Homework  

Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings, practise their times tables, practise their joined-up handwriting, and read for 30 minutes each night.  

Pe 

Both classes, River Missouri class and River Congo class and PE on Tuesday and Wednesdays. Please make sure your children have their PE kits in school on these days.  

Trips  

We are planning on having an online visit by the museum of London. 

Key Times  

For Year 3, the school day starts at 8:45am, and finish at 3.20pm. 

Maths  

In Maths this half term we are looking at statistics and calculations.  

Literacy  

In Literacy we will be learning about writing to entertain and writing to persuade. We are currently reading Gregory Cool in literacy.  

Science  

In science we will be looking at animals including humans. We will be specifically looking at the human skeleton, how we can move, why the body needs food, what is a balanced diet and what happens if we don’t have a balanced diet.  

Geography  

In Geography we are learning about life in London. We will be learning about where the River Thames is and how we continue to use the River Thames. We will also be looking at what made London a good place to build a city. And lastly, we will be looking at how London has changed overtime and what makes London special.  

History  

History we will be looking at what the ancient Egyptians believed in. We will be looking at when and where Ancient Egypt is, who the Egyptian gods are. We will also be learning about the importance animals had in ancient Egypt. Additionally, we will be looking at how and why the pyramids were built. Lastly, we will be looking at the rituals and beliefs of Ancient Egyptians.  

Computing  

For computing this term we are looking at Coding.  

RE  

For RE this term, we will be looking at Judaism and how special is the relationship Jews have with God.  

DT 

For DT this term we will be looking at hand puppets.  

Art 

For Art we will be learning about how to handle clay and mould it into coils that show equal thickness across their length. Pupils will be able to join clay by scoring, applying slip, adding gentle pressure, and smoothing the edges to be joined. Pupils will be able to construct a simple base for a coil pot. Pupils will be able to create and add decorative clay features to the structure of their clay pot and add coils around them build up height. Pupils will gain and understanding of the influence of Native American Pueblo communities on the modern-day art. Pupils will recognise the work of Louise Goodman, and recognise the influence she takes from Native American art.  

PSHE  

For PSHE we will be looking at living a healthy lifestyle. We will be learning about what is meant by a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We will be looking at how our habits and choices affect our lifestyle and why it is important to have a healthy lifestyle.  

PE 

PE this term will be cricket.  

Music  

Music this term we are learning about Indian traditional music. They will be recreating vocal sounds using handheld or body percussion, copying rhythms responding to different pitches. For music they will also perform a repeated rhythmic pattern. They will be learning about a Drone, and how to perform Drone and how to perform using a Raga.