Year 3/4
Spring Term 2026
In the Spring term we will be doing two themes 'Land of Fire and Ice' and 'Lights, Camera, Action!'.
Land of Fire and Ice
In the spring term, the children will begin an exciting new theme, Land of Fire and Ice, which will take them on a journey to explore the fascinating country of Iceland. Through both Geography and English, they will learn about Iceland’s unique landscapes, climate and way of life, using their knowledge to inform discussions and creative writing. In science, the children will investigate rocks and fossils, developing their understanding of how the Earth is formed and changed over time. Art lessons will be inspired by the dramatic contrasts of fire and ice, where the children will experiment with colour, texture and materials to create expressive artwork. They will also be exploring why people live in Iceland and the natural disasters that occur there and why. To bring their learning together, the children will design and make moving books based on the theme, which they will proudly share with the KS1 children.
Autumn Term 2025
In the Autumn term we will be doing two themes 'Southampton: A gateway to the world?' and 'Romans: Rotten or Revolutionary?'.
Romans: Rotten or Revolutionary?
During the Autumn term, the children were fully immersed in our exciting topic, Romans: Rotten or Revolutionary? They developed their historical understanding by learning about Roman life, achievements and legacy, while also exploring scientific concepts through a unit on forces and magnets. In art, the children practised sketching skills inspired by Roman architecture, carefully observing and recreating key features, and in design and technology they applied their creativity and problem-solving skills to design and build their own Roman chariots. The term concluded with a memorable visit from Portals to the Past, which brought their learning to life and provided a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and showcase everything they had learned throughout the topic.
Southampton: A gateway to the world?
During this theme, our learning was based around Southampton. In English, we were inspired to write using the book Ocean Meets Sky, and we also wrote an information text about Southampton. In Geography, we learned about Southampton, where it is located in Hampshire and the human geography across the city. In science, we explored electricity, and in DT we made torches, combining our design and technology work with our science learning.