Year 3

Welcome to our Year 3 class page!

This year, Class 3 will be taught by Mrs Bradley, Mr Ridgeway and supported by Mr Shove. If you have any concerns or information which you wish to share with me, I am usually available every morning before school from 8.30 am or most afternoons straight after school when you collect your child.

Spring Term

We have had a very busy and fun first term in Year 3 where we have been learning about so many areas of the curriculum!

This term we have lots more exciting areas of the curriculum to look at.

In Geography, we will be looking at Volcanoes and Earthquakes.

We will:

• Learn about the layers of the earth.
• Understand tectonic plates.
• Know the features of a volcano.
• Understand the Ring of Fire.
• Locate famous volcanoes and earthquakes.
• Understand how people can survive an earthquake.
• Understand the effects of an earthquake.  

This term in Science, we will be looking at Animals including humans.

This will include:

• Learning what a balanced diet is.
• Becoming familiar with the different food groups.
• Learning the benefits of each food group.
• Learning the job of the skeleton.
• Learning the different bones in the body.
• Learning what our muscles do in our bodies.

Seesaw and Dojo

This year, we will be using Seesaw, which is the class blog and Dojo team points, which is used to see how many Dojo points your child receives in class each day. You will be able to get an insight into all the exciting activities your children have been doing in school.

PE

This half term, PE will be on Tuesday and Friday. Please make sure your child brings:

• A plain white T-shirt or a school logo white t-shirt.
• Navy blue shorts.
• White, grey or navy blue ankle socks.
• Trainers or pumps that fit correctly.
• A navy hoodie (outdoor only)
• Plain navy leggings or joggers.

Please make sure your child has the appropriate kit for these days and no earrings to be worn for PE.

Key Information:

Music – Tuesday

Spanish – Wednesday

P.E. – Tuesday and Friday  

Homework – sent home on a Wednesday and completed by Monday

Reading book changed - Daily

Please ensure the children bring their reading books into school every day.

Please bring a refillable water bottle to school every day.

Thank you

Mrs A Bradley (Class Teacher), Mr Ridgeway (Friday Class Teacher) and Mr Shove.