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

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.