Welcome to Elm Class!

Welcome to Elm Class, home to our wonderful Year 3 children. We are looking forward to welcome the children back to school, and have some really exciting areas of learning to delve into this year. 

 

Our class teacher is Miss Reilly, and we are very lucky to be supported in our learning by Mrs Bond and Mrs Bowen.

 

English

During this half term, Year 3 will be exploring "The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure" by Jacqueline Wilson. The children will explore the author's use of language for purpose and intent, and will look at creating detailed character and setting descriptions using ambitious and exciting vocabulary. 

 

We will develop our reading and writing skills through the use of VIPERS:

Vocabulary
Inference
Prediction
Explanation
Retrieval
Summary
Using VIPERS helps us to examine the techniques used by the author, delve into the meaning behind words and replicate aspects in our own writing. 

 

Maths

In the Autumn term, Year 3 will begin by studying place value of numbers up to 1000, including written methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using these numbers. We will also look at developing mental calculation strategies for similar questions. Afterwards, children will explore shape and measurement, focusing on understanding and using standard units of length in various practical and mathematical contexts.

 

Science

In Science, our topic will firstly explore plant parts, growth needs, water transport, and the role of flowers in pollination and seed dispersal. We will also be studying rocks, comparing them by appearance and properties, learn how fossils form, and explore different types of soils.

 

Geography

In our Geography lessons, we will be looking at how the climate and weather differs according to the various biomes on Earth.

 

Music

This half term, Year 3 will be listening to and appraising music from Asia.

 

MFL

Our introductory unit for children about to embark on their more formal language journey in KS2.  They will learn about French speaking countries as well as beginning to learn phrases which will follow them throughout their learning. 

 

Art 

In our Art lessons, we are focusing on creating and forming shapes to create geometric designs.

 

Computing

In our Computing lessons this half term, the children will explore networks and search engines. 

 

P.E.

This year, children will have two PE sessions a week. This half term, our outdoor PE session will be on a Monday. Our indoor gymnastics session will be on a Tuesday.

 

R.E.

In this half term, our question is "What does it mean to be a Christian in Britain today?"

 

SMSC

We love exploring the units on 1Decision. They are giving the children a good insight into the world and offering advice on how to conduct themselves as good and honest citizens, whilst keeping themselves safe at all times. We are learning about making the right choice and becoming responsible for their actions. 

 

Thank you for your continued support,

 

Miss Reilly 

 

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