Welcome to Emerald Class 

Year 3 and 4

We're absolutely thrilled to welcome your children into Lower Key Stage 2 – what a fantastic and exciting milestone in their educational adventure! This wonderful transition marks the beginning of an incredible new chapter where learning becomes even more vibrant, dynamic and joyful.

This half term is going to be absolutely amazing as we dive into exploring Ancient Romans, computer animation, and classifying rocks – we can't wait! But here's the really thrilling part – we won't just be learning facts! Your pupils will be thinking and working like real historians, scientists, and geographers, using their growing knowledge to tackle those big, exciting enquiry questions that make learning absolutely magical.

For those of you who love to explore every wonderful detail, our comprehensive long-term and mid-term planning documents are readily available on our class page. You'll also find some absolutely fantastic ideas for extending learning at home right there in your child's planner – perfect for those curious minds who are eager for more adventures!

We’re here and happy to help with anything at all – please don't hesitate to reach out!

Just a quick note: PE and Swimming sessions will take place on Fridays, so please make sure your child comes prepared and ready for some active fun!

Information for parents

What is the Multiplication Tables Check

The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a key stage 2 assessment to be taken by pupils at the end of Year 4 (in June). The purpose of the MTC is to make sure the times tables knowledge is at the expected level. In the 2024/2025 academic year, the multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for primary schools.The MTC is an online test where the pupils are asked 25 questions on times tables 2 to 12. For every question pupils have 6 seconds to answer and in between the questions there is a 3-second rest. Questions about the 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12 times table come up more often. The questions are generated randomly based on the rules of the MTC.

How to prepare

A good way to prepare is start early and build a daily routine practising the times tables. With regular practise on TTRS children will learn all the questions and gain confidence. We suggest practising 10 to 15 minutes a day for optimal results.