Excellent Elm

Our teaching team is: Mr Betts, Miss Hall & Miss Beardsley.

If you need any help or assistance please get in touch with your class teacher or school office.

We are looking forward to working hard with you all and also having some fun, creating lots of super memories with each and every one of you.

A few things to remember:

• Please bring a named water bottle to school each day.
• We enter, from 8.40am, and exit, at 3.30pm, through the main entrance.
• If your child requires an inhaler please ensure that they have it in school.
• Please check all your clothes are labelled, especially coats and jumpers!
• Please remember our school uniform policy. 

Please note that Elm class have PE on a Thursday. Please could your child come to school ready in their PE kit. Hair should be tied back and removes earrings before school.

Elm will be swimming in Spring Term 1

If it is your child's swimming day, could children please come in their PE kit and bring their Swimming Kit to change into. (no costumes under clothes).

This half-term our during Humanities we will be learning about:

Our World Tour

In this exciting geography-based topic, pupils will become explorers, travelling (virtually!) around the globe to learn about different countries and continents. Using maps, atlases, and globes, we will develop our understanding of where places are in the world and what makes each one unique.

Along the way, we will discover fascinating facts about landscapes, landmarks, weather, and wildlife from each continent. We will compare life in other countries to life here in the UK, thinking about similarities and differences in homes, schools, food, and daily life.

As we get closer to the festive season, our journey will continue with a look at Christmas traditions around the world. We will find out how different countries celebrate — from decorations and food to music and special customs — and will enjoy creative activities to share what they’ve learned.

Throughout this topic, children will build their geographical knowledge, use research skills, and develop curiosity about the wider world. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate global diversity and appreciate the many cultures that make our world so special.

 Magnets and Forces (Year 3/4)

In Year 3/4, our science topic is Magnets and Forces. We will be using this topic to investigate and learn about different types of forces, including pushes, pulls, and the force of gravity, which keeps us on the ground and makes objects fall towards the Earth. Through hands-on investigations, we will explore how forces can make objects move, speed up, slow down, or change direction.

We will also be looking at magnetism — discovering which materials are magnetic and how magnets can attract or repel each other. We will learn that magnetic forces can act at a distance, unlike many other forces, and will use magnets to carry out experiments and solve simple problems.

Throughout the topic, we will develop our scientific enquiry skills by making predictions, testing ideas, and recording results carefully. We will also use key scientific vocabulary such as force, friction, attract, repel, and magnetic field.

This engaging topic helps pupils understand how invisible forces affect the world around them — from how we move to how everyday objects work. It’s a wonderfully practical and interactive way to explore the science of movement and magnetism!

               Home learning will include:

• Spellings: which will be tested through the week. (Click below to find your spelling booklets)
• Reading: when an adult has listened to you read, please record this in your reading log. All reading can be recorded not just your school reading book.
• Times tables: Times tables will be taught in school and should also be practiced at home. Remember you can use the Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) website to practice. Website: Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com)

If you would like to know more about how to help your child at home, please use the links below to take you to helpful pages on our website:)

Below are our topic subjects for 2025 - 2026.

We are looking forward to an amazing term ahead.  Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have in the meantime.

Children - remember if you need anyone to talk to - at anytime you can find help here on your 'Children's Safeguarding Page' (click below) :)  You are never alone, you are part of the Mundy CE Junior school family :)