Welcome to Year 3!

2025-26

In Year 3, our teachers are Mr Cameron and Mrs Becousse(Class 1), Miss Davies (Class 2), and Mrs Clarke (Class 3). We are also supported by our dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs): Miss Banton.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your child's teacher. If they are not around at pick-up, you can speak to them by phoning the school office and requesting an appointment.

Keep referring back to this page for regular updates about the children's learning. 

Curriculum Newsletters

Year 3 Autumn 1 - Curriculum Newsletter

Update – Thursday 25th September 2025

Although the children have only been in school for four days this week, they have worked incredibly hard and produced some fantastic work across the curriculum.

This week in English, the children brought their imaginative ideas to life by writing their own set of instructions for a marvellous medicine, inspired by George’s Marvellous Medicine. Using their planning notes, they included key features of instructional writing such as imperative verbs, time adverbials, numbered steps and clear sequencing. The children then edited and improved their final piece using our school marking code. It was brilliant to see how confidently they applied their learning and took ownership of their writing.

In Maths, we completed the final part of our Place Value unit using the Year 3 White Rose Maths scheme. This week, the children practised comparing and ordering numbers to 1,000, finding 1, 10 or 100 more or less, and working with number lines. They also developed their reasoning skills through problem-solving tasks that encouraged deeper thinking. The class made excellent progress and are now well-prepared to begin our next unit on addition and subtraction.

In History, we continued exploring our topic, Through the Ages, by learning about everyday life in the Stone Age. The children considered how early humans hunted, gathered food, built shelters and made tools. They then wrote diary entries in the role of someone living in the Stone Age, using what they had learnt to describe the daily challenges and experiences of prehistoric life. This creative task helped to deepen their understanding of the period.

In Science, the children carried out a practical investigation to find out which foods contain the most fat. After making predictions, they tested a range of food items by leaving them on blotting paper and checking for grease marks. The class recorded their results carefully and answered questions using the evidence they had gathered. This experiment supported their learning about nutrition and helped them better understand how different foods affect the body.

Update – Friday 19th September 2025

The children have continued to be amazing this week, showing great enthusiasm and resilience as they tackle new learning across the curriculum. We’re so proud of how hard they are working and how well they are settling into Year 3 routines.

In English, the children have been preparing to write their own set of instructions for a marvellous medicine, inspired by our focus book, *George’s Marvellous Medicine*. This week, we explored how using conjunctions can improve instructional writing by adding more detail and clarity. The children practised combining ideas and giving more precise explanations to help their readers understand each step.

In Maths, we continued our work on place value. This week’s focus was on identifying missing numbers on number lines. The children worked through a series of steps to help them estimate and calculate which numbers should go where. This supported their understanding of number sequences, intervals, and logical reasoning.

Our History topic 'Through the Ages' continued with a hands-on activity using prehistoric picture cards. The children used the images to explore what life might have been like during the Stone Age, making thoughtful observations and drawing comparisons to modern-day life. They examined closely how people hunted animals for food and clothing, and how the discovery and use of fire helped transform life in the Stone Age.

In RE, we’ve continued to explore how symbols are used in Christianity. This week, the children reflected on how trees are mentioned in the Bible and the deeper meanings they can represent. For example, we discussed how a tree might symbolise strength, growth, or wisdom, and how these meanings can be personal or spiritual.

In PSHE, under the theme *Being Me in My World*, we looked at the importance of rights and responsibilities in society. The children discussed how these two ideas are linked, and why it’s important for everyone to take responsibility for their actions to help make our class and community a fair, respectful place.

Update – Friday 12th September 2025

A Fantastic First Full Week! We’ve all been incredibly proud of how well the children have settled into Year 3 during their first full week back. They’ve shown fantastic enthusiasm across all areas of the curriculum and have produced some truly impressive work. It’s been lovely to see their confidence and independence already beginning to grow.

In English, the children continued developing their knowledge of instructional writing. They focused on what makes a good set of instructions and began drafting their own apprentice pieces. A new grammar focus this week was quantifying determiners – words such as 'some', 'many', 'several', and 'each', which help us describe amounts more precisely. We also introduced the children to using a thesaurus to improve their vocabulary. They really enjoyed finding more interesting and ambitious adjectives to enhance their writing!

In Geography, we began our new unit, 'Our Planet, Our World', with an exciting first lesson. The children explored a variety of maps to identify the seven continents, five oceans, and key countries around the world. They practised finding different countries and their capital cities, helping them build their understanding of global geography and the layout of our world.

 

This week in Art, the children began their new unit on colour theory. In this first 'Engage' lesson, they experimented with colour in a range of creative ways. Some children created their own colour wheels, learning how primary colours mix to make secondary colours. Others explored the difference between warm and cool colours, discussing how colours can create different moods and feelings. A few groups also investigated contrasting colours and how these can be used effectively in artwork. It was a hands-on session full of creativity, with lots of thoughtful discussion and beautiful outcomes!

Update – Friday 5th September 2025

It’s been a very exciting first few days back at school, and we’re so proud of how well the children have settled into their new classes. They’ve adapted brilliantly to the new junior school routines, including navigating the new routes around the building. Next week, we’ll continue establishing routines, such as taking reading books home and logging in to use TT Rockstars for times tables practice.

In English, the children have started a unit on instructional writing, building on what they learnt last year in 'How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth'. They remembered the importance of making their instructions clear and concise. We also recapped imperative verbs (bossy verbs like “put,” “get,” or “mix”) and introduced a new grammar focus: determiners – words like “the,” “a,” “some,” and “this” that come before a noun.

In Religious Education, we began exploring the concept of symbols. The children discussed the difference between a symbol and a logo, sorting familiar images and explaining how symbols can carry deeper meanings, while logos usually represent brands or companies.

   

Our history topic this half-term is the Stone Age. We began by examining timelines and learning key vocabulary related to time and chronology. The children also learnt about the three different periods of the Stone Age and worked together to put them in the correct chronological order.