Introduction

As your child moves from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, this term marks the beginning of a new phase in your childs life. The children often feel apprehensive at the start of the term, but we find that they do settle in quickly. We are keen to work closely with all parents and would welcome parents to be a part of their childs progress and development in School. Please feel free to discuss any issues related to your childs experiences at School.

Core curriculum areas

Literacy

We will focus on different types of writing, including stories, plays and information writing. There will be a weekly spelling test and there will be an emphasis on correct punctuation and grammar in the childrens writing. Children will be aware of next steps in their learning through their individual writing targets. The authors focused on are Dick King-Smith and Jeremy Strong.

Numeracy

Mental arithmetic (to practise and develop mental skills, eg. counting, mental strategies, rapid recall of +, -, x and /.), place value, four rules of number, measures, word problems and shape and space. Please see the Targets for Children in Year 3 booklet, which is sent at the beginning of each term, for ideas about how to help your child.

Science

This term, we will be focusing on characteristics of materials including the strength, flexibility and absorption rate of different materials. We will also be focusing on the structure and functions of the various types of teeth found in different types of animals.

Information and communication technology (ICT)

Combining text and graphics and developing repeating images. We will also visit websites to extend the science and history curriculum.

Foundation subjects

History

Ancient Civilisations - making a study of artifacts to find out what life in Ancient Egypt was like. We will also be making a trip to the British Museum to look at authentic artifacts.

Religious education (RE)

Places of worship: Churches

Harvest festival and Christmas

Physical education (PE)

Invasion games, gymnastics and dance (with an Ancient Egyptian theme).

Personal, social and health education (PSHE)

Decision making and citizenship. 

Art

Investigating pattern, also focusing on Ancient Egyptian symbols used in their writing.

Design technology (DT)

Designing and making a healthy sandwich.

French

The children have a weekly French lesson, the emphasis will be on speaking and not on the writing of French.  This will include greetings, numbers, days, months and words linked to everyday life and the family

You can help at home

Please remind your child to bring their PE kit on the correct days.

Read with your child regularly and help your child to practise their weekly spellings.

Help with projects, which will be sent at the end of each term.