Homework   

Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings which will be sent home on a Friday. The spelling test will then be the following Friday. Every child is also expected to read for at least 15 minutes per day and record this on their reading bookmark.  

PE   

 In year 3, the PE day is a Thursday for both classes. Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing school uniform and they will then change in school.  

Trips 

This half term we are going to be visiting the Natural History Museum.   

Key Times  

For Year 3, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30. Please ensure your child is on time as we complete morning work each day to consolidate learning throughout the week. Extra- curricular clubs run until 4.30 but must be booked and paid for in advance.  

English 
In English, we will be reading ‘The Magic Paintbrush’ by Julia Donaldson and ‘The Proudest Blue’ by Ibtihaj Muhammad. We will be writing diaries, persuasive letters and poetry.  

Maths 
In maths, we will be focusing on multiplication and division, also we will be learning about length and perimeter.  

Science 
In Science, we will be learning about rocks. We will be exploring different features and properties of rocks.   

History 
In History, we will be learning about the Iron Age. We will be looking at the development of humans and how they developed from the Stone Age.  

Geography 
In Geography, we will be learning about climate change. We will be exploring how to live in a sustainable society and looking at our own carbon footprint.   

RE 
In RE, we will be exploring Islam. We will be looking at how Muslims show their commitment to God.   

Art 
In Art, we will be learning about painting. We will learn about Van Gough and how colour can evoke feeling through a painting.   

Computing 
We will be focusing on spreadsheets.   

Mandarin 
We are learning about animals and Chinese New Year.   

PSHE 
In PSHE we will be learning about women’s rights and the Suffragettes.    

PE 
We are learning a range of skills through gymnastics.  

Music 
For our music lessons, Children will be learning how to play the recorders.  

DT 
In DT we will making our own bag for a phone and also be evaluating it and seeing how we can make it better.