Welcome to Emerald Class

Year 3 & 4

A very warm welcome to Emerald Class!

We are delighted to welcome your child into Lower Key Stage 2 as they begin an exciting new stage of their learning journey. Emerald Class is a place where every child is encouraged to shine, grow and flourish, developing confidence, curiosity and independence within a caring, inclusive and supportive environment.

Guided by our Christian vision, we believe that every child is uniquely valued and has gifts and talents to nurture. We encourage children to show kindness, respect and resilience, to persevere when faced with challenges and to embrace opportunities to learn from one another. Together, we strive to create a classroom where everyone feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our Learning

Our curriculum is designed to inspire a love of learning and to help every child develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to succeed. We encourage children to be curious, ask thoughtful questions and think deeply about the world around them.

Through practical experiences, investigation, discussion and reflection, children develop confidence as independent learners, make meaningful connections across their learning and apply their knowledge in purposeful ways. We celebrate creativity, collaboration and perseverance, helping every child to grow academically, socially and spiritually as they prepare for the future.

Home and School Partnership

We believe that children achieve their best when home and school work together. We value the support and encouragement that families provide and look forward to working in partnership throughout the year.

Our class page includes curriculum overviews, long-term plans, medium-term planning and knowledge organisers to help you understand your child's learning. Your child's planner also contains ideas and activities to support learning at home and encourage meaningful conversations about school.

If you have any questions, concerns or would simply like to discuss your child's learning, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always happy to help.

PE and Swimming

PE and swimming lessons take place every Friday. Please ensure your child comes to school with the correct kit, including a towel and appropriate swimming costume where required. Jewellery should be removed before school or earrings covered with tape if they cannot be removed.

We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning, discovery and achievement together. Thank you for your continued support—we can't wait to see every child in Emerald Class shine.

Information for parents

Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)

The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a key stage 2 assessment taken by pupils at the end of Year 4 (in June). Its purpose is to ensure that children’s times tables knowledge is at the expected level. In the 2024/2025 academic year, the MTC is statutory for all primary schools.

The MTC is an online test consisting of 25 questions on times tables from 2 to 12. Pupils have 6 seconds to answer each question, with a 3-second pause between questions. Questions on the 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12 times tables appear more frequently. All questions are randomly generated according to the MTC rules.

How to Prepare

To prepare effectively, we recommend starting early and practising times tables daily. Using resources like Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) for 10–15 minutes a day helps children build fluency, gain confidence, and become ready for the test.