Otterbourne Church of England
Primary School
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Year 3/4 (Iguanas) (pre-2022)
In Iguana class, we believe that if you work as a team, are kind and trustworthy, wonderful things will happen.
We would like our classroom to be filled with love, laughter, happiness, fun and respect. We understand our rights and responsibilities and will look after ourselves, each other and our school, to create a safe and happy place to learn.
In this classroom, we believe that anything is possible and always try our best.
The Year 3/4 teaching team is:
Miss Taylor - Class teacher (Iguanas)
Mr Gasson - Class Teacher (Chameleons)
Mr O'Dowd - Class Teacher (Geckos)
Mr Bagge/ Mrs Simmons/ Mrs Morgan - PPA cover
Mr Bagge - Computing
Mrs Slominski (LSA Support - AM), Miss Butwell (LSA Support - AM), Mrs Hern (LSA support - Am), Mrs Armstrong (LSA Support - PM).
Mrs Sprack, Mrs Sanders, Mrs Welsh, Mrs Alexander (1:1 LSAs)
Homework Rota:
Maths/English homework will be given out on a Wednesday, along with spellings. Homework is due in on a Monday.
Library Time: Our library day is on a Wednesday this year. Books can be returned on any day but they must be properly scanned back in to avoid them still being signed out under your child's name.
Reading Diaries: Reading diaries are to be returned to school each Monday for checking, house points to be rewarded and they will then be sent home the same day.
P.E.: R & R) is on a Monday afternoon and indoor PE will vary depending on the timetable. Therefore please ensure that all PE kits are in school at all times.
The class teachers are on duty from 8.45am on the church playground. However, if there is any aspect of your child's school experience that you would like to discuss in private, please email or call the school office to discuss further.
Stubbington Day 4
Stubbington Day 3
Stubbington Day 2
Stubbington Day 1
Iguana's Class Band
Den Building in the Woods
Outdoor Learning Day 5.11.20
This morning we spent the morning enjoying the crisp autumn air, spreading wildflower seeds and collecting leaves, twigs, acorns and even a white feather to create artworks of our faces later. We had great fun and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and all of its' natural beauty 
Road Safety Week (Monday 9th March)
This week the children have been thinking carefully about the dangers of the road, how to deal with different situations and ultimately how to cross the road safely.
Remember: Stop, Look, Listen and Think.
Last Friday (6th) saw Year 3 and 4 pupils having their final rehearsals ready for their performances. On Saturday, we went to the University of Southampton for not one but two performances. All I can say is WOW...! Just WOW! Everyone put in everything they could with the end results being utterly breath-taking! The message of thinking carefully about ewaste was certainly powerful. I am so proud of every single child who took part in not just the main performance but all the efforts over last few months in creating the project from scratch!
SON project!
Tuesday 3rd March - Pond dipping for identifying food chains!
First week back after half term - Spring into Fitness!
I hope you all had a lovely half term. It certainly seemed to fly by!
We have had a busy first week back... Monday saw another SON rehearsal, as it's not long until the actual performances! We then have spent the week thinking about how we can keep ourselves physically and mentally healthy. From taking part in mindfulness art lessons, to circuit training and work around boosting self-esteem.
The children have been understanding the importance of looking after themselves and the benefits that this brings.
Thursday 13th February - Amazing Projects!
This week, everyone presented a project spreading awareness of climate change. From under the sea to deep in the jungle, the impact of climate change was carefully considered. It can also be really daunting standing up and presenting to a group of people but every member of Iguanas should be really proud of themselves as they did just that!
It's been a super busy half term and we're all in need of a bit of rest and relaxation! I hope you all having a wonderful break. We'll see you back on Monday 24th ready for Spring into Fitness week! Please remember PE kits :)
Miss T x
Tuesday 4th February
This week, the Iguana's went out to the pond to discover some of the microhabitats that can be found in the school's pond. Everyone had a go at pond dipping and discovered some interesting wildlife! Despite the cold, everyone took part sensibly and we're looking forward to using our findings back in the classroom.
What a Wonderful World!
Today (29th January) the children continued their topic world, in which they were thinking about the changes which are happening to our planet. I was super impressed with the children's knowledge and understanding of global warming and climate change. We had a lot of discussion around what can be done to help. The children then went outside onto the playground and created real life 'posters' to share their ideas about what can be done... simple changes such as reducing the heating by one degree, turning the lights off and using resuable cups, straws and shoppping bags. They had lots of fun and well and truly got stuck into their chalky creative streaks!
Year 3 and 4 were lucky enough to have another visit from SON this week. They have been hard working on performing their song which they wrote before Christmas. Cleverly, with the help of the professionals, the lyrics have been added to music and it's sounding amazing! All the used electrical items were gratefully received and the children will begin using these as part of their performance in the coming weeks.
Saturday 7th March 2020 is the provisional date for the main SON project performance. Mrs Simpson has sent an email with a bit more information and we'll let you know of further details as we have them!
Also in class this week, the children had some deep and philosophical thinking when they were asked what they would or should do if they found a ring that would make you invisible for the day! We had some very in depth conversations and a lot of pondering! What would you do?
Synagogue Visit (14th January)
This morning, all of Year 3 and 4 went on a visit to the Synagogue in Southampton. The children were so respectful and listened beautifully. It was a very informative visit and left with a greater understanding of why the synagogue is a special place to the Jewish community.
Welcome Back!
I hope you all had a wonderful, memory-filled Christmas break. It is hard to believe how quickly it's flown by! We have got straight back into our work this new term, new year, new decade....! This term we are continuing out 'What a Wonderful World' topic, thinking about habitats and how these habitats are being changed.
This week the children begun their new science topic which closely links to our 'What a Wonderful World' topic. They were tasked with creating and exploring food chains. Have a look at the pictures below!
Monday was a music filled day for Iguanas with another visit from SON. Year 3 then had their Listen 2 Me concert in the afternoon. They have worked super hard learning different African drums and percussion instruments and should be so proud of themselves with their efforts!
In science, the children have also been looking at teeth and animal skulls. Looking for clues to find out which animal the skull could belong to and what type of diet they would have.
We're nearly there...Christmas is just around the corner! The children continue to work hard and try their very best and I'm sure the last week of term will be just as successful!
Another busy but successful week for Iguanas! On Monday, Year 3 and 4 were lucky enough to have another visit from SON (Southampton's professional orchestra) where children became song writers for the day! After discussing what happens to used, old and broken electrical products, they began writing some raps and they even did a bit of beat boxing about the topic! Boots and cats... Boots and cats...
Beat Boxing by SON
Tuesday 26th November - First visit from SON
SON performance
SON creation #1
21st November 2019
Our new topic is well underway and today, Year 3 and 4 were very lucky to have visit from Eco Lifestyle, where the children learned about recycling, reusing and reducing plastic. They worked in teams to sort different items of rubbish which is normally recycled and then thought about how it can be reused instead. There were lots of interesting and creative suggestions...don't be surprised if your egg boxes get a new look! The children then also got to explore a beeswax alternative to clingfilm! As a souvenir of today's visit, every child will bring home a metal straw which can be used instead of a plastic one.
14th November
This week, Iguanas have been working hard on writing a news report for their findings from the litter pick the other day. We have seen some fantastic team work and lots of determination! Everyone is excited to begin filming their reports using green screens!
The children have also started to learn about the digestive system in science this week. They had lots of fun working out where they organs go!
Outdoor Learning Day!
As part of our Outdoor Learning Day, we set up an experiment to find out about plastic waste and how it decomposes in comparison to natural waste. The children put some of the litter that was picked up on Monday and put it into tanks, along with leaves, moss and other natural materials. The other tank had some natural food waste (apple cores etc). We will be observing the tanks over the next six weeks!
4th November
Year 3 and 4 went on a litter pick today as part of our new topic, 'What a Wonderful World'. The children were surprised by the amount of litter found around the village and it has got us all thinking about how we can reduce the amount of plastic we use and waste.
We have had a busy, fun filled last week of this half term! On Tuesday, we have had a Viking themed day, where the children had a go at making dragon eye artwork, finished their longboats, wrote Viking stories and even made their own runes. The children also got to make some flapjack and whilst it may not have the consistency we're use to today, I'm sure the children will agree that it tasted good!
Then on Thursday, the children had a day focusing on the story of Noah. Our RE day allowed children to learn about Noah's ark, why his story is still important to Christians today and the responsibilities God gives people on earth. We had some lovely and very thoughtful discussions and some wonderful illustrations of Noah's ark.
It has been a very busy first half term but the children have all settled into their new routines and made a great start to Year 3 or 4. We have lots of exciting things planned over the coming half term so keep your eyes peeled for updates and photographs!
Have a wonderful half term. Recharge, have fun and make lots of memories!!
See you all on Monday 4th. Remember your coats as we'll be heading out for our litter pick!
Miss Taylor x
Building longships...out of clay!
Come rain or shine, Iguana's are developing their hockey skills!
Fun with Times Tables!
Hot Seating the King!
