Summer Term

Hard to believe we are over halfway through Year 3 already! Our Year 3 children are showing excellent standards of behaviour and attitude in and outside of the classroom and their knowledge and understanding is improving each day too. Below is a list of topics we will be exploring in the Summer Term.

English

Our English work will largely be based around Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man and The Iron Woman up until May half-term. After which we will be reading The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd. Through these texts the children will have the opportunity to write restaurant menus, simile poems, newspaper reports, non-fiction fact files and wanted posters!

Spellings will continue to be sent home on Mondays and tested each following Monday. In class we will continue to look at spelling patterns and a wider range of suffixes and prefixes.

Maths

Alongside fractions, shape and measure will be our primary focus during the final term, with plenty of opportunity to practise arithmetic skills taught during the year. We will learn to read both 12 and 24hr clocks and use number lines to calculate duration of events. We will continue to develop our understanding of the properties of different 2D and 3D shapes.

Times tables and related division facts will continue to be checked in preparation for the Multiplication Check in Year 4.

Science

This term, we will be exploring the fascinating world of plant growth and reproduction. As part of our studies, we will investigate how seeds germinate and learn how different parts of a plant functtion. We will become scientific explorers by conducting an experiment using carnations to demonstrate colour changes by adding food colouring to water. Enjoy the scientific discoveries ahead! 

Religious Education 

After Easter we will be following Jesus on the road to Emmaus, learning about the importance of Pentecost, the early church, St Paul and the Mystery of God. 

Our children are continuing to walk with Jesus and enjoying opportunities to plan, prepare and deliver class liturgies for the rest of the class. 

History

Having visited the Stone Age throughout the spring term, it is time to turn our focus to the Ancient Romans! Beginning in Rome we will build our chronological understanding of how the Roman Empire thrived and expanded. The Roman Army was one of the most powerful in the world. We will research how it was run and what made it so impressive. 

Much of our work will also focus on what life was like in Britain before, during and after the invasion of the Romans.

PE

During the summer term we will be learning all about athletics and tag rugby and then onto outdoor adventurous activities. In the final half term we will participate in the Healthy Heads programme in which we will focus on developing resillience and teamwork alongside our physical skills.

We're getting ready for sports day and busting out our running, jumping, throwing, and teamwork skills. It's all about having fun, getting active, and cheering each other on.