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Year 3 - The Kingfishers

Important Dates This Term

  • P.E. days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child brings suitable clothing and footwear on these days. Earrings must be removed or covered with tape/plasters.

  • Homework is given out every Friday, alternating between literacy and numeracy. It should be returned by the following week.

  • Spellings are sent home fortnightly. We practise in school, but home support is appreciated.

If you require any further information, please contact Mr Terry.

Useful Links

  • Times Tables Rock Stars – Practise times tables regularly
     

Autumn Term Highlights
This term we’ve been exploring environmental issues around the world and diving into the Stone Age, covering changes from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.

In Literacy:

  • Narrative writing from Om the cave girl's point of view

  • Non-chronological reports on fictional Stone Age creatures

  • Instruction writing: How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth
     

In Numeracy:

  • Place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
     

In Science:

  • Parts of a flowering plant and water transportation

  • Rock groups, fossil formation, and soil types
     

DT Projects:

  • From 2D sketches to 3D models

  • Making fire tools and Stone Age-themed creations
     

Art: Exploring Keith Haring’s style and linking it to historical studies

Notable Dates:

  • 13/12/24 – Christmas Cheer

  • 6/12/24 – Guided Reading & DT: Making Fire

  • 29/11/24 – 2D to 3D Design Work

  • 22/11/24 – Practical Instruction Writing

  • 15/11/24 – Learning about the three types of rocks

  • 11/11/24 – Informal Letters

  • 4/10/24 – PE, Geography and Teamwork

  • 27/9/24 – Antiques Roadshow!

  • 20/9/24 – Spelling Strategies

  • 13/9/24 – Orienteering in PE

  • 2/9/24 – Geography: Map Skills and Compass Work
     

Spring Term Overview
In Maths, we’ll continue with multiplication and division before moving on to statistics and measurement.
In English, we’ll cover:

  • Recounts (newspapers)

  • Non-chronological reports

  • Narrative writing

  • Explanation texts

In Science, we’ll study:

  • Light

  • Forces and magnets

In Computing, the focus will be on word processing and producing documents.
In Art, we’ll apply Keith Haring’s creative style to our topic work.
Our curriculum is rounded off with PE, French, RE, and music.

Archie Awards
These children impressed us with their Archie Values:

  • 13/12/24 – Joe: respectful and equal.

  • 6/12/24 – Olivia: started the term with great confidence.

  • 29/11/24 – Donte: showed independence.

  • 22/11/24 – Sophie: supported friends with equality.

  • 15/11/24 – Grayci: made confident contributions at the MRF.

  • 8/11/24 – Ava: tidy and considerate – showing equality.

  • 11/10/24 – Jessica: confident in maths.

  • 4/10/24 – Erin: ambitious with her learning.

  • 27/9/24 – Emma: confidence and persistence.

  • 20/9/24 – Elsie: confident contributions.

  • 13/9/24 – Franki: independent and thorough.

  • 6/9/24 – Ava: enthusiastic and confident start.
     

Good Work Awards

  • 13/12/24 – Kai: focussed in maths – super effort!

  • 6/12/24 – Davies: confident and enthusiastic.

  • 29/11/24 – Everlette: independently completed instructions.

  • 22/11/24 – Ronald: excellent instruction writing.

  • 15/11/24 – Dylan W: positive attitude in PE.

  • 8/11/24 – Dexter: strong instructions and design.

  • 11/10/24 – Alesha: well-done life cycle of an apple.

  • 4/10/24 – Wilfred: superb uplevelling with similes and apostrophes.

  • 20/9/24 – Darcie: strong focus in writing.

  • 13/9/24 – Leo: excellent work ethic.

  • 7/9/24 – Alesha: brilliant start, especially in Geography.
     

Reading
Reading is essential in Year 3. We ask children to read at least four times a week.
Each child has:

  • A book at their reading level (used in Guided Reading)

  • A self-chosen book, which may be more challenging
     

Reading Raffle:

  • Raffle tickets awarded for consistent reading

  • Prizes: a book of their choice at the end of each term
     

Homework
Homework is sent home every Thursday, to be returned by the following Thursday.
Tasks typically include:

  • English and Maths related to classwork

  • Encourages responsibility and independent learning
     

P.E.
P.E. is every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Reminders:

  • Children must bring appropriate kit and outdoor footwear.

  • Long hair must be tied up.

  • Earrings must be removed or covered (staff cannot remove them).
     

Snacks

  • In Year 3, snacks are brought from home and eaten outside at break.

  • Please send healthy options (fruit, veg, or low-sugar cereal bars).

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