We are delighted to welcome you to Aspen Class for the 2026-2027 academic year. Mrs Gristwood is the class teacher, supported by Miss Ilyas, Miss Masoon and Mrs Mahmood. Mrs Uddin also teaches on Mondays and Wednesdays.

We look forward to sharing our learning journey with you throughout the year, celebrating the children's achievements, and giving you a glimpse into the exciting activities, memorable experiences, and special events that make Hazel Class such a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Thank you for visiting our page. We hope you enjoy following our adventures and successes throughout the year!

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English

In English, we are studying the unit Fantasy and have been exploring the wonderful story 'The Fire Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman. Through our learning, we have deepened our understanding of the main character, Lila, and learned about a range of features including fronted adverbials to use in our writing.

The children have thoroughly enjoyed immersing themselves in the story and we are now looking forward to using all of our learning to plan, draft, and write our own fantasy stories independently, applying the skills and techniques we have developed throughout the unit.

Mathematics – Place Value

In Maths, we begin the year by focusing on Place Value. The children will develop their understanding of numbers up to 10,000 learning to read, write, compare and order large numbers with increasing confidence. They will explore the value of each digit within a number, represent numbers in different ways, and use their knowledge of place value to solve reasoning and problem-solving challenges. Throughout the unit, children will also round numbers to the nearest 10 and 100.

By building strong place value knowledge, children will establish the foundations needed for the rest of their mathematical learning throughout Year 3/4.

Reading

We encourage all children to read with an adult at least three times each week. Reading is a vital skill, and regular practice at home helps children to develop their fluency, comprehension, confidence, and reading stamina.

To earn their Reading Badges, children must read a minimum of three times per week and have their Reading Record signed by an adult. Children may keep the same book for more than one week if they have not yet finished it. Once a book has been completed, it can be brought into school to be exchanged for a new one.

P.E Days

Our P.E. days are Wednesday and Thursday.

Children should come to school dressed in their full P.E. kit on these days. They may wear their school jumper or cardigan over their kit if needed. Please ensure that children also have a pair of suitable trainers for P.E. lessons.

Homework

Homework will be set on Fridays and should be completed and returned by Mondays.

We encourage all children to take pride in completing their homework to a high standard, as it provides valuable opportunities to reinforce learning and develop independence. 

Any Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send a message via ClassDojo, and I will respond as soon as possible. Alternatively, you are welcome to speak to me at the end of the school day.

Thank you for your continued support. Working together helps to ensure the very best outcomes for every child in Hazel Class.