Year 3
Welcome to Year 3:
Redwing Class & Jay Class
Ms. Tildesley is teaching Redwing Class this year and Mr. Rhimes is the class teacher in Jay Class.
Welcome
Thank you for your creative Roman costumes and inventive homework ideas. We were also very impressed by the range and quality of the children’s plant photography.
We hope you find the information below useful for this half term. This information will help you support your child at home with the organisation of their week and their learning at home.
The homework will be due in on Friday 12th July. The Homework Assembly takes place on Tuesday 16th July.
Key Times
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Homework |
Homework will be set every half term. Your child will be asked to work on a number of projects, designed to enrich the learning taking place in school. This approach to homework has been designed to enable you and your child to work together in a creative way and to develop a love of learning. Please see the homework document for Summer. |
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PE |
In Year 3, the PE day is Wednesday. Please ensure that your child has their PE kit on this day. |
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Performing Arts Week |
This year pupils will perform Shakespeare’s The Tempest - Monday 1st July – Friday 5th July
Spaces in the balcony will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis – please give your names and preference to reception. |
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Key Times |
The school gates open atâ¯8:30 in the morning. We will be continuing with our ‘soft start’ approach to mornings. In Key Stage 2, the children will be dismissed at the end of the day at 15:25. |
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Homework
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Read it |
Research it |
Make it |
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Year 3 will be using a ‘Gregory Cool’ written by Caroline Binch as their stimulus for literacy this half term. Your reading task is to read a book (or as many as possible) by the same author. Caroline Binch has written some great stories such as:
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As part of our IPC unit, we will be learning about different artists. We will look at the different styles and techniques that were involved in creating some of the world’s most famous paintings. Your task is to research and create a fact file about a famous painter and their paintings. Think about;
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As well as researching about different artists and looking at their style of painting, we will also be painting during our Art lessons. Your task is to paint an original picture using a well-known painting technique. Think about;
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Practise it |
Write it |
Design it |
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Spend some time practising the skills we are learning in school:
Maths: Adding and subtracting 3 digit numbers using the short column and exchanging method. Multiplying using the short column method. Recalling 3, 4, 6 and 8 times tables. Literacy: Spelling the first 200 key words in your home reading record book. Reading fluently and with expression. Handwriting. |
Most of Caroline Binch’s stories are often set in the Caribbean, showing how people work and live and explaining the customs and cultures of the different islands. Your task is to write your own story that is set on one of these Caribbean islands. In order for your story to be factually correct, you will have to carry out some initial research about your island. Think about;
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For our Science unit, we will be exploring light. Your task is to design and make a shadow puppet. Think about;
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A note to parents, over the course of this half term please work with your child to complete the above. Each of the activities has been designed to support, enhance and enrich an aspect of the curriculum. We are looking forward to seeing the results of your work together. |
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What are we learning?
In Literacy we will be reading ‘Gregory Cool’ written by Caroline Binch. In Maths, we will be learning about length; mass, capacity; fractions; money and problem solving using the four operations. Our Topic learning will focus upon light and art, exploring what we can learn about ourselves through art. This term we will also perform ‘The Tempest’ as part of Performing Arts Week.
How can I help at home?
One of the key ways every parent can help is to ensure that your child is at school every day and on time. Other than this, the main way you can help is by ensuring that your child reads every day, for at least 20 minutes – this can be with you, or on their own, but it is the most effective way of ensuring that your child progresses and learns outside of school. Children have a mathletics login – please encourage them to use this frequently, as it will really help with their quick recall of mathematical facts. They are also given a login to “literacy planet,” which can be used regular to help develop spelling and fluency in reading.
If you have any questions, please talk to your class teacher, or you can arrange a meeting at the office.
Thanks,
Ms. Tildesley and Mr. Rhimes
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