Teachers
Our Fabulous class team is made up of:
Miss Howell and Mrs Atton
Curriculum:
Autumn 1
English: The Firework Makers Daughter
In English, pupils will study The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, developing their writing skills through setting descriptions, diary entries and character descriptions. They will also explore how speech is used in the story, focusing on dialogue, punctuation and how characters communicate.
Geography: Rocks and Soils.
In Year 3, pupils learn that rocks are natural materials with different properties, including appearance, hardness and permeability, and investigate how these properties affect their uses. They explore how rocks change through weathering and erosion and learn how fossils are formed, Pupils also investigate soils, learning what they are made from, how different soils vary, and why healthy soil is important for plants. Throughout the unit, pupils develop their scientific enquiry skills by making observations, comparing materials, planning and carrying out investigations, recording results and using evidence to draw conclusions.
Design and Technology: Levers and Linkages
Pupils will explore how levers and linkages can be used to create movement. They will investigate how different mechanisms work, design and make their own moving product, and select suitable materials and tools. Pupils will develop their practical skills by measuring, cutting, joining and evaluating their finished products.
Autumn 2
English: Egyptian Cinderella
In English, pupils will study Egyptian Cinderella, developing their writing skills through diary entries, informal letters, setting descriptions and dialogue. They will explore the characters and settings within the story, using descriptive language, varied sentence structures and appropriate punctuation to engage the reader and communicate ideas effectively.
History: Stone age to the Iron age
In History, pupils will explore Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, developing an understanding of how people lived and how life changed over time. They will investigate homes, food, tools, farming, settlements and beliefs, while exploring important archaeological evidence such as Stonehenge. Pupils will develop their chronological understanding and use evidence to make comparisons and explain how and why life changed throughout this period.
Art: Drawing
In Art, pupils will develop their drawing skills by using different grades of pencil to create shading, tones and textures, as well as exploring how facial expressions can be represented through art. They will study the work of great artists, recognising how artwork reflects different historical periods and cultures. Pupils will also use sketchbooks to experiment with ideas, develop their drawings and use their sketches to create a final piece of artwork
PE
This term we have PE on a Tuesday and Wednesday so all pupils will need to come into school wearing a P.E. kit on these days. Please remember that earrings should not be worn on P.E. days and must be removed before school. PE Kit must be as follows: PE top (OLCA logo), blue shorts or blue jogging trousers and socks and pumps/trainers.
Homework
Spellings will be sent home on a Friday. Children will have a spelling test each Thursday.
Half Termly optional work linked to our topic will be available on Seesaw for the children to pick and choose from. Dojo's will be rewarded in school for this.
Maths
In our school we provide depth in learning through the use of Power Maths. In our classroom there will be challenges available to deepen learning.
Reading:
During year 3 children start to progress from the reading scheme onto accelerated reader where they choose their own books and then will complete a quiz on the book. This may take the children a while to get their heads round so please be patient with them and us. The children will start by completing an online reading test that will determine the level books they should be reading. The children can then lend books from the school library or books from home. Once they have completed the book they will take a quiz to check their understanding. The quiz typically has 5 questions and the pass rate is 90%.
Children are encouraged to read books at school. When they have finished reading them, they need to go on the following link and complete their quiz.
https://ukhosted11.renlearn.co.uk/2248093/default.aspx
Please listen to your child read everyday at home and sign their diaries.
TT Rockstars
Year 3 love Times Table Rock Stars and it really helps with learning their times tables. We use TTR in school regularly and any additional practice at home is a real help.
(login using your username and password given by school)
Numbots
Numbots is a maths app from the creators of Times Table Rock Stars but focusing on addition and subtraction. Numbots works on understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction, helping children move from counting to calculating
Numbots is available as an app both on iOS and Android and as a website here.
ICT
(Login using your username and password given by school)
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/ourlady-st4
