Class 3 2025 - 2026
Mr Greenwood
Welcome to Class 3's page. Here you will find all our current 'goings on'- including examples of our children’s' work, our long term plan, any competitions we have attended and more.
I am Mr Greenwood and I am delighted to still be teaching Class 3 and our wonderful cohort of year 5 and 6 children. Alongside me, there is Mrs Tighe one of our excellent teaching assistants working in our class who will always ensure that our children strive to achieve their best both adademically and socially. Our teaching assistant will support learning within class and work with specific children to support their individual learning goals. We are, once again, continuing to work closely with the Rossendale Leisure Trust who will provide coaching; working with our staff to provide excellent CPD..
Curriculum Overview - Summer 2nd Half Term
Routines
PE
We have PE every Monday afternoon and Swimming on Thursday PM at Marl Pits. Furthermore, our class is lucky to have trained Sports Ambassadors to help run active playtimes, organise level 1 school competitions and involve younger children in quality active sessions. It is important for all of our children to have full PE kit ready and available and that, for these days, jewellery should be kept to a minimum so that it can be easily removed for sessions.
We understand that Physical activity can have a useful role to play in promoting personal mental health. To assist this further we have a Wellness club, lead by our amazing, qualified, Mental Health Champions. They run the Wellness club, planning various activities, each Friday lunch time.
Swimming
Swimming takes place every Thursday (with the exception of Autumn 2 term) at Marl Pits and it is essential that full kit is brought to school with your child on this day. For children who have hair that may fall into their eyes when wet; a swim cap must be worn for lessons. Girls musn't wear bikini type outfits and boys should take care to make sure that their swimming attire isn't too loose. If possible, a draw string bag should hold your child's swimming kit so that potential loss of kit is minimized.
Reading
Your child will experience a large amount of reading opportunities here in Class 3. We are on hand to read 1:1 with our children and, as reading is a high focus and part of the school's vision of Literacy, reading is a crucial part of our English lessons. We will read a large number of books this year, each being chosen to enrich and inspire our children's learning.
Your child has a reading record book in which questions may be set, or conversations be recorded by an adult with whom your child has read with. Here your child can respond with their own thoughts about their book and also be challenged to think in different ways about what they have read. Children are encouraged to show their reading records at anytime to our members of staff. These books should be brought into school every day alongside their reading book. Class 3 are reminded that reading sessions at home will earn them class dojos- what a great way to earn!
Class 3 run an 'open door' policy and as it is of utmost importance that your child feel safe and secure in their learning; we encourage an open and honest dialogue with parents- so feel free to ask to pop in after school for a chat.
Thank you for taking the time to read our page. We will be providing updates and pictures weekly, so be sure to keep checking in!
Class 3 – Year 5 & 6 Weekly Update- Summer 2, Week beginning 15th June 2026
It’s been another busy and enjoyable week in class, with lots of great learning happening across the curriculum. The children have continued to show enthusiasm and curiosity, which has been lovely to see.
In English, we have been focusing on non-chronological reports, using life cycles as our topic. The children have worked hard to organise their ideas clearly, using headings, facts and subject-specific vocabulary. We’ve seen some excellent examples of writing, with pupils thinking carefully about how to present information so that it is easy for the reader to follow.
In maths, Year 5 have been developing their understanding of measurement and conversion. They have been converting between kilograms and pounds, as well as centimetres and inches, and applying this knowledge to solve problems. They have also explored volume, learning how to measure and compare different amounts, which has led to some practical and engaging activities.
Our wider curriculum has been just as busy. In history, we have been exploring daily life in the Maya civilisation, comparing the experiences of rich and poor, and thinking about how society and environment shaped the way people lived. In design and technology, the children have been designing their own pulley-based products, showing creativity as well as a good understanding of how simple machines work.
Science this week was particularly active, as we investigated how exercise affects heart rate. The children measured their pulse at rest and after different activities, then discussed what their results showed.
Alongside this, we’ve also had swimming, computing work on coding and debugging, thoughtful discussions in PSHE, and learning in RE about how Jewish people show respect for the Torah. It’s been a full and rewarding week all round!
