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WELCOME TO YEAR 3

Summer Term - Second Half 

Mrs Hover & Mrs Leake

Mrs Jones, Mrs Betts, Mrs Hilsden and Mrs Gwilliam

Welcome back, Year 3! We can’t believe we are already in our final half term of the school year. We have so many exciting things to look forward to, including a family picnic to celebrate the opening of our new reading sheds and, of course, Sports Day!

We will begin the term by discovering more about our new English text — there’s a little clue in the picture above! We also have a fantastic new book to explore during Shared Reading, which links beautifully with our History and Art learning this half term.

In Maths, we will continue our learning on fractions before moving on to angles and 2D and 3D shapes. Please continue to practise times tables regularly at home so that you develop rapid recall of your 2x, 5x and 10x tables from Year 2, as well as the 3x, 4x and 8x tables introduced in Year 3.

In Science, we will be learning more about plants, with a particular focus on what they need in order to grow and stay healthy. In RE and No Outsiders lessons, we will be exploring the important question: What is respect?

Across the wider curriculum, we will be learning about Ancient Egypt through both History and Art and in Design and Technology, we will continue our ‘Seasonal Food’ topic. During French lessons, we will begin by learning the names of picnic foods and drinks before moving on to exploring a map of France and learning how to ask and answer the question, “Where do you live?” In PE, we will practise and develop our Athletics and Orienteering skills using maps and code markers located around school.

We will also continue adding to our class and personal “toolbox” of strategies to support emotional regulation through the Zones of Regulation. Some of our favourite strategies include Happy Breathing, Desk Rest, Belly Breathing, Pressure Points and Tight Hug with three deep breaths. We also enjoy taking a quiet moment to close our eyes, breathe slowly and think about our favourite place.

Chester University Work Placement

From 27th April, we will be welcoming Miss Bentley who is currently completing an undergraduate degree. She is working with us until Friday 5th June.

YEAR 3 PARENTS

PE Timetable

Monday: Orienteering

Tuesday: Athletics

Reading and Homework

Monday: Reading Records checked

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: Homework due

Thursday: 

Friday: Homework handed out

Homework is one task linked to our learning in school that week - either English, Maths or from the Wider Curriculum. It should take your child about 20 minutes and should be able to be completed independently or with some adult support. When your child is completing their homework, please encourage them to present their work neatly.

Homework will be set on a Friday and is due on the following Wednesday. 

We also encourage pupils to ‘strive for 5’ when reading at home each week. We will support the children as they choose their book from our carefully curated class library. Children should record their reads in their reading record and either parents or children can write in this. Children will bring their chosen book home every day and should have it in school daily so we can see what they are reading. They will also enjoy daily opportunities for independent reading at school and can change their book whenever they finish it.

Times Tables

Being able to recall times table facts quickly and accurately helps children succeed in all of our Maths lessons. In Year 2, children learnt the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. In Year 3, we will be learning the 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Repetition is key to knowing the facts quickly and accurately. Please help your child at home to practise these times tables as much as they can. Questions, chanting and Times Tables Rockstars are all good ways to learn (regular short bursts are the best way!) Here are some other games that the children are familiar with:

‘How to help your child in Year 3'

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Gallery

See 'Year 3: Gallery Items' tab below to view photographs from this year.

Other important information

Snack - Toast is 25p a day. Please book your snack on Parent Pay for the week ahead. You could also supply your child with a piece of fruit/vegetable.

Water bottles - children should continue to bring their water bottles in daily.

Please make sure your child has a waterproof coat each day as we go outside during playtimes in most weather conditions.

Please label your child’s clothing, packed lunches and water bottles.

Contacting Class Teachers

The Year 3 class teachers are Mrs Hover (Monday - Wednesday) and Mrs Leake (Thursday - Friday).

Please always feel free to come and speak to us or alternatively our emails are:

katie.hover@oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk

jennifer.leake@oldfield.cheshire.sch.uk