Welcome to Willow Class!

# Welcome to Year 3/4 Willow Class!  
*Date: September 3, 2024*

Hello, Willow Class families! We’re excited to share that the new school year has officially begun, and what a fantastic start it has been! This week, our classroom has been buzzing with energy and enthusiasm as the children settle in and get to know each other.

A Great Start to the Year
It’s been a pleasure witnessing the two year groups—Year 3 and Year 4—interacting and forming a supportive classroom community. Although they have different dynamics, both groups are filled with wonderful children! Year 4 students have shown calmness and maturity, setting a positive example for their Year 3 peers, who are bursting with bright ideas and energy.

Creative Arts
We kicked off our art lessons this week with a focus on shading techniques and pattern creation. The students have been exploring various ways to express their creativity, and I’m looking forward to seeing their nature-inspired drawings in the coming weeks!

English and Writing Skills
In English, we have established our “non-negotiables” for writing and practiced cursive and pre-cursive handwriting. The children are becoming more confident in their writing, which is fantastic to see!

Maths and Technology
For maths, we completed a baseline quiz and worked on logging into computers. The students practiced using their individual usernames and passwords, which was a bit of a challenge due to the mix of letters and symbols, but they tackled it impressively!

 Physical Education
We also had our first PE lesson with Coach Charlie. Regular PE classes will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, so please ensure your child comes prepared in their kit.

Communication and Homework
I’ve sent home reading records and homework this week. Please have your child choose ten spellings from the highlighted list to practice. We will continue the homework system used in Beech class last year, with a book sent home every Friday that includes spellings, a short math exercise, and reading tasks.

Looking Forward
As we move into the next week, I’m excited to continue fostering a love of learning and collaboration in our classroom. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Have a lovely weekend!

Best wishes,  
Year 3 team