Welcome to 3P!

We have lots of exciting topics planned as we move into the Summer term! In English we are reading The Egyptian Cinderella. In Maths we will be focusing on Fractions and Money. 

Staff

Miss Halsall - Class Teacher

Mrs Grant - PPA Cover

Mrs Freer - Classroom Assistant

General Information 

Reading

We love reading in Year 3 and we are really enjoying our VIPERS whole class and guided reading sessions each week. Please ensure your child keeps their reading book and reading record in their bags so that they are accessible throughout the week.

Homework - Reading

We encourage all children to read for 20 minutes each night. This can be independently or to an adult. We follow the VIPERS approach to developing reading skills:

V - Vocabulary

I - Infer

P - Predict

E - Explain

R - Retrieve

S - Summarise

Homework - Spellings

I will be uploading the weekly spellings each week via Purple Mash by 4.00pm every Monday and the children will have one week to practise these words. The spellings will also be displayed in the classroom window each week. The children will be tested on their spellings the following Monday. The spelling test will be in a mixed order.

Homework - Times Tables

Making sure that the children can quickly recall their times table facts will really help with their learning in Years 3 and 4. Each week we will have a focus times table that we will work on in class on a daily basis. The focus times table will also be displayed in the classroom window the Friday before so you can practise at home. Children will then be tested on this times table the following Friday.

The following websites will help the children do this, at their own pace, and in a fun way.

Purple Mash (children have their own login details)

www.timestables.co.uk

www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

P.E.

For this half term, our PE lessons will take place on a Wednesday and Thursday. Please send your child to school in their full PE kit. In colder temperatures, your child is welcome to wear joggers / leggings to keep them warm. Your child must have their school jumper or cardigan, no hoodies, please.

Swimming

We are continuing with swimming until our last swimming lesson on the 8th May. Children will need a swimming hat, costume/trunks and a towel. Goggles are optional.  Please ensure all items are named clearly. Children will arrive at school wearing their swimming attire underneath their PE kit so please remember to include underwear for the children to change into after the lesson. Please ensure your child is not wearing any jewellery including earrings. 

Uniform

Please ensure all uniform, bags and water bottles are labelled clearly.

Snack

The children are welcome to bring a snack to school for morning and afternoon breaks. Please ensure that these snacks are healthy!

Medical Conditions

A quick reminder! If your child has a medical condition that we need to know about, please inform us as soon as possible. If your child requires an inhaler or any other medication, please make sure it has been returned to school and is not out of date.

Communication

Please ensure all contact details are up to date in the office.

Curriculum

Please find below the long term overview and termly overviews for what we'll be studying in Year 3. For more information please visit the school curriculum pages.

Our Class Pledge

In year 3P we understand how special our world is and how important it is to look after it. We promise to try our best to:

• Turn off the taps to not waste water
• Use less electricity
• Put our litter in the bin
• Use reusable bags
• Recycle our rubbish
• Walk more and use cars less
• Use less single use plastic
• Not waste food
• Use sustainable energy sources
• Look after nature and animals
• Not waste paper