Welcome to Class 3!

I hope you all have had a fantastic summer break!

In Class 3, we are lucky to be joined by the fantastic Miss Evans, who is always there to help and support the children in all that they do!

Here are the topics we will be studying this term:

History – Stone Age to Iron Age

In History, we will be travelling back in time to explore life from the Stone Age through to the Iron Age. We will learn how people lived, what they ate, where they lived and how their lives changed over thousands of years. We will explore important developments such as the discovery of farming, the use of metals and the development of settlements. We will also investigate archaeological evidence, including artefacts and sites, to help us understand what life was like in prehistoric Britain.

Art – Plant Art

In Art, we will take inspiration from the natural world around us, focusing particularly on plants. We will observe plants closely and explore different ways of drawing and representing them. We will experiment with line, shape, pattern, colour and texture before creating our own pieces of plant-inspired artwork.

French – The Seasons

In French, we will be learning how to talk about the seasons. We will learn the French names for the four seasons and practise using them in simple sentences. We will also develop our pronunciation and vocabulary by talking about the weather and what we might see or do during different seasons.

Science – Living in Environments

In Science, we will investigate living things and the environments they live in. We will explore different habitats and learn how plants and animals are suited to their surroundings. We will look at how living things depend on each other and use food chains to show how energy is passed between plants and animals. We will also have opportunities to investigate and classify different living things.

RE – Creation and the Fall

In RE, we will explore the Christian creation story from Genesis. We will consider the different stages of creation and what the story teaches Christians about God and the world. We will then explore the story of Adam and Eve and the Fall, thinking about ideas such as temptation, choice, consequences and responsibility. We will consider how these stories influence Christian beliefs about the world and humanity.

Please ensure your child has their PE kit for our lessons on Wednesday and Friday. It's a great opportunity for them to stay active and enjoy some physical exercise.

As ever, if you do have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Mr Howard

Reading in Years 3 and 4:

As a school, nurturing a love for reading remains at the heart of our educational mission. To cultivate this passion, reading will continue to be a fundamental aspect of our curriculum and daily routine. In addition to daily guided reading sessions, we encourage your child to have independent reading time, either by themselves or with the guidance of an adult, each day. Please ensure your child comes prepared with their reading book and blue reading record every day. Kindly sign the reading record after listening to your child read at home, and take a moment to discuss what they have read to gauge their comprehension and inference skills.

Furthermore, we're excited to introduce our 'Grand Draw' raffle initiative! Here's how it works: when your child reads independently five times in a week and receives an adult's signature, they earn a raffle ticket to contribute to the class jar. At the end of each half-term, a golden ticket will be drawn, and the lucky winner will be rewarded with a special non-uniform day pass. It's a fun incentive to encourage consistent reading habits and celebrate our young readers' dedication and achievement!