Welcome Statement
We wanted to take this opportunity to welcome all the Year 3 children and families into our class this year. We hope that you find all the information you need here but if you want to find out more. Please check out our school blog, school Facebook page and school Twitter account. As always, we are here to make this a memorable year for your child, so never hesitate to contact us and let’s work together to “Grow with God”.
Staffing
Class Teachers: Mrs J. Taylor & Mrs V. Patterson
Teaching Assistants: Mrs E. Storey; Mrs A.Bottomly; Mrs K. Booth; Miss S. Moore
PPA Cover: Mrs J. Croughan
Our Topics
Our children follow the Lancashire topic overviews. In Year 3 these are as follows:
- Autumn 1 – There's No Place Like Home
- Autumn 2 – Healthy Humans
- Spring 1 – Rock and Roll
- Spring 2 – The Iron Man
- Summer 1 – What The Romans Did!
- Summer 2 – How Does Your Garden Grow?
For more details on these, please see our termly topic overviews. Which can be found here:
Curriculum Maps - Spring 2021/2022
Homework
Homework will be given out on a Wednesday. In Year 3 this will include a Mathematical activity that focuses on their revision of learnt skills or a writing/SPAG activity. Additionally, spellings and times table are also sent home during the week. Further to this, the children have access to various websites including TTRockstars.
Reading Books
In Year 3, children are encouraged to read appropriate novels and non-fiction books regularly. These generally consist of the banded reading scheme we have in school, however they are also encouraged to free read. They are given 15 minutes each day to read at school and we aim for them to match this at home each day. They should record this in their school diary and aim to have this signed by a parent regularly.
Worship and Reflection Areas
We have a dedicated worship and reflection area in class. Here the children are encouraged to spend time reflecting upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and consider how they fulfil each of our Christian values both at school and at home.
Before and After School
At the beginning of the school day, before registration (8:45am – 8:55am depending on arrival time) the children will have different maths, reading and SPAG activities to complete. These are focused on revision and practising the skills they have learnt previously.
School finishes at 3:30pm. In Year 3, the children must be collected from the classroom door by a parent or appropriate adult.
General Reminders
Our PE days are Monday and Thursday. Please ensure the children have the appropriate kit for each day.
The children will also need their own water bottle in school, which they have access to all day, please make sure that they are clearly labelled.
Useful Websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Finally
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us, either after school when collecting your child, on Class Dojo, or by arranging a more formal appointment with the school office.
We know that by working together your child with continue to shine and “Grow with God”.
Thank you for visiting our class page.