Welcome to the Summer Term in Year 3! As we approach the end of the academic year, our curriculum is packed with exciting learning opportunities across various subjects. Here's what our pupils will be exploring:

In English, pupils will embark on crafting inspirational speeches aimed at motivating a team to reach their full potential. Following this, students will delve into non-fiction writing by creating and presenting their own BBC-style nature documentary. Maths lessons will focus on enhancing pupils' understanding of column subtraction, reinforcing place value concepts, and developing efficient calculation strategies.  In Science, the classes will explore the animal kingdom by studying vertebrates and invertebrates, understanding the functions of skeletons, and examining how movement and muscles work together. Computing sessions will introduce students to simple classification techniques, including the use and creation of branching databases to organize and interpret information effectively.  Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education will emphasize physical and mental health, promoting well-being and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices among pupils.  PE will see students developing their skills in athletics and cricket, fostering teamwork, coordination, and physical fitness.  Music lessons will explore the concept of ostinatos, helping students understand and create repeated musical patterns within compositions.  Geography studies will focus on locating countries within the British Isles and understanding the distinctions between continents, countries, and counties, enhancing their geographical knowledge and map-reading skills.

In the second half of the term, English lessons will guide pupils in writing guidebooks and letters designed to help children appreciate the wonders of the dark and alleviate common fears. These activities aim to develop empathy, persuasive writing skills, and the ability to convey comfort through words. Additionally, students will engage in a literary study of ‘Mary Poppins’.  Mathematics will continue with a focus on fractions, including understanding parts of a whole and simple equivalence.  Science investigations will delve into the properties of light and shadows, allowing pupils to explore how light travels and how shadows are formed.  PSHE discussions will address topics related to growing, changing, and keeping ourselves safe, supporting students' personal development and awareness of safety practices.  In Computing, students will be introduced to programming using Scratch, where they will design and create simple games. This will develop their coding skills, logical thinking, and creativity.  PE activities will include athletics and outdoor and adventurous ​​​​​​​pursuits, encouraging physical challenge, resilience, and teamwork.  Design and Technology (DT) sessions will involve practical experiences such as biscuit making, where pupils will follow recipes, measure ingredients, and understand food preparation processes.  Art lessons will focus on using watercolours and paint mixing techniques, allowing students to develop their artistic skills and express creativity through various mediums.

We look forward to a term filled with discovery, creativity, and growth.

Just a reminder that all homework is online. Please keep your logins handy. If you need log in information - please see your child's class teacher.

Reading

Reading is an opportunity to explore other worlds and lose yourself amongst the pages of a thrilling tale!  We would like children to read at home at least 4 times a week, these should be recorded in their green communication book and signed by a parent/guardian at home each week.  

Spellings

Children are in different groups for their phonics / spellings.

New sounds / spellings will be introduced on a Monday, and a homework sheet to support the learning of patterns will be sent home.

Children are also expected to practice their spellings on the online platform, which is either Spelling Frame or Spelling Shed.  If your child is unsure, please speak to their teacher.

Maths

Year 3 are also expected to complete a maths task each week on MyMaths.  Other opportunities for maths practice are through Times tables Rockstars.

English

Finally, from Summer term, children will be given an English task to complete on Google classroom.