Year 3
This year all our classes are named after plants.
Primrose Class
Miss Potter
Mrs K Spurr (TA)
Miss J Dyson(TA)
Sweet Pea Class
Mrs Lewney (teacher) and Ms Goodfellow
Miss F Spires (TA)
Miss D Parkin (TA)
Bluebell Class
Miss Pratt
Mrs M Kelly (TA)
Miss D Parkin (TA)
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Summer 1
Geography
In Geography, pupils will learn about Italy. They will find out about the physical features, weather, language and food before comparing life in Italy with the UK.
Art
Art this half term will focus on ‘Textiles’ Children will learn about the different types of textiles and materials. They will look at how different materials feel and their textures. They will learn techniques such as over lapping and layering as well as learning how to apply a pattern to their material.
Computing
Year 3 are using espresso coding this half term. Pupils will learn to code using ‘if statements’, which select different pieces of code to execute depending on what happens to other objects.
RSHE
In RSHE this half term children will be learning about why we should eat well and look after our teeth. Pupils will learn about the importance of eating a healthy balanced diet and how they can maintain good oral hygiene by brushing their teeth. Pupils will also learn about the effects of not eating a balanced diet.
Science
This half term we are starting the topic ‘animals including Humans. Pupils will continue to learn about he about the importance of a nutritious, balanced diet and how nutrients, water and oxygen are transported within animals and humans. Pupils will also learn about the skeleton and muscles within the human body.
R.E
Year 3 children will be looking at ‘Why do people pray?' This topic covers why people pray and reflect. Then it looks at how Christians, Muslims and Hindu’s pray. The topic encourages reflection and gratitude in life.
French
Children will be completing the La Famille. Through this they will identify family members and how to say them in French. Pupils will begin to recognise and spell with letters of the alphabet and list household items.
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Spring 1
Geography
This half term Year 3 will be learning about volcanoes and earthquakes through the theme ‘How Dangerous is our planet?’ Pupils will learn what the Earth is made from and how volcanoes are formed. They will look at why earthquakes happen and where both volcanoes and earthquakes occur around the world.
Art
Art this half term will focus on ‘Painting’. Pupils will learn how to experiment with different water colour techniques to create different effects. They will learn how to create a water colour wash and experiment with creating mood through painting.
Computing
In computing this half term we will become programmers. Children will learn how to use the software ‘scratch’ to design, create an algorithm and also how to debug any problems it may have.
RSHE
In RSHE this half term children will be learning about health and well-being and in particular about ‘What keeps us safe?’ Children will learn how to manage risks and recognise hazards. . Children will learn how to keep themselves protected by wearing the correct safety equipment , they will also learn what to do in an emergency situation and who to call.
Science
This half term our topic is Rocks . Children will learn will learn how to compare rocks based on their properties. They will look at the difference between sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rock.
R.E
Year 3 children will continue to focus on learning about ‘What does it mean to be a Christian in Britain today? ‘ Children will learn continue to learn how Christians practice been a Christian.
French
Children will be learning how Identify classroom objects and describe the object’s using colours. Pupils will also learn how to say their age and recognise and repeat classroom instructions .
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