Class News
Year 3 have settled brilliantly into life at Alexandra Junior School and are already showing enthusiasm for their new learning journey. We are excited to share what we will be covering this term.
Literacy
In Autumn 1, our key texts are Bedtime for Monsters. These stories will inspire our creative writing and help us develop confidence in using description and structure. In Autumn 2, we will build on these skills by exploring After the Fall and developing our grammar and vocabulary and writing skills.
Maths
In the Autumn term we will be focussing on place value and the four operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
You can help your child at home by encouraging them to learn their times tables and completing their maths homework.
History
In Autumn 1, we are stepping back in time to explore the Stone Age. We will learn about how people lived, the tools they used, and how life has changed over thousands of years.
Explore more about the Stone Age here:
The Stone Age – Years 3/4 and P4/5 History Collection – BBC Bitesize
Geography
In Autumn 2, our focus is on Settlements. We will investigate how and why different places developed and compare ancient and modern settlements.
Find out more:
Science
In Autumn 1, our topic is Rocks. We will discover how rocks are formed, explore different types of rocks, and investigate soils and fossils.
In Autumn 2, we move on to Forces and Magnets, learning how magnets attract and repel and experimenting with different materials.
Useful links:
What is a rock? – BBC Bitesize
Art & Design Technology
In Art this term, we are studying the work of Georges Seurat and exploring Pointillism to create our own colourful masterpieces. In DT, we will be designing and making photograph frames, developing both creativity and practical skills.
Computing
Our computing focus in Autumn 1 is Connecting Computers, where we will learn how computer networks work. In Autumn 2, we will move on to Stop-Frame Animation, creating our own short films using technology.
Music
In Autumn 1, Year 3 will enjoy singing and performing the song Let Your Spirits Fly. In Autumn 2, we will learn to play tuned percussion through Glockenspiel Stage 1, developing rhythm and notation skills.
PE
This term, we will be building teamwork and coordination through orienteering and football in Autumn 1. In Autumn 2, we will continue developing physical skills through dance and hockey.
RE
In Autumn 1, we will ask the question: What do Christians learn from the Creation story?
In Autumn 2, we will explore: What is it like for someone to follow God?
PSHE
Our PSHE topics are Being Me in My World (Autumn 1) and Celebrating Difference (Autumn 2), helping us to understand ourselves and value diversity in others.
Trips
We are looking forward to visiting Wolseley Garden Centre and taking part in a Stone Age workshop, which will bring our history learning to life. We will also visit a Synagogue, supporting our RE learning about faith and beliefs.