Welcome to Year 3!
Spring 2
Wonders of Europe
In this topic, children will be learning about different countries in Europe, their capitals, rivers, forests and mountain ranges. They will explore the lifestyles of people who live in the Mediterranean and develop their geographical skills and knowledge, as well as their understanding of cultural differences and diversity.
The Year 3 Team
Topaz Class is taught by Ms. Page with Ms. Weetch covering on Wednesday afternoons. In Turquoise Class, Ms. Cowdrith teaches from Monday to Wednesday and Mrs Weetch teaches from Wednsday to Friday. We also have our fantastic teaching assistants, Mrs Dennis, Mrs Coxall and Ms Remshaw who support learning across Year 3.
We encourage children to drink throughout the day. Please send your child in each day with a named water bottle.
Throughout the week, we work independently and with a learning partner. These pairings will change throughout the year so that everybody gets the opportunity to work with a variety of classmates.
In Year 3 we love reading and we try to read as much as possible. We encourage parents to read regularly with their children and to record this in their child’s reading record at least once a week. Children may also record their own independent reading in their reading record.
Our PE days:
Topaz and Turquoise’s P.E. days are Tuesday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor).
As our PE lessons are in the mornings, please ensure that the children come to school in their PE kits and bring a change of clothes in a bag to change into after PE.
We require children to wear navy shorts and a white T-shirt. If the weather is cooler, navy jogging trousers and a navy sweatshirt may be worn. They should come into school in or bring trainers or plimsolls.
If your child does not have a PE kit or have inappropriate jewellery, they cannot partake in PE. Please contact Mrs Weetch, Ms. Cowdrith or Ms. Page via the school office if you are having difficulties finding a PE kit.
If your child has earrings which cannot be taken out, they MUST come to school with tape.
Reading:
We have an amazing library filled with a variety of books to enthuse all children’s interests. Children have the opportunity to take book out of the library, but we ask that, once they have finished the book, they return it before taking home another.
Homework:
Homework is set on Friday and due by Wednesday of the following week. To ensure children can remember these, children should practise spellings on SpellingFrame and Times tables on TTRockstars for short periods at a number of times a week.
Useful Information:
Y3 Long Term Plan Overview 2025-26
Statutory spellings word mat years 3 and 4
Reading & Speaking Assessment Statements