Dove - Y3/4

Welcome to Dove!

Welcome to Dove class. We are a mixed class from years 3&4 and you will find us in the classroom opposite the hall. We are a respectful, ready and safe class, who enjoy being creative. We will do lots of inspiring and engaging learning throughout the year. There will be a key focus of times tables, presentation and reading. We have an exciting year ahead!

Our teacher is Miss Blake & our teaching assistant is Mrs Cottrell.

If you have any questions, you can email us at FPSdove@PalladianAcademyTrust.com

Miss Babs Blake, Dove Teacher

Mrs Heidi Cottrell, Teaching Assistant

Jayne Zebedee, Teaching Assistant

Term 5

Next term, Year 3 and 4 have lots of exciting learning ahead! In English, we will be reading The Last Bear and using it as inspiration to write our own descriptive story settings. In Maths, we will continue to build on our understanding of fractions. The children will also enjoy taking part in Forest School sessions each week, developing their teamwork and outdoor learning skills. In History, we will carry on exploring the fascinating world of the Anglo-Saxons, while in Geography we will be learning all about Antarctica and its unique environment. Year 4s are looking forward to going to Charterhouse. We are looking forward to another fun and engaging term!

Term 4

As we reach the end of term, Year 3 and 4 have so much to be proud of! One of the highlights was our fantastic performance of Dragon, where the children wowed us with their amazing singing, confident solos, and brilliant acting skills.

In English, inspired by our class book Varjak Paw, the children became journalists and wrote their own newspaper articles about missing cats. They showed great creativity while using direct and indirect speech, as well as rhetorical questions to engage their readers.

In Maths, the children have been working hard on fractions, including comparing fractions, converting improper fractions to mixed numbers, and placing fractions on number lines. They have also developed their understanding of mass, learning to read scales and convert between different units of measure.

In Science, pupils explored pulls and pushes and magnetism, we also enjoyed an exciting Science Day, based on our topic on forces.

It has been a wonderful term full of enthusiasm, curiosity, and achievement—well done to all our pupils!

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!