We had a really busy half term learning about rocks and soils in science, volcanoes and other natural disasters in geography, learning how to design, make and evaluate lanterns in DT, the Holy Trinity in RE, how to name some verbs in French and write reports on volcanoes based on the book Escape from Pompeii...phew time for a couple of weeks' rest!
We've been very busy. Learning about Noah in RE, what responsibility is, what collage is and looks like in art, how scientists create and conduct fair tests.
We've been finding out about the Bronze and Iron Age and how Stonehenge was created.
This half term our key question is 'How did we live before metal?'
We will be finding out about the Stone Age through to the Iron Age and exploring life of these people. Our key text is Stig of the Dump by Clive King and then we'll be writing information texts all about prehistoric times.
In science we will be looking at the different stages of Scientific Enquiry and how experiments are conducted fairly.
We're learning how to say hello and basic greetings in French.
In art we are looking at the different kinds and how to construct collage pieces - and submitting some of these to the Honey Fair for their art competition.
In PE we will be learning how to play a game of football and all the skills needed to control a ball.
We will also be learning the song I've Been to Harlem and learning about the pentatonic scale.
A warm welcome to you to Copper Valley Junior Academy! We in Year 3 hope that you have had a restful break...though a bit more sunshine would have been welcome.
I shall continue to be the full-time teacher in Year 3 (no longer Lusty Glaze just Year 3) with Ms Vine and Miss Hindle as support staff. Mrs Cox will cover my PPA on a Thursday afternoon.
We are still using SeeSaw to document much of our wider curriculum and you can contact me on there with any updates, news or concerns. Please be aware that out-of-office hours apply to that and messages sent after 5pm will likely not be picked up until 8am the next day. 7
Our first step in learning is investigating the question ‘How did we live before metal?’ An exploration into the Stone Age and life for those early humans. After half term we are looking to find out ‘Where do rocks and volcanoes come from?’
Any questions or concerns I’m about most days at the end of the day for a chat.
Best wishes
Miss Owen
PE will be on a Friday so please can children come in their kit that day. More details on what the PE kit should look like is on the school website. Please can you make sure trainers are suitable (no studs).
All of the children have their own peg outside in the corridor and in the classroom, there is a jumper box. Please can clothing be named as it makes returning it far easier.
Like Year 2, children on the RWI scheme will have their book for 3 reads. Once off this we assess their reading levels and children are assigned an Accelerated Reader level that will help them choose a book from the library within their reading range. Book swap day will be Friday so make sure books are in then.
In Key Stage 2 children no longer receive a free snack and so this needs to be provided. No sweets or chocolate please. I do realise that some children go for the ‘desert’ element of their packed lunch for snack and we do encourage them to choose one of the other things there.
Although there is no strict homework arrangements, it is recommended that children in Year 3 read 3-5 times a week, practice their times tables and practice their spellings.
Spelling lists will be given out weekly and although we do not have tests a read through the words is always helpful. They can also be practiced using LetterJoin on a device. I usually set tasks on Mathletics and Reading Eggs each week which is related to the class work and in KS2 children are given logins for Times Table Rockstars.
Logins will be put in reading diaries for your reference.
The new uniform looks especially smart...however we will be doing art once a week. An old t-shirt would be very helpful to stop any messes getting on those lovely white t-shirts! Just sent in a named bag for pegs please. Also if you have any old t-shirts you’d like to donate for painting shirts we’d be very grateful.
Please can you let us know if your child is going to be going to Kids Club, if there is a particular person who is going to be picking them up or if you have a longstanding arrangement with another parent for collection (please can this last one be in writing so there is no confusion). It just makes the end of the day easier while we get to know everyone’s faces.
A polite reminder that children shouldn’t be wearing jewellery in school. Watches and small earring studs are allowed but no hoops or drop earrings as these can get caught and pulled.
There has been lots on the news this summer about school absence. Just a reminder that the school doors open at 08:45am and close at 08:55am. Children who are late often miss key elements in their learning e.g. spelling practice, times table practice, the timetable of the day so being on time is important for children to feel included in all elements of their learning. If your child is unwell please can you call the school office before 08:30am and leave a message so the appropriate absence can be added to the register.
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