Ravens

Teaching Staff:

Miss Munns - Class Teacher: Monday to Friday

Mr Marlow - TA: Monday to Friday

Mrs Sanders - P.E Teacher / PPA cover 

PE days - Tuesday and Wednesday

Book and Biscuit - Monday Morning      

Library - Friday

Homework - Sent home Monday, due back on Friday

Welcome to Ravens! 

We are delighted to welcome you to the Ravens Class page. Here in Year 2/3, we are a class full of curiosity, creativity and kindness. Our classroom is a place where everyone is valued, learning is exciting, and we work together to be the best we can be.

Meet the Team

Your child will be supported by Miss Munns and Mr Marlow, who are always here to help your child feel happy, safe, and ready to learn.

Key Information

PE Days: Tuesday and Wednesday
Reading Books: Changed on Friday — please read together each day.
Homework: Sent home on Monday and due back on Friday.

Our Class Values

In Ravens, we:

• Respect each other

• Try our best

• Celebrate differences

• Use kind words

• Think for ourselves

Stay in Touch

We love working closely with our families. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please come and speak to us at the end of the day.

Let’s make this a brilliant year together!

What We’re Learning This Term – Spring 1

Class Text

Our daily class read this term is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, which supports our reading, discussion and writing across the curriculum.

Termly Overview Ravens Spring 1

English

In English, the children will:

• Write the opening of an adventure story, focusing on engaging the reader and establishing characters and setting

• Write a non-chronological report about blue whales, using factual language and clear organisation

Maths

This term, we will:

• Strengthen our understanding of multiplication and division

• Apply maths skills to money

• Explore statistics, including collecting, organising and interpreting data

Science – Biology (Humans)

Children will learn about:

• Food groups and healthy diets

• The role of nutrients

• How food helps our bodies grow and stay healthy

Geography – Italy

In Geography, pupils will explore:

• Italy’s location in Europe

• Key physical and human features

• Climate, landmarks, settlements, and daily life

RE

Children will learn about Sikh beliefs, values and practices, exploring how Sikhs show their faith in everyday life in Britain. A visit to a Gurdwara is a key event this term.

Termly Overview Ravens Spring 1

Computing

This term, children will:

• Learn about online safety, focusing on online strangers

• Develop data skills through Data Explorers, collecting and interpreting information

French

Through games and interactive activities, children will:

• Learn numbers 1–12

• Recognise written numbers

• Say their age

• Explore similarities and differences between French and English

Art & Design

Children will explore Sculpture and 3D, experimenting with:

• Abstract shapes and space

• A range of materials

• Building, combining and evaluating three-dimensional forms

Music

Music lessons continue to be delivered by NMPAT. Children will explore reggae music through Three Little Birds, developing rhythm, pulse and confident singing.

PE

In PE, children will take part in Real Dance, developing coordination, movement skills and expression through creating and performing dance sequences.

PSHE

Our focus this term is Dreams and Goals, where children will:

• Talk about their aspirations

• Learn how to work positively towards goals

• Celebrate effort and success