Year 3

Homework 

Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings which will be sent home on a Friday. The spelling test will then be the following Friday. Every child is also expected to read for at least 15 minutes per day and record this on their reading bookmark.

PE  

 In year 3, the PE day is a Thursday for both classes. Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing school uniform and they will then change in school.

Trips

This half term we will be having an Egyptian workshop that will take place I school.  

Key Times 

For Year 3, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30. Please ensure your child is on time as we complete morning work each day to consolidate learning throughout the week. Extra- curricular clubs run until 4.30 but must be booked and paid for in advance.

English
In English, we will be reading ‘Bill’s New Frock’ by Anne Fine and ‘Stone Girl Bone Girl’ by Laurence Anholt. We will be writing persuasive writing, setting description and letters.   

Maths
In maths, we will be focusing on length and perimeter, we will also be starting on continuing on fractions, money and time.

Science
In Science, we will be learning about humans and other animals. We will be exploring the skeleton, muscles, nutritional benefits to the body and balanced diet. 

History
In History, we will be learning about Egyptians and what they believed in. We will be looking at the timeline, the mummification process and the Egyptian Gods.   

Geography
In Geography, we will be continuing to learn about London. We will be exploring how to land in London is used and the landmarks that London have.   

RE
In RE, we will be exploring Judaism. We will be looking at the relationships Jews have with God.    

Art
In Art, we will be learning about sculpture. We will learn about Louise Goodman and look at Pueblo art.   

Computing
We will be learning about branching databases and graphing.   

Mandarin
We are learning about colours.   

PSHE
In PSHE we will be learning about healthy lifestyle.     

PE
We are learning about athletics.  

Music
For our music lessons, Children will be learning about Indian music and the instruments that are used.  

DT
In DT we will be making mechanical puppets and following the designs of Jacques De Vaucanson.