YEAR 3

Here you can see what the children in Year 3 have in store as the year goes by, keep up-to-date with key dates for your diary and also access important documents such as class newsletters, curriculum overviews and year group expectations. Additionally, here is link to our class blog which will keep you up to date with what is happening in Year 3.

Year 3 Team: 

 

Expectations:

We have high expectations for all of the children in Year 3 and we wish for all children to be the very best they can be. We expect all children to respect the Catholic ethos of the school. We ask that children take every opportunity given to them to develop to reach their full potential and achieve their goals. Children need to come to school ready to learn, this includes having their uniforms labelled and wearing the correct footwear. Most of all, we expect children to be willing to learn and grow as individuals. All we ever ask in Year 3 is that everyone tries their best!

 Curriculum Overview:


Expectations:

In Year 3, we have high expectations, but we’re also here to ensure it’s a fun and exciting year of growth! This is a big transition as the children start taking on more responsibility and independence in their learning. With new challenges and a faster pace, they’ll have plenty of opportunities to shine and reach their full potential. We focus on kindness, respect, and our Catholic values, helping the children grow not just academically, but spiritually as well, especially as they prepare for their Holy Communion. We encourage them to come to school ready to learn, wearing the correct uniform, and with a positive mindset. Above all, we want the children to feel proud of their efforts, enjoy the learning journey, and have fun along the way. In Year 3, trying your best and embracing each new experience is what it’s all about!

Attendance: Regular attendance is vital for your child’s success in school. Every day offers new learning opportunities, and frequent absences can cause children to fall behind in both their academic progress and their social development. Consistency is key in building skills and confidence, and missing lessons can make it harder for children to keep up with the pace of Year 3. We kindly ask that you prioritize attendance to ensure your child has the best chance to reach their full potential and make the most of this exciting year of growth

Uniform: Please ensure that all uniform, lunchboxes, water bottles etc are name labelled. This helps us to ensure that items can be returned. A copy of the uniform policy was sent out with the newsletter on the first week of term. Please encourage your child to take pride in their appearance and represent the school with pride when in their uniform.

Homework:

Reading: Ideally, children should be reading daily; however, we understand that this may not always be possible and therefore we set an expectation for children to read at home for a minimum of 4 times per week. Children should bring their reading record and book into school daily. An adult should sign the childs reading record weekly. These will be checked and signed by a school adult. Reading records will be checked and books changed on a Wednesday during Autumn 1 and a Monday for the rest of the year. If the reading record has not been handed in, not been signed by a parent/guardian or does not evidence that the child has read at least 4 times in a week at home, children will be given a chance to do so by the next day or attend reading club during their break time.

Spelling: Every Monday, Year 3 will be tested on their spelling. This test will consist of 5 words from the Y3/4 statutory word list (set the Monday before) and 5 words that are chosen in relation to the spelling rule that we have been focusing on in lessons that week.

Times tables: TT Rockstars will be set online on a Monday and due to be completed by the following Monday.

Writing: As in Year 2, the children will receive writing homework each week. This consists of writing 3-5 sentences based around a task provided on a sticker inside the book. These books are due in on a Monday and will be sent out with a new task on Wednesday. We expect the children to keep these in good condition and hold the same expectations for homework presentation as we do in lessons. Children should write their homework in pencil.

Our Class Saint: 

Saint John Bosco,

Pray for us.