Class 3

Class 3

_{Welcome to Class 3!}

Welcome to the Spring Term!

Here are the topics we will be studying this term:

RE – Salvation

This term in RE, we are exploring the Christian concept of Salvation. We will be learning about why Easter is such an important festival for Christians and how the events of Holy Week link to the idea of Jesus saving or rescuing people.

The children will learn about the key events of Holy Week, including Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. They will explore why Christians believe Jesus’ death and resurrection bring hope to the world and what the word salvation means to Christians. Throughout the unit, we will reflect on themes such as forgiveness, sacrifice, hope and new life, and make links between Bible stories and Christian beliefs today.

Science – Forces and Magnets

In Science, we will be investigating different types of forces and exploring how magnets work.

The children will identify different forces, including pushes and pulls, and explore how friction affects movement. They will investigate magnetic forces and discover which materials are magnetic. As part of their learning, they will find out about magnetic poles (north and south) and how magnets attract and repel each other.

Geography – Our European Neighbours

This term we will be learning about the countries of Europe and how they compare to the United Kingdom.

The children will locate Europe on a world map and identify a range of European countries and their capital cities. They will explore physical features such as mountains and rivers, as well as compare climates and landscapes across the continent. We will also learn about different cultures, traditions and landmarks, and begin to understand how countries are connected through trade and travel.

DT – British Inventors

In Design and Technology, we will be learning about significant British inventors and how their ideas have shaped the world.

The children will learn about famous inventors such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Alexander Graham Bell and Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and explore how their inventions solved problems. They will investigate how products are designed and made, before developing their own creative ideas.

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!