Eldersfield Lawn

CE Primary School

Class 3

_{Welcome to Class 3!}

Welcome back to the autumn term.

This term, we are going on two school trips: one to Lower Smite Farm on 25th November and the second a Dance Festival at Hanley Castle on 1st December.

Here are the topics we will be studying this term:

In Science, the children will be exploring rocks, fossils and soils. They will investigate different types of rocks, learn how fossils are formed, and discover the role soil plays in supporting plant and animal life.

In RE, our focus is on Incarnation. The children will be learning about the Christian belief that God became human in the form of Jesus, exploring what this means and why it is important to Christians.

In Geography, we will be delving into the wonders of The Rainforest. The children will study rainforest locations, climate, layers, and the incredible diversity of plants, animals and people who live there, as well as the importance of protecting these unique environments.

In DT, our project is Moving Storybooks. The children will design and create their own interactive storybooks using simple mechanisms to bring their pages to life.

SWIMMING THIS TERM ON THURSDAY!

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!