Welcome to Wingfield Class!
Wingfield is a mixed-age class of Year 3 and 4. There are currently 28 children in the class. They are taught by Mr Pass and supported by both Miss Birks and Mrs Tannahill. During the week, Wingfield take part in ukulele lessons provided by the Wider Opportunities Music Partnership. Our KS2 after-school club is on a Friday and our class PE lessons are Wednesday and Friday.
Are there two sides to every story?
We are creators
Summer 2026
This term, in Art we will be exploring different perspectives that are seen through Art. We will start our unit by exploring tessellations and the work of M.C. Escher and move onto how images can look different depending on how they are viewed. In English, we will write instructions based on a magic trick, tell a narrative from an alternative viewpoint and complete poetry based on the Art around us.
We will be reading 'Leon and the place between', 'The Wolf's Story' and 'Peanut Jones and the illustrated city' as a whole class.
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Science | Solids, liquids and gases | Sound |
| Computing | Creating Media (Y3) | Events and actions in programs (Y3) |
| PE | Tennis | OAA |
| PSHE | Respect and Responsibility | |
| RE |
When Jesus left, what was the impact of Pentecost? |
What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Strings | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Strings |
Please see our Chilli Challenges for Summer 1, why not have a go and earn some extra Dojo points!
Why are rainforests important?
We are explorers
Spring 2026
This term, our Geography focus will be exploring rainforests around the world. We will be comparing the seven continents on Earth, locating different rainforests on a world map and exploring the different layers in a rainforest. Jungle Jo will be visiting to show our children some exotic animals that live in the Amazon Rainforest.
We will be reading 'The Great Kapok Tree', 'Alex's Adventure' and 'Turtle Moon' as a whole class.
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
| Science | Animals including humans | Rocks |
| Computing | Programming A (Y3) | Data and information (Y3) |
| PE |
Dance
Swimming
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Netball
Gymnastics
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| PSHE | ||
| RE |
What do different people believe about God? |
Why are festivals important to religious communities? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Strings | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Strings |
How was prehistoric Britain different to the 21st century?
We are discoverers
Autumn 2025
This term, our History focus we will be exploring prehistoric Britain starting with the early Stone age, moving into the Bronze then Iron Age. Our writing stimulus will be based on topics studied. As we move through the weeks, we will explore Skara Brae, the different Stone Age periods and investigate our local study - Creswell Crags.
We will be reading 'How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth', 'Stone Age Boy' and 'Stig of the Dump' as a whole class.
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Autumn 1 | Summer 2 |
| Science | Science Week (Our Oceans) | The Human Body |
| Computing | Computer systems and networks (Y3) | Creating Media (Y3) |
| PE |
Athletics
Swimming
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Invasion Games
Swimming
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| PSHE | Think positive | Diverse Britain |
| RE | Creation & Fall | Why are festivals important to religious communities? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Strings | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Strings |
Would the world be a better place if it’s crust was in one piece?
We are explorers
Spring 2025
We will be studying rivers, mountains, volcanoes and Earthquakes. We will explore the water cycle, examine river features such as the source, meander, and delta, and understand how rivers shape the land. Additionally, we will study how mountains are formed, learn about the processes behind volcano formation, and discover why earthquakes occur.
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
| Science | All Living Things | How do Plants Grow? |
| Computing | Programming B (Y3) | Creating media (Y4) |
| PE | Fitness – Dodgeball & Swimming | Dance & Swimming |
| PSHE | Digital wellbeing | Team |
| RE | People – What is it like to follow God? | Salvation – Why do Christians call the day that Jesus died ‘Good Friday’? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass |
We are discoverers
Autumn 2024
Our first topic will be answering the question ‘Would life be simpler if you could take something and not feel guilty?’. We will be travelling back in time to find out what life was like during the Roman, Anglo Saxon and Viking times. Creating an understanding of how and why these significant groups invaded one another.
In our Science, we will be using our enquiry skills to complete investigations leading into looking at forces and magnets.
In our Science, we will be using our enquiry skills to complete investigations leading into looking at forces and magnets.
In our R.E lessons we are starting off by looking at Incarnation: What is the Trinity?
In our stand alone subjects, we will be studying:
| Subject | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
| Science | Enquiries | Forces and Magnets |
| Computing | Networks and Systems | Creating Media |
| PE | Athletics/Swimming | Invasion Games/Swimming |
| PSHE | Aiming High | Safety First |
| RE | What is the trinity? | What kind of world did Jesus want? |
| Music | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass | Wider Opportunities Music Partnership: Brass |
Reading
Pie Corbett’s Reading Spine is a core of books that create a living library inside a child’s mind. It is a store of classics and essential reads that help children engage at a deeper level and enter the world of the story. Please follow the links below for the reading spines for each year group.
Essential Information
Monday- Spelling test and swimming.
Tuesday- WOP's Music lesson.
Friday- P.E and reading records checked.
Children are to come to school in PE kits.