Key Stage 2
Welcome to Key Stage Two at Heathcoat Primary School which consists of year 3, 4, year 5 and year 6. We work closely together and strive to develop each child’s potential through academic lessons and extra-curricular activities. Creating a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment is very important to us, and through this we provide learning opportunities that challenge and extend children, encouraging them to deepen their understanding. Children are taught how to be more independent in their learning, in order to create more motivated and excited learners.
The children are taught the National Curriculum. The curriculum comprises of nine subjects; English, Mathematics, Science, Technology (including information and communication technology (ICT), History, Geography, Art, Music and Physical Education.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE), Religious Education and Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) are taught in addition to the above subjects.
Children are encouraged and taught to become inquisitive learners, posing questions about what they would like to discover and learn. Children are encouraged to use discussion in paired work to enable them to clarify ideas and talk about their learning; work collaboratively in small groups and develop their ability to work as part of a team; work as part of a large whole class as well as individually and independently. Children are sometimes able to work across classes, within year groups, as well as working with different people with in their class.
Reading, English Writing and Mathematics are taught daily. Spelling and grammar is taught regularly each week. Children are taught the statutory words on the year 3 – 6 spelling lists and also taught spelling rules.
This is a link to our Spring Term newsletters where you can find out more about the children’s learning.
Year 3 and 4: Year 3&4 Newsletter Spring 2024
Year 5:Year 5 Newsletter Spring 2024
Year 6:Year 6 Newsletter Spring 2024
We are always keen to speak to parents. If you have any questions they have about your child’s learning you can speak to teachers at the end of the day, or for non-urgent queries, email the year groups direct:
Year 3 and 4: year3and4@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk
Year 5: year5@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk
Year 6: year6@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk
If you have an urgent message for a teacher, please ring the school admin team on 01884 252445 or email admin@heathcoat.devon.sch.uk.
Learning in Year 3 and 4 in the Spring term
During the first half of term, children will be learning about Anglo Saxons in History and Electricity in Science. During the second half of term children will be learning how to classify animals in Science.
Children will also take part in forest school this term.
If you would like any further information about the learning please speak to Mr Payne, Mr Cantrill, Miss Pearson and Miss Lavin.
Learning in Year 5 in the Spring term
Children will be leaning about Earth and Space in Science. In Geography they will be learning about rivers and how the course of a river changes. In History they will be learning about King George IV.
They will also enjoy a trip to Blundell’s to watch their Spring term concert.
If you would like any further information please speak to Mr Ferdinando or Miss Kneller.
Year 6
Learning in Year 6 in the Spring term
In Geography they will be learning about the fair trade and it’s importance. In History they will be finding out about the Shang Dynasty. They will also enjoy a trip to Blundell’s to take part in maths and PE activities.
If you would like further information please speak to Mrs Soper, Mr Thomas or Mrs Sullivan.