Year 3
We would like to welcome all Leesland Families to Year 3. The year ahead holds lots of learning, friendships and exciting opportunities.
Year 3 marks the beginning of KS2, which means the children will be starting to work more independently on a variety of exciting and fun themes.
In Year 3, the class teachers are:
Kingfisher - Mrs Cousins
Lapwing - Mrs Williams
PE - Every Monday and Thursday
Library - Fridays
Year 3 Information
This year, we have some interesting topics about The Stone Age, Peru and The Romans. In science, we will be learning about Rocks, Light, Humans, Magnets and Plants. Children will also be introduced to learning French from this year group onwards, along with continuing to develop skills in all subject areas.
In Year 3, weekly spelling homework is set on Friday for the following week. The spelling sheets are in 2 sections and children should ideally practice their list over the week in order to retain the spelling knowledge as effectively as possible. Spellings are tested the following Friday.
At this stage, times tables become a major focus of children's learning. The school subscribes to Times Table Rockstars which is available on most devices as a website or an app. Children are encouraged to play at least 5 minutes of times table games at least 3 times a week at home, as well as working on times tables in class, and there are always various competitions and incentives throughout the year.
In Year 3, children are encouraged to choose their own reading books to take home. We have a range of books in the class and the school library, including ones that are linked to phonics learning for those who still benefit from them. We would encourage children to read with an adult daily or as often as possible at home.
If you have any questions, feel free to catch me at the end of the school day, or send a message on the class email.
Summer 1 (25.4.25)- Years 3 and 4 enjoyed sitting in the Reading Corner outside listening to the story of Pumpkin Soup. At the end of the story, the children discussed the theme of friendship.
Spring 1: 20.1 25 Year 3 had the opportunity to send a selection of children to Brune Park School for a judo taster session. The children had a fantastic time and threw themselves into the activities.
Spring 1: 16.01.25 Year 3 and 4 were invited to a special assembly delivered by the EARA team. They talked about the pre-conceived ideas of certain roles being gender specific. They then explained that everyone has the right to follow their dreams and set themselves challenges to become whatever they desire.
Spring 1: 16.01.25 Lapwing watched an interview with Alex Scheffler (the illustrator of books such as The Gruffalo) and then tried their hands at the craft of illustrations. Some fantastic results!
Spring 1: 10.01.25 Years 3 and 4 shared the beautiful picture book 'Augustus and his smile' in reading assembly this afternoon. A heart felt story with a poignant message about being grateful for what we have around us and that happiness can be found in a range of places and experiences.
Autumn 2: What a way to end the term. A visit from Santa and his elves who were delivering gifts to all.
Autumn 1 - the children enjoyed their 'Reading Assembly' when listening to and discussing the book Peter's Place. It demonstrated a community spirit where everyone came together after an environmental issue and restored the place back to it's natural beauty for the sake of the wildlife.
Autumn 1 - Year 3 had an amazing day at Butser Ancient Farm. The day started around the fire in a longhouse learning about life in the Stone Age. Next came some cave painting using a variety of tools. Then to the outside to learn to wattle (weave with branches) as a form of fencing. In the afternoon, the children made their own copper jewellery before finishing with an archaeological dig. Many artefacts were discovered!
Autumn 1 - Well done to all those children that have achieved their 20 reads so far! We are looking forward to hearing about your favourite books and characters over a drink of hot chocolate.
Autumn 1 - Year 3 children became geologists today. They studied a selection of rocks and made scientific observations. Each child chose 3 rocks to draw and describe.
