Class News
Year 3 are looking forward to a fun and busy summer term, with lots of exciting learning across the curriculum.
English
In English, we will be reading George’s Marvellous Medicine, using the text to inspire our writing and develop our creativity and vocabulary.
Maths
In maths, we will be focusing on fractions, time, shape and statistics, building confidence across these key areas.
You can help your child at home by encouraging them to learn their times tables and completing their maths homework.
History
Our history topic this term is the Vikings, where we will learn about how they lived and their impact on Britain.
Vikings – Year 3 History – BBC Bitesize
Geography
In geography, we will explore food, learning about where food comes from and how it is produced.
Science
In science, we will study light, exploring how it travels and how shadows are formed, before moving on to plants, learning what they need to grow and stay healthy.
What is light? – KS2 Science curriculum – BBC Bitesize
DT
In DT, children will design and make mini greenhouses and prepare sandwich snacks, developing practical skills.
Music
In music, we will learn Bringing Us Together before spending time to Reflect, Rewind and Replay, developing our singing and performance skills.
Computing
In computing, we will explore desktop publishing and then move on to events and actions in programming.
PE
PE lessons will include athletics, tennis and rounders, helping children to develop teamwork and physical skills.
RE
In RE, we will explore How do festivals and worship show what matters to a Muslim? Before considering How and why do people try to make the world a better place?
PSHE
In PSHE, children will focus on Relationships and Changing Me.
Trips
A class trip is planned for later in the term and details will be confirmed soon.