Sycamore Class
Welcome to Sycamore Class (Year 3 and Year 4)
All children in Year 3 start Key Stage 2 in Sycamore Class, situated in a warm and welcoming room that opens into the library on one side, and to the outdoor space on the other. As a bridge from KS1 to KS2, Sycamore Class aims to be a nurturing space with lots of opportunity for low level working – such as in master classes by the board – as well as independent and group work. For the Year 4 cohort in Sycamore, the Autumn Term is a great opportunity to act as unofficial mentors for the younger children. This boosts confidence across the class and often sparks new friendships that endure throughout the school.
We lead the class together, splitting the week with a time to liaise and hand over on Wednesdays. We each teach both year groups in parallel and find our approach gives the children plenty of scope – in this middle point in their primary years – to work up to greater depth, or access extra support in areas where they may need it.
Year after year, Sycamore is a lively and rewarding place to learn – and teach – as children find their groove and start to take on more roles of responsibility across the school. With the much anticipated first residential field trip in Year 4, this is a time when we love seeing their independence and maturity really start to flourish!
Staying in touch
We have regular touch points across the school year to keep families informed of your child’s progress, including parents’ evenings, in-class events, and meet-the-teacher sessions.
We are always happy to talk to parents or carers about any aspects of your child’s learning or well-being and if you have any quick questions or pertinent information you want to share about your child, you can usually find us on the playground at pick up. If we can please ask that you wait until we have ensured all children are safely on their way home, then we will be free for a quick chat!
For any other concerns, or if you would like a meeting to discuss any issues, please contact the office and we can arrange a phone call or a meeting.
Key days
PE – Monday and Thursday
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