--- title: "Sycamore Class" url: "https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/class-three" school: "Thornton-in-Craven CP School" --- [Safeguarding](https://thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/about/safeguarding) [Online safety ](https://thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/parents/e-safety) [Latest news for parents](https://thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/parents/latest-news-for-parents) # Sycamore Class ### ![](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/images/images/Sycamore_pic_website.jpeg) ![](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/images/images/sycamore_pic_website_2.jpeg) ### Welcome to Sycamore Class! Sycamore Class contains Year 3 and 4 children. Our class teacher is **Mrs Leah** and we are supported by **Mrs Brown**. Moving into key stage 2, the children begin to become more independent in their work. Our classroom is full of resources that children can choose to use to support their learning. Spellings and timetables are practised daily and we follow White Rose Maths. We love building on what we have found out in key stage one to expand our knowledge and also taking on the new challenge of learning Latin. Mrs Leah can be contacted on #### Reading Children pick two books to read. The first is selected from the Accelerated Reader scheme. They will choose a book that interests them and once they have read the book, they complete an online quiz to check their understanding. Their second book is chosen from our class library. Continuing to share books with your child is important. This maybe something you wish to do with their class library book, a library book, another book from home or one of the books shown on the links below. #### Times Tables We work hard through years 3 and 4 to have quick recall of times table facts. By learning these steadily in logical steps over the two years, we are ready for the Year 4 times table test but more importantly have an vital skill for life. Short, daily practise at home makes all the difference. We find [Times Tables Rock Stars: Play (ttrockstars.com)](https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school) and White Rose One Minute app really helpful for this. #### Homework Homework is set half termly. Your child will be given a homework grid where they can select a minimum of four pieces to complete throughout the half term - they can complete more if they wish! Completed homework should be shared with the teacher and it will be celebrated in class. #### School Planners All children have a school planner that should come to school each day. It contains key information to help your child with their learning and should also be used a communication method between home and school. These are checked daily, and any questions/queries will be dealt with accordingly. #### Our Learning Have a look and see what we’ve been up to this half term. We visited Skipton Museum, taking part in a workshop about the Stone and Iron Age. We have also been conducting various Science experimants including investigating soil samples. #### P.E We have a PE session every week on a **Wednesday and Thursday** their PE kit should be in school to take part in this. We have recently been to Sandylands to take part in a Basketball festival ### Sycamore basketball festival at Sandylands [![](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/ea029c30-97da-4a77-b614-cfbf102412aa.JPG)](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/images/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/ea029c30-97da-4a77-b614-cfbf102412aa.JPG) [![](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/ba80a92e-8f5d-48f9-a274-7ca20b82d833.JPG)](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/images/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/ba80a92e-8f5d-48f9-a274-7ca20b82d833.JPG) [![](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/75da0521-6d7c-44a4-85c4-453e8fcf25cb.JPG)](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/images/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/75da0521-6d7c-44a4-85c4-453e8fcf25cb.JPG) [![](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/6491de0c-eb3f-44e9-b2bb-5df573dbba6e.JPG)](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/images/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/6491de0c-eb3f-44e9-b2bb-5df573dbba6e.JPG) [![](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/63f6a0ff-bdba-42e0-b42c-1382d4db4c27.JPG)](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/images/gallery/sycamore-basketball-festival-at-sandylands/63f6a0ff-bdba-42e0-b42c-1382d4db4c27.JPG) ### Reading for pleasure class 3 Year 3 recommended reads 519 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/files/documents/YEAR-3-CHECKLIST.pdf) Year 3 Book list 836 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/files/documents/BooksForTopicsYear3List.pdf) Year 4 recommended reads 516 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/files/documents/YEAR-4-CHECKLIST.pdf) Year 4 Book list 651 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/files/documents/BooksForTopicsYear4List.pdf) ### Sycamore Class Newsletter Autumn 2 Newsletter 2026 170 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/files/documents/Sycamore_Autumn_2.pdf) Autumn 1 Newsletter 2026 183 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/files/documents/Sycamore_Autumn_1.pdf) ### Pupils - [Beech Class - Nursery & Reception](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/class-one) - [Chestnut Class - Year 1 & 2](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/class-two) - [Sycamore Class - Year 3 & 4](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/class-three) - [Oak Class - Year 5 & 6](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/class-four) - [School Houses](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/school-houses) - [Eco School](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/eco-school) - [School Council](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/school-council) - Zones of Regulation - [Resilience/Growth Mindset](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/classes/resilience-growth-mindset) - Bees at Thornton ![Thornton-in-Craven CP School](https://files.schudio.com/thornton-in-craven-cp-school/images/logo/logo-single.png) #### Thornton-in-Craven CP School Cam Lane Thornton-in-Craven North Yorkshire BD23 3SX 01282 843381 #### DSL - [Suzie Brown](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/about/safeguarding) © Copyright 2022–2026 Thornton-in-Craven CP School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.thorntonincravenprimary.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)