Find out what OTTER CLASS have been learning
Welcome!
A warm welcome to Otter Class from Mr Cappuccini and Miss Phillips.
Our curriculum
As they move into key stage 2, the children in year 3 continue to learn a broad and balanced curriculum. They continue to develop their knowledge in a range of subjects, including science, history, geography and French. Furthermore, there is greater emphasis on understanding and learning spelling rules and using formal methods of calculation.
Please click here to find out what your child will be learning this term.
Click here to find out how you can help your child at home.
The children in year 3 become increasingly independent and confident in their learning and you can find out more about expectations for the year from our overview below:
P.E. days
Our PE days are Tuesday and Thursday. Please send your children to school wearing their PE clothes on these two days.
Our timetable
This is what Otter Class learn and when:
Upcoming events
We continue to try and be as open, supportive and welcoming to parents and carers as possible. As part of this ethos, we hold numerous events for parents and carers throughout the school year but you may wish to note these key dates:
Monday 3rd November – Children return to school
Monday 10th November – ‘Odd Socks Day’ to mark the start of anti-bullying week
Tuesday 11th November – Flu nasal spray for those who consented
Friday 7th November – 9:30am, Coffee morning with a parent governor of West Blatchington (a Pioneer school) and a Coombe Road parent governor
Thursday 13th November - World Kindness Day
Tuesday 4th November - Parent consultations
Thursday 6th November - Reception and Year 1 Firework Disco and Year 2 to Year 6 K-Pop Party
Thursday 6th November - Donate Day
Thursday 13th November - Parent consultations
Thursday 20th November – 5:30pm, Coffee with the headteacher and a PTA member to find out more about joining the PTA or being a PTA chair
Friday 21st November – 3:30pm, Coffee with the headteacher and a PTA member to find out more about joining the PTA or being a PTA chair
Wednesday 10th December - Christmas dinner for children (Date TBC)
Tuesday 16th December - (Year 3 & 4 parents) 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Years 3 to 6 Cafe and Carols
Thursday 18th December - (Year 5 & 6 parents) 2:00pm to 3:00pm, Years 3 to 6 Cafe and Carols
Friday 19th December - Last day of term
Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Children return to school
Planned trips
Otter class have the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day out at Wakehurst. They will be able to explore the beautiful gardens, create natural art, and study a variety of wildlife, including ducks, pheasants, and even newts and toads. This trip will take place on Thursday 18th September.
