Welcome to Chestnut Class!
Chestnut Class is taught by Mrs Simpson.
We are a mixed Year 3 and Year 4 class and have lots of exciting things planned for our year together. I am so excited to see how you all grow and floruish throughout the year.
Chestnut's Subject Ambassadors
We are delighted to introduce Chestnut’s Subject Ambassadors! These children have been chosen because they show a real passion for their subject and a willingness to share that enthusiasm with others.
Our Subject Ambassadors play an important role in our classroom and across the school. They:
- Promote their subject by encouraging interest and excitement among their peers.
- Supporting classroom learning in their subject, by demonstrating commitment and sharing ideas.
- Get involved in subject-themed activities and competitions, showcasing what makes their subject special.
We are so proud of our ambassadors and the leadership they show. They help make learning enjoyable and inspire others to get involved.
Chestnut's Eco Champion
We are proud to introduce our Eco Champion! This important role helps us work towards creating a more sustainable school.
Our Eco Champion’s responsibilities include:
- Keeping our school tidy and encouraging others to do the same.
- Reducing energy use by making sure lights are turned off when they’re not needed.
- Sorting rubbish correctly, ensuring waste goes into the right bins for recycling.
By taking these steps, our Eco Champion helps us all do our bit to reduce our carbon footprint and minimise our impact on the planet and climate change. Together, we can make a difference!
Chestnut's Happiness Hero
We are thrilled to introduce our Happiness Hero! This special role is all about promoting joy and positivity within our class and school community. Our Happiness Hero embodies kindness and support, making a real difference to those around them.
This role links closely to our My Happy Mind programme, which we explore in weekly assemblies. Over the year, children learn through five modules that introduce new habits and strategies to build resilience, self-esteem, and confidence. Our Happiness Hero helps bring these ideas to life by:
- Encouraging positivity and kindness in everyday interactions.
- Supporting classmates to feel valued and included.
- Reminding us of the habits we learn in My Happy Mind, helping everyone to use them in real life.
Through this role, we aim to create a happy, supportive environment where every child can thrive.
P.E.
This term, Chestnut Class will have 2 PE sessions a week. We will be taking part in outdoor cross country on Monday and tennis on Wednesday which will be indoor.
Please send your child to school in their P.E kits on a Monday and Wednesday.
Daily mile will be on a Thursday each week (PE kit is not required but please ensure appropriate footwear).
Our P.E kit is a plain white t-shirt, plain black shorts or jogging trousers with black trainers or plimsolls. Our school sweatshirt can also be worn. Please wear joggers in the cooler weather.
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the lesson / weather with earrings removed.
Reading, Spellings and TTRockstars
In Year 3 and Year 4, reading is really important. Please read at least three times a week and log this on Learning with parents. Please encourage your child to log onto their reading fluency account to improve their fluency.
Spellings will be sent home at the start of a new spelling unit and the spelling quiz will be given to the children at the end of the unit. Please help your child to practise their spelling rule and either the orange or red words. If you are unsure which coloured words your child is working on, please send Mrs Simpson a dojo.
Children will be practising their times tables in school, but please encourage your child to practise their spellings on TTRockstars at least three times a week.
Children can also access Maths on Numbots. This programme uses the same login as TTRockstars.
If you have any problems logging onto anything, please speak to Mrs Simpson.
Y4 Multiplication Information
Please find attached information regarding the statutory multiplication check that takes place in the summer term. This is for our Y4 children only. The children will answer several quick fire multiplication questions on an I-pad and gain a score from this.
Please visit our class page regularly, as we will keep you up to date with any news or information. Our 'What have we been learning?' tab will let you know what we have been doing each week!
Thank you for your support,
Mrs Simpson