Eldersfield Lawn

CE Primary School

Class 3

_{Welcome to Class 3!}

I hope you all have had a restful half term break.

In Class 3, we're privileged to have the fantastic team of Mrs. Crabb and Mrs. Phelps, who will help spark the children's curiosity and lead us on an exciting journey of learning and discovery.

Our Upcoming Topics

We’re looking forward to an exciting term packed with creativity, curiosity, and discovery across all subjects. Here’s a look at what the children will be learning:

History – Ancient Egypt
This term, we’ll be diving into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt. The children will learn about the lives of the pharaohs, the significance of the River Nile, the mysteries of mummification, and the incredible legacy of Egyptian writing and architecture. Through a variety of activities and research, pupils will develop their understanding of this remarkable civilisation and its lasting influence on the world.

Science – Circuits and Conductors
In Science, our focus will be on Electricity, with a particular emphasis on circuits and conductors. Pupils will explore how electrical circuits work, identify which materials conduct electricity, and carry out practical investigations to deepen their knowledge. This hands-on topic helps to build both scientific understanding and problem-solving skills.

Art – Recycled Art
In Art, our topic will be Recycled Art, where children will be encouraged to think creatively about how everyday materials can be reused to create imaginative artwork. As part of this project, we would greatly appreciate any donations of clean recyclable materials such as toilet roll tubes, plastic bottles, string, cardboard, cardboard cups, and similar items. These will be used by the children to build their own artistic creations.

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.

We can't wait to see you all in the new term, full of energy and excitement for the amazing learning adventures ahead!

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!