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In computing we are learning about Branching Databases. Today the children have tried out some online examples which I'm certain they would like to test out with you at home.
Our next step will be to design our own branching databases.
Our work on learning times tables is now well underway. While we will be spending many of our maths lessons between now and February focusing on multiplication and division, we cannot stress enough how vitally important it is that children are supported at home to practise their times tables regularly.
Today, the children have all come home with a practice pack designed to help them. Please encourage your child to use this pack as often as possible, as strong times tables knowledge will make a huge difference to their confidence and success in maths.
What’s in the pack and how to use it:
| X-Table Infinity Quiz Codes | School Code - QYS-SHJ | |
| Pictoral | Abstract | |
| 2x | 38-11-09 | 30-48-33 |
| 3x | 99-74-95 | 62-93-91 |
| 4x | 08_09_63 | 77-58-34 |
| 5x | 35-28-07 | 99-09-89 |
| 6x | 01_31_16 | 49-62-13 |
| 7x | 81-27-96 | 87-27-14 |
| 8x | 45-36-02 | 14_05_52 |
| 9x | 75-40-00 | 57-71-75 |
| 10x | 48-22-80 | 22-89-04 |
| 11x | 60-12-51 | 93-40-28 |
| 12x | 83-23-69 | 78-08-36 |
Expectations:
If you would like more ideas for practical ways to learn times-tables, please reach out to Mrs Kelsey via the school office.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Mrs Kelsey
If you would like a copy of the Autumn term spellings presented as a handwriting sheet please see the attachment below.
We have another exciting half term ahead of us. Please read the poster below to see more information.
The RKE sheets for Autumn 2 can be found here.
RKE stands for Remember, Know and Explore and these demonstrate to our pupils what they need to remember from previous learning to support current learning, what they will Know by the end of this unit and what they can Explore at home around the learning. We are so proud of how our pupils engage with this and we would like to ask again that you look at these to direct conversations around learning at home and undertake some of the Explore section. It is a real dip 'n' pick and we would like any of this work brought into school for us to celebrate by Thursday 11th December 2025.
Thank you for your support as we all settle into this new school year. The children are working hard and settling into their routines well. It has been wonderful to see so much Explore work coming in from the Autumn 1 RKE sheets; these will be celebrated in assembly on Thursday 9th October.
We have now set up all the children’s various online accounts and would like to share the login details with you so that the children can access their accounts at home as needed.
Class Blog
You can view regular updates at anytime via the Red Kites Blog on the school website.
https://www.fernhurstprimary.chimat.uk/blog/?pid=136&nid=5
Spellings:
Are tested every Monday with a new 5 spellings being given every week. All the spellings for the term are available to view on the class blog. There are suggested methods for practicing on the sheet, please do speak to either of us if you need an extra ideas. As the children get 5 new spellings a week, as a general rule we would expect children to be achieving at least 20/25 on their
Maths infinity:
You do not need to login to White Rose to access https://infinity.whiteroseeducation.com
Just enter the school code QYS SHJ followed by the relevant code for whichever recap quiz you are practicing. The class blog has all the codes for the Autumn Term.
Times tables:
From after the October half term children will continue work on learning times-tables by heart. To support this, all children will be sent home with a multiplication grid to keep at home. Please stick this up at home somewhere visible and encourage children to look at it when they practice counting in steps of 3, 4, 6 or 8, when you ask them times-tables questions or when they complete home learning tasks on Century Learning or play Hit The Button. Looking is Learning, so the more frequently children look at the grid, the more quickly they will be able to recall the facts. By the summer of Year 4 children are expected to know all times tables to 12x12 by heart so it is vital that they are supported to start this process now.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Boom reader
Children do not need to ask to change their reading book. There are a wealth of books available at anytime from our class library. Children have been allocated a reading book colour and they are free to choose any book of interest from within this colour range. It is expected that you will record on Boom Reader when your child reads. This should take place at least 3 times every week, which means by this point in the term at least 15 reads should have been logged. As children become more confident with their reading, they may be starting to read to themselves and tell you about what they have read. This is very appropriate, but should still be recorded. Remember that you can log more than one read at a time by editing the date. Going forward we will be checking Boom Reader on a Monday to ensure that at least 3 reads have been recorded for the previous week. The school code for Boom Reader is 87952.
Accelerated Reader or Big Cat Library
This online platform is used in school for reading assessments, however children are also encouraged to login at home and complete quizzes about the books they read. This website can only be accessed via the unique web address and not via a search engine.
https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/1954439
Some children will continue to have access to the Big Cat library of books to support their developing phonics awareness. This online library has access to all the phonics-reading books we have in school and can be used as a free e-reader. https://www.collinshub.co.uk/login/
Century Learning
This online tool can be accessed via https://app.century.tech/login/
Children can access assignments that we have set (by clicking on the pen) or following their suggested path by following the directions on the home screen. Any ‘nuggets’ that are completed are an excellent top up to school learning, so please don’t worry about doing the right task, just log in and have a go.
Google classroom and Canva
You are only likely to need access to Google Classroom in the event of a school closure. However the tools such as Google Docs and Canva are routinely used in school for children to present their work. For future RKE projects children are welcome to use their online accounts to create presentations and projects.
All your child’s login details will be sent in an individual email.
If you have any questions or would like support accessing any of these sites please do not hesitate to reach out to us via the school office.
The RKE sheets for Autumn 1 can be found here.
RKE stands for Remember, Know and Explore and these demonstrate to our pupils what they need to remember from previous learning to support current learning, what they will Know by the end of this unit and what they can Explore at home around the learning. We are so proud of how our pupils engage with this and we would like to ask again that you look at these to direct conversations around learning at home and undertake some of the Explore section. It is a real dip 'n' pick and we would like any of this work brought into school for us to celebrate by Thursday 9th October 2025.
12/10/2025
Year 3 had the best afternoon ever on their sunny local walk! The children set off with maps in hand, brimming with excitement and ready to explore. Along the way, they put their navigation skills to the test, confidently following the route and spotting key landmarks. There was plenty of curiosity and laughter as they discovered a variety of funky mushrooms growing along the woodland paths – some with bright colours and unusual shapes that sparked lots of questions and wonder!
As part of their learning, the children did a brilliant job distinguishing between physical and human features – from the gently flowing river and rolling hills to buildings, roads, and signposts. They were especially fascinated by the way the river weaved its way through the landscape and enjoyed taking a peaceful moment to observe it. It was a hands-on, muddy-boots kind of learning day that brought the classroom outdoors and left everyone with big smiles and a sense of adventure.
Children are encouraged to use White Rose Infinity to practice maths at home. Below you can now find all the Infinity quizzes for the autumn term.
To access Infinity visit https://infinity.whiteroseeducation.com/Home then enter school code QYS SHJ followed by the relevant code below.
Spellings will be tested every Monday with the new 5 new spellings given each week until children have 25 spellings in total. Children should keep their green spelling folder in their school bag so that it is always available for practice time in class.
Each week a copy of the spelling sheet will be displayed on the classroom window. All spelling sheets for the Autumn Term can can be seen here.
11/09/25
Year 3 had an incredible journey this week during their visit to the Explorer Dome! Stepping inside the magical inflatable planetarium, the children were whisked away on a thrilling journey all about forces. They were introduced to none other than Sir Isaac Newton himself (well, almost!), and explored fascinating concepts like air resistance and what it means to be aerodynamic. With interactive demonstrations and plenty of excitement, they learnt to distinguish what is and isn’t a rocket – and then got hands-on by building their very own dry ice-powered rockets that went off with an impressive POP!
But the fun didn’t stop there – after launching their rockets, the children blasted off on a pretend voyage into space! They zoomed past stars, explored the vast unknown, and safely returned to Earth just in time to witness the shimmering beauty of the Northern Lights. The room was filled with awe and wonder, and many of the children left the dome buzzing with dreams of becoming future astronauts. Who knows – with their newfound knowledge of rockets and space, perhaps one day they'll be packing their bags for a holiday amongst the stars!
10/09/2025
What a fantastic day we had at Butser Ancient Farm with our Year 3 adventurers! As soon as we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly staff, who kicked off our experience with a quick but important safety talk. We then made our way to a real-life roundhouse where the children were transported back in time with a fascinating insight into Stone Age life — complete with smoky smells, animal skins, and tales of ancient living. The excitement continued as we explored the farm, learning about Iron Age houses, ancient crops and traditional ways of living.
The hands-on activities were a real highlight! The children got creative with clay, carefully shaping either a bowl or bead just like people might have done thousands of years ago. After working up an appetite, we enjoyed a lunch break in the cozy roundhouse (what a unique picnic spot!). In the afternoon, the children became archaeologists, taking part in a dig where they discovered all sorts of ancient treasures buried beneath the soil. It was a brilliant, muddy, memory-making day filled with learning, laughter and a whole lot of fun.
The day was not only packed with activities but also sparked so much curiosity and conversation amongst the children. It was wonderful to see them so engaged — asking thoughtful questions, making connections to what they've learnt in class and working together during each task. The archaeological dig especially brought out their inner explorers, as they carefully brushed away soil and uncovered artefacts with great care and excitement. We’re sure they’ve come away with a deeper understanding of life in the Stone Age — and plenty of stories to share at home!