Year 3

Welcome to Year 3's class page. Miss Morgan is the Class Teacher. 

Saint Francis of Assisi is our Class Saint. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment, remembered for his compassion and his special connection with all living creatures. Through his example, we learn how to be good stewards of God’s creation, which is an important part of our Catholic Social Teaching. We celebrate his feast day on October 4th.

'Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.'

Reading plays a vital role in developing children’s vocabulary, comprehension, and overall learning. In Year 3, we encourage regular reading both in school and at home. Children are expected to read at least five times each week. Please ensure this is logged either on Boom Reader so we can monitor progress and celebrate achievements.

https://www.boomreader.co.uk/

Please click on the link below for free ebooks for your child. Login as a student.

Username: ambrose3

Password: ambrose3

Children will receive their homework on a Thursday each week - this will be in their homework books. This is due in on a Wednesday. 

Every Wednesday, children will be tested on their weekly spellings. Their new spellings will then be set on a Thursday and these can be accessed on Spelling Shed. Children's log-ins to this are in their Homework Books.

They are to learn these spellings and their meanings.

Homework books are due in on Wednesdays.

In Autumn Term, PE lessons on Mondays  and Thursdays.

In Spring Term, PE will be Tuesdays (swimming) and Thursdays (fitness.)

In Summer Term, PE lessons on Mondays  and Thursdays.

No earrings are to be worn for PE, if they cannot be removed, they need to be taped for safety.

Please see the uniform letter on the News section of the website if you need a reminder of uniform expectations. 

In the Autumn term, our topics are 'It's All Greek to Me!' where we will be learning all about the Ancient Greeks and 'Extreme Earth' where we will be learning all about aspects of physical geography in the context of what is under the Earth's surface: volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and tornadoes!

In Spring, our topics are 'Through the Ages' and 'Rainforest Explorers'. We will find out all about what humans needed for survival in the Stone Age; what was found at Skara Braw and why it was important; what copper minding meant to the people of the Bronze Age and how evidence about Stonehenge and Druids can give us different answers about the past. We will also discover where the rainforests are; learn to describe key aspects of tropical climates; learn about the animals and plants living in the rainforest and the effects humans are having on the rainforests.

'British Empire' and 'Home Sweet Home' are our topics for the Summer Term. We will find out all about Queen Victoria, the British Empire and the abolishment of the slave trade. We will also be able to name and locate the countries and cities of the UK; name and locate areas of high ground in the UK and identify ways that the UK has changed over time.

Every school day is important, and we ask that children attend daily unless they are unwell. In Year 3, there is always something exciting to learn and experience! Wherever possible, please arrange appointments outside of school hours so that learning time is not missed. If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please contact the school office on 01562 823568.

In Year 3, Catholic children are given the special opportunity to prepare for and receive their First Holy Communion, a sacrament in which they receive the Body of Christ for the first time. This marks an important step in their faith journey, following preparation in both school and parish. Father Lamb will arrange parent meetings closer to the time to provide further details, and the date for 2026 is yet to be confirmed.