Welcome to Chestnut Class
The teacher in Chestnut Class is Miss Powell. Our Learning Partners are Miss Marshall and Miss Elliott.
Here you will find information about our class and the learning that we will be doing this term.
Please do ask an adult in Chestnut Class if you have any additional questions and please ask your child about their learning.
To find out more about Chestnut Class, have a look at the blog here
WELCOME TO CHESTNUT CLASS
Chestnut Class Transition Booklet
DownloadClass Teacher
Lauren Powell
Class Teacher
Lauren Powell
Hi, I’m Miss Powell and I am the teacher in Chestnut Class. I have been a teacher for several years at Willow Primary and have taught lots of different year groups over the years including Year 1, 2, 3 and 5. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going on holiday. I also enjoy Art and I am the Art, DT and Writing subject lead.
Learning Partner
Becky Marshall
Apprentice Learning Partner
Lacey-Mae Elliott
Apprentice Learning Partner
Lacey-Mae Elliott
Hello, I have recently joined Willow Primary Academy and I am looking forward to working here. In my spare time I like to read a variety of books and draw.
PPA Teacher
Abdul Hadi
PPA Teacher
Abdul Hadi
Hello, I’m Mr Hadi and I’m the PPA Teacher at Willow. I have been working in education since 2011, in both mainstream and special educational needs settings, as both support staff and as a teacher.
Our Curriculum
Year 3 Curriculum Overview
The following document gives you more information about the Curriculum in Year 3.
Homework Expectations
Homework will be completed on Doodle Learning. This can be done by logging onto https://doodlelearning.com/ using the website or download the apps.
The expectation is:
- Children will log onto Doodle Maths, English, Spelling and Times Tables every week.
- The Doodle target is at least 50 stars a week.
- Creative homework will be set weekly on Class Dojo.
Your child will receive Dojo points for completed homework.
Reading at Home
“Reading is the gateway skill that makes all other learning possible” – Barack Obama.
Reading at home expectations:
- Children should try to read every night.
- Reading logs need to be signed when you have read with your child.
- Reading books and reading logs need to be in school everyday.
- Reading books will be changed every Friday (if they have finished their book).
Your child will be reading their books during our DEAR sessions. Please ensure they are in school everyday.
Key Information
- PE is on a Wednesday. Please make sure your child wears their PE kit to school on a Wednesday and has their earrings removed.
- Children earn Dojo points when they read at home which they can spend in the PRIDE shop, as well as earning points for completing their homework.
- Children need a water bottle in school everyday.
- Please ensure your child’s belongings are labelled clearly with their name.
- Messages and reminders will be posted on Class Dojo – please make sure you check this regularly.