• Class 2 News

 Welcome to Class 2 (Year 3 & 4)

Week beginning 9th February 2026

The year is flying by. We hope you have found the links for maths and Oxford Owl useful and we would recommend using them over the holidays.

Here are the details again.

Username: class2sford
Password: Class2SFord (case sensitive)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/

Maths support.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/

https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check

This week we have continued to explore food in DT and have had a great session analysing the taste, texture, smell and appearance of some fruits and vegetables. We connected this to our knowledge of where food is grown and its seasonality. This group activity further developed their confidence in articulating preferences and helped the children to justify their responses while listening to their peers. We also took part in some practical Science observing the egg (tooth enamal) experiement within class. 

Within English, we have completed our persuassive letters to parents (sorry parents) as well as written our own innovated Fable narrative. Our Maths has included finishing the Multiplication & Division units of learning and both Y3 & Y4 are not focussing upon Fraction skills. 

Online Safety week has been a great learning opportunity too. We shared what we had learned when taking part in the BBC bitesize live lesson (Tuesday) within a whole school assembly on Friday. We know a little more about staying safe whilst using AI and we hope pupils can support parents in using it safely too - haha. 

Have a great half term break everyone. 

Mrs Quin, Miss Hanley, Mr Rothwell & Mrs Smith

Week beginning 2nd February 2026

Regardless of the challenging weather, we have enjoyed our week within Class 2. Our English units of work have been building nicely so we can produce our own independent fable writing & persuasive letters. Maths has continued to focus upon multiplication & division skills. After lots of repitition of methods to consolidate the targeted skills, a wonderful quote of 'I get it now' was heard which brought joy to the teachers ears (& more importantly for the children). 

We had a great practical Science experiment begin on Wednesday in which we placed boiled eggs within different liquids. This is because egg shells have similar properties to the enamal found upon teeth. It will be very exciting to observe what happens in the week to come. 

Guided Reading lessons have continued to progress our Reading skills within class. All pupils are showing improved comprehension skills and have spoken about how they are enjoying their group novels. 

Next week is our final week in class before most of our key learning topics will change. We can't wait to keep adding to our knowledge and earn the rest within our half term break! 

Week beginning 25th January 2026

Thank you for another great but busy week.

In computing the children have continued to work with their partner to create a storyboard for a book trailer. They have used their skills as photographers and explored different angles and perspectives and have begun to incorporate transitions between images. Working together has encouraged the children to develop their oracy skills. I am looking forward to seeing the end results.

During DT we have continued to look at food and discussed how it is produced, reared or caught. The children have considered the seasonality of food and where it may be produced alongside the consideration of cost and time. We began the unit by looking at our own packed lunches and will finish with returning to reassess them. This has linked nicely into science where the children are exploring the digestive system.

Thank you again for all your support at home. Please continue to listen to your child read and ask them questions about the book. Below are some ideas:

What has happened so far?

What do you think will happen next? Why do you think this?

Who is your favourite character and why?

Would you change the ending? How?

Where is the story set?

Does it remind you of any other stories you have read? Why/Why not?

Does it remind you of anything you have experienced in your life?

Would you recommend it?

Oxford Owl has some great eBooks. This is a free website and it gives the option to listen to the book being read and also the facility to zoom into pages. You can filter books by age, level and series. It is great if you are away for the weekend or on holidays as it can be accessed anywhere.

Here is a login that I have set up for Class 2 but feel free to set your own up if easier.

Username: class2sford                                     
Password: Class2SFord (case sensitive)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/

Thank you Mrs Quinn, Mr Rothwell, Mrs Smith and Miss Handley

Week beginning 19th January 2026  

Another great week has passed! Bootsy the Bear has enjoyed celebrating some birthdays this week in Class 2, which has been lovely to see. Reuben continues to enjoy his perks of being the class Star and I am eager to see who will gain this award next week. Although, everyone has worked so hard it will be an impossible choice.

We have continued multiplication and division in maths this week and have had a focus on the x9 timetables. Thank you for continuing to support your child in learning their timetables and continue to access the free websites. Hit the button also has some maths related games that will support in basic number fluency.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

We have been developing our oracy skills this week as this will help to build confidence when tackling writing across the curriculum. In RE, while retelling the story of Jesus calling his first disciples we took part in drama and encouraged the children to have clear voices and to speak in role.

In geography we have tried to speak like experts to embed better understanding about the three stages of a river and its journey.

Science lessons had a focus on different types of teeth as well as the primary jobs each type does and we completed some self-portraits as a whole school entrance display. More news to follow regarding that soon.  

During English and Guided Reading we have worked on extending our verbal answers with fuller evidence based explanations. We will continue to work on developing these skills in all subjects and ensure that the children of Sharneyford are assured individuals.

As always it is lovely to see and speak to you and if I can help in any way please do not hesitate to ask.

Week beginning 12th January 2026

Firstly, thank you to both the children and parents for welcoming our new Class 2 teaching team. We absolutely love Sharneyford Primary School and look forward to spending more time in your wonderful school.

We have had another busy week in Class 2 after the children spent last week completing their assessments. Well done! In English we have begun the unit based on fables. So far we have looked at ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ and enjoyed watching a short clip of this fable, although as always we are so busy having fun as a class we are definitely not taking it ‘slow and steady’.

In maths both year groups are working hard to master their times-tables and use their knowledge of this to complete both multiplication and division calculations. If you would like to continue supporting at home, please use the free websites below.

https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/

https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/477/Multiplication-Tables-Check

These websites will help to prepare your child for the multiplication check.

Thank you Mrs Smith, Mr Rothwell, Mrs. Quinn and Miss.Handley

Curriculum Overview - Spring 1st Half Term

Further Information - Routines

Children come into class each morning to an activity - either times tables, reading or handwriting which they learn to independently access while the class settles and the register is taken. Typically the children take part in English and Maths every morning with other subjects in the afternoon. PE is on a Monday and Wednesday and children should have their PE kits in school. Children are allowed to bring a water bottle containing water for class times. 

Times tables Rock Stars. 

Log in details have been given out for our new TTRockStars programme. Children are encouraged to play as much as possible to help them to improve their scores. Children will be carrying out written tests on times tables 3 times a week. Here is the link:-  http://ttrockstars.com/login 

Homework

Homework will be given out on Fridays and should be returned by the following Friday. It is really important that it is handed in on time to encourage independence and responsibility.

Reading Books

We encourage children to read as often as possible. Please can you sign your child's reading record when you have heard them read. If they finish their book and require a new one, please let the teacher know either in person or by writing in their record. Once records are handed in to the teacher, your child will receive a new reading book.