Year 3 2026 - 2027
Meet the Year 3 team:
3G - Miss Gotham & Mrs McDougall
3KP - Miss Kelly, Mrs Pritchard, Ms Kirkby & Ms McCobb
This coming term we look forward to all the wonderful learning we will be doing; the children and staff will all be very busy!
But firstly, a few reminders:
- PE will take place on Wednesdays (Swimming) and Fridays. Children should come into school wearing their P.E. kits and trainers should be worn.
- A healthy snack may be brought in for break time each day
- If your child is having a school meal, please contact the office and they will set up payment via Arbor.
What are we learning?
Religious Education
Our current Religious Education topic is Creation and Covenant- God’s Promise and Baptism. We will be looking at the Creation story and understanding what we are thankful to God for. We will also be discussing and writing about being made in God's image.
English
This term we are learning all about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The children have begun to explore our new English text. Children will search for clues in the pictures and text to make predictions about the story. The children will identify features of a typical Roald Dahl tale and use this to develop their own style of writing. We will then enjoy doing lots of character profiles and unpicking language used by Roald Dahl.
Maths
In Maths, we are focussing on many different topics, including: Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Perimeter and shape. We use a lot of practical learning first, then applying the taught skill/s to written tasks, followed by consolidating their knowledge using word problems - we often take our learning outdoors when appropriate. We will be continuing to practice our times tables, in particular the 3's, 4's and 8's - ready for Year 4 next year! We'd appreciate it if you could also be practicing these at home regularly, to help consolidate their knowledge.
Science
In Science our first topic is animals including humans. We will be focussing on healthy eating and nutrition as well as the human skeleton. We will recap the children’s prior knowledge of the food groups, the children will be able to correctly group and sort examples of food into their respective food groups, inside and outside of the classroom.
Geography
This term’s focus is on map and compass reading. It will involve some work outside of the classroom, exploring our local area, comparing places such as Crosby and Waterloo. Children will be introduced to Statistics through making a key for their maps. Children will explore and discuss the various types of housing (including their own), and make observations about their local area, both physical and human.
You, Me, Everyone
In You, Me, Everyone, the children will focus on their understanding of mental health and well being and how to support themselves and others. The children will be supported in how to deal with negative moments as well as positive in their lives.
P.E.
This half term in P.E., the children will be focussing on continuing their swimming sessions, developing their water confidence, and building on skills they learnt at the end of year 2. The children’s outdoor focus will be ‘Health related fitness.’ This will entail working on lots of different activities to improve general fitness and wellbeing.
Art
In Art this half term, the children will be focussing on exploring portraits of people, looking to a range of artists, and comparing their techniques. The children will have the opportunity to use various tools to create their own self portrait drawings.
Computing
In Computing, we are looking at computing systems and networks, focusing on how to connect devices. Children will use a range of resources to understand the concepts clearly and will use computing software to assist further. We will also continue to recap on the importance of internet safety across the unit of work, ensuring all children know how to act responsibly when using computers and being online.
Spanish
In Spanish this term's key learning is:
To say, read, listen, and write a simple phrase and greetings.
To ask and answer questions about their age and if they have pets.
To listen and show understanding of simple phrases about colours, animals and numbers.
Home Learning
A reading for pleasure book will go home each Monday to be returned to school by Thursday or when they have finshed the book. Spelling homework will go home Thursdays. The children are to do their spelling activity, along with their home school reading book. These are to be returned on Tuesday morning. If you have any issues, please contact your class teacher.
Don't forget to check back to our Year 3 blog each half term for more information about what we are learning in school.
Thank you,
Miss Gotham & Mrs McDougall
Miss Kelly, Mrs Pritchard, Ms Kirkby & Ms McCobb