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Welcome to 3S!

We have a busy Summer term ahead in Year 3 with lots of exciting topics planned which I know the children will enjoy. In English we are reading The Egyptian Cinderella and The Great Kapok. In Maths we will be focusing on Fractions, Money, Time and Statistics

Staff

Mrs Molyneux - Class Teacher

Mrs Hatton- PPA Cover

Mr Jacques and Mrs Freer - Classroom Assistants

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 and Arithmetic

Homework will be given out at the start of each half term. This will consist of weekly spellings, writing two sentences and arithmetic questions. Children will need to complete this on a piece of paper and bring it in every Monday morning. I will still 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 and homework 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 will begin swimming lessons on Thursday 27th February. 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. If these cannot be removed you will need to send your child to school with plasters over their studs. Our last swimming lesson is on Thursday 8th May. Children will continue to have PE on a Thursday until half term.

Uniform

Please ensure all uniform, bags and water bottles are labeled 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.

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