Year 3 2024 - 2025

Mr Redmond

WELCOME TO YEAR 3 – SUMMER TERM 2!

Welcome back for our final term of Year 3! It's been an amazing journey so far, and we’re excited for everything still to come. Please check our class page regularly for updates on homework, reading, key events, and uniform.

Class Teacher: Mr Redmond
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Loney

Religious Education – Come and See

This half term, we are exploring the topic of Moses in Genesis. We will be learning the story of how he freed the Israelites from Egyptian rule and the meaning of the passover. We will then make links to our new topic about the last supper!

English

In our poetry unit, we are reading from the beautiful collection Apes to Zebras. We’ll explore playful and powerful poems that use language in imaginative ways. Pupils will listen to, perform, and write their own poetry using poetic devices such as alliteration, rhyme, and onomatopoeia.

We will also begin an exciting writing unit based on the book Zeraffa Giraffa – the remarkable true story of a giraffe’s journey from Africa to France. Children will explore descriptive language, sentence structure, and story writing through this inspiring text.

Maths

In maths, we’re developing our understanding of time, shape, and measurement, while continuing to revise key multiplication and division strategies. We’ll also build fluency in our 3, 4, and 8 times tables to help with mental maths.

Science – Plants

Our science topic this half term is Plants. We’ll investigate the different parts of a plant and their functions, what plants need to grow well, and how water travels through them. We’ll also learn about pollination and seed dispersal, linking our science learning to the world around us.

History – The Romans

In History, we’re continuing our journey into the past by exploring Ancient Rome. We’ll learn about the Roman invasion of Britain, their powerful army, and the lasting impact the Romans have had on modern life. We’ll even look at how Roman roads, buildings, and ideas still influence us today!

French

This term in French, we’ll be building on our speaking and listening skills, learning new vocabulary about weather and days of the week, and practising simple conversations.

Computing

We will be using software to explore events and actions in programs, learning how coding and sequences create animations and interactive games.

Design & Technology

In DT, we will explore the use of mechanisms by designing and creating our own moving storybooks, linking nicely with our storytelling in English.

P.E.

This half term, our focus is on swimming. Pupils will develop water confidence, basic strokes, and safety skills.
PE takes place every Tuesday afternoon. Please come to school in suitable sportswear or PE kit.

Homework & Home Reading

Children are expected to read at home daily. Books are changed every Friday, and we encourage you to write a short comment in the reading record to support your child’s progress.

Spellings are sent home every Friday as handwriting sheets and tested the following week. Some pupils may receive personalised spelling lists to support their reading.

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