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 for the first half term only, then PE for the rest of the year will pass under the direction of myself.
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!
Last week was packed with nice experiences for our Class 3! We started the week with a fantastic session at Forest School, where the children embraced the outdoors and worked creatively to make beautiful Christmas decorations using natural materials. This activity encouraged teamwork and problem-solving and also gave everyone a chance to enjoy the fresh air and develop practical skills.
In English, we have been working hard on our narrative writing. The children are nearly finished with their new chapter for A Christmas Carol, which has allowed them to explore character development, atmosphere, and Victorian settings. It’s been wonderful to see their imaginations come to life as they write in the style of Charles Dickens while adding their own creative twists.
In Maths, both Year 5 and Year 6 have been consolidating their understanding of fractions. We have revisited key concepts such as equivalent fractions, simplifying, and adding and subtracting fractions. The children have shown great resilience and are becoming more confident in applying these skills to problem-solving tasks.
The highlight of the week was our visit from Henrik, a Viking expert from the Lancashire Heritage Service. Henrik brought history to life with an engaging workshop that helped the children recap their Viking topic from last term. The session included fascinating artefacts, stories, and interactive activities, which really deepened their understanding of Viking life and culture. The children were captivated and asked brilliant questions throughout.
Overall, it was a week of solid learning and hands-on experiences that the children thoroughly enjoyed. We are looking forward to building on these achievements as we move closer to the festive season!
