Maple Class

Welcome to Maple Class!

Mr N Kent (class teacher)

Mrs A Breeze (TA)

Mrs F Dawson (TA)

Welcome to Maple Class, home to Years 3 and 4 at Wickhambreaux.

Just as maple trees change beautifully with the seasons, we encourage the children to embrace change, lead by example, and learn from their mistakes. Our class saying, "Making mistakes is how we learn!", reflects our belief in growing stronger and more vibrant with each new challenge.

Mr Kent, Mrs Dawson and Mrs Breeze aim to make learning fun, accessible and memorable. We hope your child enjoys the new challenges and approaches to learning that Key Stage 2 has to offer.

On this page you will find links to useful documents and resources that will give you an insight into the Lower Key Stage 2 curriculum. The unit overviews give a summary of the units of work that we cover over the year. You can also read our latest class news and see photos of what we've been getting up to.

Latest Class News (updated 7/11/25)

A real highlight this week was our author visit from Lucy Strange. The children were captivated by her stories and inspired by her advice about writing and imagination. Many bought copies of her books to be signed and have been spotted reading them eagerly ever since!

In English, we explored different theories about Tutankhamun’s mysterious death, learning to distinguish carefully between fact and opinion. We then sequenced the detailed steps of mummification, using adverbials of time to make our writing clear and precise.

In maths, we focused on tenths, learning how to write, compare, and order decimals. The children discussed the value of each digit and began to see the important link between fractions and decimals.

In RE, we continued to learn about the Trinity, looking closely at how it is expressed in the Christian prayer The Grace. The children thought deeply about how Christians understand God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and how each part plays a role in daily faith and worship.

Science was full of hands-on excitement! We explored magnetic fields using iron filings to make invisible forces visible, and Lucas brought in some magnetic sand, which fascinated everyone. The children also made their own compasses by magnetising needles and floating them on water, and tested how magnets can both attract and repel one another depending on their poles.

In history, we delved into the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, learning about the Egyptians’ beliefs about the journey into the afterlife. The children found it fascinating how rituals, spells, and symbols were thought to guide and protect the soul on its way to eternal life.

In PE, we’ve been learning an Egyptian-inspired dance, moving in time to rhythmic music and using gestures that reflect the art and culture of Ancient Egypt. We also enjoyed developing our basketball skills, practising dribbling, passing, and shooting with growing accuracy and teamwork.

Homework

This week’s homework is set on maths.co.uk and focuses on writing tenths as decimals and ordering them.

This week's spelling focus has been words ending in ould: would, could, should.

Once again, there have been lots of TTRS Rock Status certificates this week! All children can achieve a rock status by playing studio at least ten times. Regular practice at home is really beneficial: just 3–5 minutes, 4 or 5 times a week, makes a real difference!