parents meeting year 3 2016

Teachers

Oak 3AT: Mrs Thompson

Sycamore 3FR: Mrs Fletcher

Mrs Ravenhall

Chestnut 3ED: Ms Davies

Year 3

Learning Support
Assistants

Mrs Atkins
Mrs Wilson-Shrubb
Mrs Talbot
Mrs Palmer
Mr Hambidge

Autumn Term 2016

Our themes this term are:

Transport

Location of continents and
oceans
Planning routes
Local transport links
Traffic survey
Aviation and airports
Multimedia art

Science

Forces and magnets

Curriculum Overview
Autumn Term 2015

Meet the Flintstones

Life in the stone age
Timeline
Inventions
Cave painting and pottery
Change over time

Science

Nutrition and skeleton (animals
and humans)

Spring Term 2016

Our theme this term is
Extreme Survival

Maps, atlases and globes
Hot and cold regions
Animals and people that live in extreme
environments

Science

Inventors and scientists
light and shadow.

Summer Term 2015

Our theme this term is Tomb
Raiders

Timeline
Beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians
Everyday life for Ancient Egyptians
Pyramids
Mummies
Hieroglyphics
Egyptian artefacts

Science:

rocks and fossils
plants

Maths and English in Yr 3

Pupils are taught in their class groups for
all subjects

Maths:
Daily lessons using Inspire Maths scheme
following a mastery approach.
Times table teaching and tests weekly.

English:
Pupils have a daily lesson.
Extra sessions weekly on reading
comprehension, spelling and grammar.

Targeted input groups

We assess pupils regularly and run TIGs to
consolidate key skills, extend learning,
challenge gifted and talented pupils, or
address gaps in learning.
Project X code
Small group maths / English group for a set
number of weeks.

Educational visits and school
Visitors

o Autumn Term ~ visit to Midlands Air
Museum 12th October approximate
cost £6

o Spring Term ~Visit from a shadow
puppet theatre and workshops
approximate cost £4

o Summer Term ~ New Walk museum to
visit Egyptian gallery and rocks and
fossils. We have guided sessions and
handle artefacts; approximate cost
£10.

Year Group Philosophy

Inspire. Challenge. Achieve.
 independence – becoming more
organised and looking after their own
belongings; beginning to be more
resilient in their learning and using the
class working walls; learning how to help
each other effectively
 behaviour – recognising when things
have gone wrong and apologising.
Being kind towards others. Using good
manners.
 expectations – In year 3 we expect
pupils to produce their best work. We
support and encourage them to do their
best in all lessons.

What you can do to help...

Partnership between Parents,
children and School Community.

Support your Child through engaging
them in their Home Learning and
Reading. (recommended book list
and mymaths website)

Everyday ‘Real life’ learning, inspiring
children to ask questions.

Online safety:

Our Online Safety policy reflects the importance
of
using information systems and electronic
communication safely.

We aim to keep our children safe online in school
and promote their safety at home when using
mobile
phones, games consoles and wireless technology.
We
feel it is important to educate our children on the
benefits, risks and responsibilities of using
information technology.

Online Safety is taught to all pupils explaining how
to stay safe and behave smartly online (SMART
rules) throughout the year.

We also have a Safer Internet Day on 7th
February
2017

Online safety:

We are all able to recognise that the internet
is an essential element in modern day life.

Here are a few tips for safe internet use:

Set time limits for internet use. Balance time
on the computer with time outside or other
activities.

Ensure your child understands why it is
important not to publish private information.
Placing internet access in communal rooms is a
wise decision.
Discourage meeting online friends unless an
adult is present.

For further information please see the school
website under, school info, e-safety

Community Volunteers

We are always pleased to accept offers of help in school.
If you have some time to spare, you could, for example:
• Listen to readers,
• Practise times tables,
• Support handwriting,
• Keep the library running well,
• Help with the allotment,
• Support cooking, craft, DT projects,
• Lunchtime clubs (eg knitting)

The list is endless – many of our parents/carers have wonderful
skills that could be used to inspire and challenge our children so please
get in touch and let us know!

For more information or to volunteer some
Help, please contact Mrs Stanford or Mrs Vipond through the
school office and leave your details.

Contacts

Available to be contacted by telephone
via the office during the school day.
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Home school support also available via
telephone or email