Kingfisher - Y 3/4

Welcome to Kingfisher!

We are a mixed class from years 3 & 4 and you will find us in the furthest of the 3 Key Stage 1 classrooms.

Our teacher is Mr Bennett & our teaching assistant is Mrs McGrath.

Mr Bennett	Mrs McGrath

If you have any questions, you can email the teacher at FPSkingfisher@PalladianAcademyTrust.com

Homework, spellings and knowledge organisers can be found in the document list at the bottom of this page.

Term 4

Next term, in science, pupils will be exploring forces, learning about pushes and pulls, gravity, friction and how different surfaces affect movement through practical investigations and experiments. In history, we will be studying the Anglo-Saxons, discovering who they were, where they came from, and how they lived, helping children build an understanding of life in Britain after the Romans.

Alongside these subjects, the children will be preparing for an end-of-term play, which will give everyone the chance to develop confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Pupils will practise speaking clearly, learning lines, singing songs and working together to put on an enjoyable production for families and friends, making it a fun and memorable way to finish the term.

Term 3

This term, Year 3/4 have had a fantastic term. Our history topic focused on the Romans, which was brought to life with a memorable visit to the Roman Baths. Pupils learned about daily life in Roman times, the importance of the baths, and how the Romans engineered such impressive structures. Linking to this topic in English, the children wrote their own mystery narratives set in Roman times, creating crime stories filled with suspense, clues and imaginative characters while developing their descriptive writing skills.

In art, we explored abstract 3D sculpture, learning how artists use shape, form and texture to create interesting pieces. The children designed and built their own sculptures, experimenting with different materials and creative ideas. In science, our focus was electricity, where pupils learned about circuits, conductors and insulators. They built working circuits and even created their own switches, helping them understand how electrical devices function in everyday life through practical investigation and teamwork.

Term 2

A Magical Half Term with How to Train Your Dragon

This term, Year 3 and 4 have been fully immersed in the world of Vikings, dragons, and daring adventures through our class text, How to Train Your Dragon. The story has sparked imagination, inspired creativity, and supported rich learning across the curriculum.

Our writing focus began with creating detailed character descriptions. The children explored how authors use powerful vocabulary, vivid imagery, and personality traits to build memorable characters. They then applied these skills to describe their own dragons from the story—producing imaginative, descriptive writing full of atmosphere. To complement their writing, the children designed their own clay dragon eyes. They considered scales, cracks, and eye shape, using tools to add realistic details. The finished pieces look wonderfully fierce and mysterious.

The children used their problem-solving skills to design and make a dragon trap. They thought carefully about how their traps would work, what materials they would need.

In Geography, we investigated different types of settlements, villages, towns, and cities. The children studied our own local area and created a tourist map of Bradford on Avon. Their final maps were beautifully organised and showed a strong understanding of local geography.

We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm and the high-quality work they have produced this term. Well done, Year 3 and 4!

Term 1

What a fantastic term it’s been for year 3 and 4! The children have settled beautifully into the new school year and have shown great enthusiasm, teamwork, and curiosity in everything they’ve done. We’ve explored exciting topics, developed new skills, and enjoyed plenty of creative, hands-on learning experiences.

This term, the children have been busy exploring life in the Stone Age, Iron age and Bronze age, learning how early humans hunted, gathered, and created tools. In Art, they produced striking cave paintings, using natural colours and textures to communicate messages to others who visited the caves. In Science, the children investigated skeletons and even designed and built their own bionic hands to explore how our bones and muscles help us move. Meanwhile, in English, the children became budding advertisers, writing persuasive adverts to promote their own imaginative new products.

We’ve also loved seeing the children’s creative Stone Age homework, which showed amazing imagination and effort — a wonderful way to end such a successful term!