) #### Fin Noakes ##### Teaching Assistant # Welcome to Year 3 Welcome to our Year 3 class! **Miss Hawker** is the class teacher, with learning supported by **Mrs Blythe**. We work together to create a happy, supportive classroom where children can enjoy their learning, build confidence and make great progress. ## English In English, we use **Ready Steady Write**. Throughout the year, children explore a range of high-quality texts which inspire a variety of writing outcomes. We develop children's reading, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting and writing skills across the curriculum. ## Maths In Maths, we follow **White Rose Maths**, developing children's understanding through practical activities, discussion, problem-solving and reasoning. Children build secure foundations in key areas of maths and develop confidence and fluency with number.![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/d9a6739b65df09cc692607d56f4017ab.png) ## Reading and Spellings We use **Ready Steady Read** and **Ready Steady Spell** to support the development of children's reading, fluency and spelling skills. Homework is provided to help you support your child with their reading and spellings at home. All homework information, including what your child is currently working on, can be found on **ClassDojo**. ## Keeping in Touch **ClassDojo** is our main way of communicating with parents and carers. We use it to share learning updates, curriculum information and general day-to-day information, including reminders and important calendar dates. Please keep an eye on ClassDojo throughout the year to stay up to date with what is happening in Year 3. ![Vermont School - Class Dojo](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT92hgG1W3gNRE4wAwQ4dLzuaEN3UOX1C2X61HjDg_lHg&s=10) # Welcome to Year 3/4 Welcome to our Year 3/4 class! **Mrs Kiely** is the class teacher, with learning supported by **Mrs Mullins**. We work together to create a happy, supportive classroom where children can enjoy their learning, build confidence and make great progress. ## English In English, we use **Ready Steady Write**. Throughout the year, children explore a range of high-quality texts which inspire a variety of writing outcomes. We develop children's reading, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting and writing skills across the curriculum. ## Maths In Maths, we follow **White Rose Maths**, developing children's understanding through practical activities, discussion, problem-solving and reasoning. Children build secure foundations in key areas of maths and develop confidence and fluency with number.![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/d97d8442405198455a7d7b85fbca7c0c.png)![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/11cdb65d836ed7e384664df796df71e8.png) ## Reading and Spellings We use **Ready Steady Read** and **Ready Steady Spell** to support the development of children's reading, fluency and spelling skills. Homework is provided to help you support your child with their reading and spellings at home. All homework information, including what your child is currently working on, can be found on **ClassDojo**. ## Keeping in Touch **ClassDojo** is our main way of communicating with parents and carers. We use it to share learning updates, curriculum information and general day-to-day information, including reminders and important calendar dates. ![Vermont School - Class Dojo](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT92hgG1W3gNRE4wAwQ4dLzuaEN3UOX1C2X61HjDg_lHg&s=10) Please keep an eye on ClassDojo throughout the year to stay up to date with what is happening in Year 3/4. ### Our English focus for the term will be: ![The Rhythm of the Rain](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CLHv8u-WL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)![[(Jemmy Button)] [ By (author) Alix Barzelay, Illustrated by Jennifer Uman, Illustrated by Valerio Vidali ] [January, 2014]: Amazon.co.uk: Books](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nZmQrMGxL.jpg) This term, our first focus book is ['](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePCof76DLO0)**[The Rhythm of the Rain' by Grahame Barker Smith](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=6c2e7dfbe02beaf5&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB1142&sxsrf=ADLYWIKIz2RMlNM5ScBoX12j6RTt_AP9ZA:1735904542535&q=the+rhythm+of+the+rain&udm=7&fbs=AEQNm0Aa4sjWe7Rqy32pFwRj0UkWd8nbOJfsBGGB5IQQO6L3J603JUkR9Y5suk8yuy50qOYMMWTNCTu57lKPsZpPcfqPFXUAUd622HjNpF18XOHqdGOOJvl3Xy_NO4YJeqVcGM22WdHCnCs_jjhOhIPX7M_bh2tIpkV4pBRjd1SK4Ozmx1MKA-eTJRr5FjY3KXbZ2srPSrGz6Dr9Cps-82G_KMiP2CifBA&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwj9sPysvNmKAxWVnf0HHenbLeYQtKgLegQIJBAB&biw=1920&bih=992#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:bdd999b5,vid:zldkKmxaGlw,st:0)**. A breathtaking picture book about the water cycle from Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith... After half term, our second focus book will be **['Jemmy Button' by Aliz Barzelay](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Barzelay-Illustrated-Jennifer-Valerio-January/dp/B00LKDOF1G)**. A story of a new life... --- #### Our Maths focus for the term: #### ![](https://black-firs.co.uk/images/tabs/bcf3ec9cab84af166b04b80ea724518d.png) --- #### ClassDojo Please use our **[Year 3 ClassDojo](https://www.classdojo.com/en-gb/)** page to access information around P.E. days, events, STOP days etc... ### Our Classes - [Classes at Black Firs](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes) - [Pre-School](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-pre-school) - [Reception](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/reception) - [Infants](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/infants) - [Lower Juniors](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/lower-juniors) - [Upper Juniors](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-classes/upper-juniors) [![](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/images/logo/Black_Firs_Logo_icon_black_circle(1).png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Black Firs Primary School** Longdown Road Congleton CW12 4QJ office@black-firs.co.uk 01260 272935 Headteacher - Anna Jones SENCO - Anna Jones Safeguarding Lead - Anna Jones ![The Learning Partnership](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/images/logo/TheLearningPartnership_WHT_TransparentBG(1).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. 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