Year 3 2025 - 2026

Mr Redmond

Welcome to Year 3!

We are really excited to begin the new school year together. Year 3 is full of discovery, creativity and challenge. This term the children will be building on what they already know and taking their learning further across a range of subjects. We encourage curiosity, independence and teamwork so that every child can flourish and enjoy their learning journey.

Religious Education
We will explore key stories and themes from the Bible, reflecting on how they guide us in our lives today. The children will have opportunities to share their thoughts, pray together and deepen their understanding of their faith.

English
This term we will be reading exciting texts and using them to inspire our writing. The children will learn to write with greater detail, building their use of description, grammar and punctuation while also practising speaking and listening skills.

Maths
In maths we will be developing confidence with number, place value and calculation. The children will use practical resources and problem-solving tasks to make connections between what they learn in class and the world around them.

Science
Our topic is all about rocks and fossils. Children will investigate different types of rocks, carry out experiments and find out how fossils are formed.

History
We will travel back in time to discover what life was like in the Stone Age to Iron Age. Children will learn how early humans lived, hunted and built communities, comparing their lives to our own.

Geography
This term, we will be exploring the UK and the natural landscape. This will be looked at and compared to the local area.

Art and Design
Children will experiment with different techniques and materials to create artwork inspired by nature and by the artists we study.

Design and Technology
We will learn practical skills through making and evaluating our own creations, thinking carefully about design and function.

PE
Children will develop fitness, coordination and teamwork through a variety of games and activities.

Computing
We will focus on developing safe and confident computer skills, including how to use technology responsibly and for learning.

Music
Children will listen to and explore different styles of music, while developing their ability to perform and create their own rhythms and melodies.

Homework & Home Reading

Children are expected to read at home daily. Books are changed every Friday, and we encourage you to write a short comment in the reading record to support your child’s progress.

Spellings are sent home every Friday as handwriting sheets and tested the following week. Some pupils may receive personalised spelling lists to support their reading.

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