Welcome Bees, Caterpillars and Ladybirds!
We hope you have had a lovely half-term break with your families and are well-rested for the remainder of the Spring Term.
In English this term we will study ‘The Iron Man’ written by Ted Hughes. Then later on in the term, we will be reading a myth based on ‘Athena and Medusa’' You may want to read the following texts to complement these topics: 'Nessie the Mannerless Monster', 'The Dreamfighter and other Creation tales' by Ted Hughes and 'Perseus and Medusa' and 'Pandora’s Box' by Nick Saunders.
In mathematics, we will revisit all topics taught in the Autumn Term to consolidate and build upon your learning. The topics we will cover are:
Alongside this, we will continue to learn and practise times tables using Times Table Rock Stars. Please continue to practise these at home!
Our science units this term are: ‘Forces and Magnets’ and ‘Rocks’. The children’s learning will include: learning about the different poles, everyday uses of magnets and how magnets repel and attract. In their ‘Rocks’ unit, the children will learn about different types of rocks and investigate how rocks are formed.
In geography and history, we will build upon your learning of the UK and local geography completed last term and will focus on mountains and rivers in the UK and compare them to those worldwide. Our history topic this term is 'Early Britain' and we will explore settlements, food, farming and culture and learn about what life was like during these times.
Within our foundation subjects this term, we will develop your sewing skills to create a bookmark in design technology and you will continue to develop your glockenspiel and singing skills in music as we explore the song ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley.
Your weekly homework this term will be as follows:
We will all continue to follow the school rules: ‘Ready, Respectful, Safe’ and model our school values: ‘Bravery, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Generosity and Excellence’, as well as always demonstrating beautiful manners. Good behaviour will be noticed, your name will be written on our recognition board and recognition time on a Friday afternoon will be filled with fun and exciting activities! Exemplary behaviour will be rewarded with a ‘Golden Ticket’ which will mean that you will be put into a raffle and have a chance of receiving a special reward with Mrs Moloi (the Headteacher). We are looking forward to sharing your successes with you.
Don't forget, there are also Weekend Wonders you can complete with your family and optional extension activities which are attached below.
We are looking forward to working with you this term!
Mr Jones, Mx Spacey-Mageean and Miss Rosser
The Year 3 team