Year 3
WELCOME TO YEAR 3
This web page will be updated with useful information and photographs of the fantastic work we have done in class and learning outside the classroom, so please check it regularly.
Key Information
Mr Barry is the class teacher in 3G, with Mrs Brown, Mrs Bibby, Mrs Khatun and Miss Marsden supporting teaching and learning.
PE
PE is on Wednesday.
On Wednesday remember to come to school in your PE uniform.
This includes blue shorts and white t-shirt underneath your blue tracksuit for outdoor learning. Your trainers should be plain black.
Home Reading Bag
You can buy a Home Reading Bag from school for £3.50.
Class Charter
In class, we have been thinking about our rights. We have started the year by thinking about Article 17, 'Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously'.
Children have shared their ideas about what responsibilities they have as Right Holders to ensure everybody can enjoy their right. We have also thought about what Duty Bearers’ (adults) responsibilities are.
We all agreed that we will uphold our responsibilities on our Class Charter.
British Values
As British citizens, we know the difference between right and wrong and we respect people's different opinions and choices. These are known as British Values.
In school, we promote all of the British Values:
- The Rule of Law
- Democracy
- Individual Liberty
- Mutual Respect and Tolerance
We look at a different value each week in Collective Time and we share our opinions and listen to others.
Homework
All children in year 3 are expected to complete their homework every night. This includes:
- Reading in a quiet place for 20 minutes every day.
- Practising times tables and related division facts - all children know the ones that they need to practise.
- Spelling by logging into their Spelling Frame account.
Class Timetable
Autumn 1
Termly Learning
Autumn 2
We will be reading some Traditional Folk Tales, responding to them using prompts to help us, and identifying their features. Our key text is The Greenling by Levi Pinfold and we will use the plot pattern to write our own stories. 
Following on from this fiction Unit, we will be learning how to write a first person recount in the form of a letter. We will read and analyse letters in order to plan our own versions based on the experience of William in the story The Night Gardener.
As Mathematicians, we will learn how to multiply and divide by 3, 4 and 8. We will then use our knowledge of multiplication and division to solve word problems. We will be able to decompose a number into tens and ones so that we can easily calculate the multiplication of two digit numbers in problems presented in different ways. We will learn to measure different items using centimetres, metres and kilometres. We will convert different units of measurement and compare different lengths. We will then use our mental and procedural skills to solve problems with the aid of the bar model method for visualisation.
Maths - 3G Autumn 2
As Scientists, we will be learning about the life cycle of flowering plants and will investigate what plants need in order to survive. We will observe the parts of a flower and identify the part they play in producing new plants.
Autumn 2 - Science 3G
As Geographers, we will be learning about the county of Lancashire. We will be using our research skills to identify, describe and compare key physical and human features. We will learn how to locate these features on a map.
As Engineers, we will be joining and combining sheet materials using varied techniques. We will design, make and evaluate a catapult that can launch an object.
Investigating which joining material works best.
As Theologians, we will be investigating how and why some people served God. We will consider why the idea of serving others is important to many Christians and look at the importance of service and sacrifice in Christian life.
As Citizens, we will be exploring and reflecting on Self Respect and Relationships. We will learn what respectful behaviour looks like, both towards others and ourselves.
Spring 1
This half term pupils will be exploring the key features of a non-fiction explanation text based on the lifecycle of a flowering plant. Pupils will be able to write their own explanation text by writing about the cause and effect. Pupils will understand the use of use of headings and subheadings and how to implement these using complex sentences in to their writing piece.
Spring 1 - English 3G
In Maths, children will look at length in metres and centimetres before moving on to kilometres. We will be able to convert different units of measurement as well as compare different lengths.
3G - Maths Spring 1
As Scientists, we will will be learning about magnets and different forces. Children will explore comparative and fair testing.
3G - Science Spring 1
As Historians, we will be travelling back in time to the Stone Age. Pupils will be exploring the similarities and differences in the way that people lived. Pupils will be able to create a timeline of events from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age.
As Theologians, we will be exploring why the Prophet Muhammed (P.B.U.H) is an example for the Muslims. Children will be able to explain how Muslims follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammed (P.B.U.H) and the importance of charity within Islam.
As Artists, children will be exploring expression through the works of William Morris.
3G - Art Spring 1
In PSHCE this half term, pupils will be learning about the relationship between rights and responsibilities. Children will identify what rules are and the consequences of not adhering to rules and laws.
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
