Welcome to Year 3! We look forward to an exciting year filled with learning, creativity and new adventures.

 

PE days:

3T – Monday (indoor) & Friday (outdoor)

3C – Monday (indoor) & Wednesday (outdoor)

Outdoor learning:

During Autumn 1, Spring 1 and Summer 2.  Specific dates will be emailed to you nearer the time.

Homework:

Handed out on a Friday, due in on a Thursday along with your reading record.

Snack:

Children need to bring in their own snack for breaktime.  This needs to be a healthy option such as a fruit or a vegetable.

 

Autumn Term Learning

Key question: Why were England and Scotland such bitter rivals?

Pupils explore the historic rivalry between England and Scotland, including the Border Wars, while locating countries and cities in the UK. Science focuses on forces, magnets and light. Maths covers numbers to 1,000, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and length.

Across the wider curriculum, pupils learn about Christian creation stories, harvest, churches and Christmas. They develop skills through football, hockey and gymnastics; study relationships and valuing differences; explore R&B music and the glockenspiel; and learn introductory French, including numbers, colours, calendars and celebrations. Creative and practical work includes textiles inspired by Anni Albers, puppet-making and using outdoor tools.

Enhancing learning: Children will visit Brougham Castle as part of their learning. They will take part in outdoor learning by creating shelters and learning how to tie knots.

 

Reading for enjoyment: The Iron Man & The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

 

Spring Term Learning

Key question: How does the Lake District compare with the Alps?

Pupils compare the Lake District, the Pennines and the Alps, studying rivers, mountains and landscapes. Science includes rocks, forces linked to zip wires, and plants. Maths develops understanding of mass, volume, money, time, graphs and fractions.

Other learning includes Old Testament stories, Easter, online safety, spreadsheets and presenting information. Pupils take part in dance, tag rugby and gymnastics; explore personal safety, rights and responsibilities; and study reggae and other musical styles. French covers animals, colours and playground games. Art focuses on landscapes through painting and photography, while design and technology includes constructing a zip wire.

Enhancing learning: Children will experience rock climbing and visit Blencathra outdoor centre.

Reading for enjoyment: A Pebble in my Pocket, A River and The Abominables

Summer Term Learning

Key question: What was life like as a Neolithic Hunter gatherer?

Pupils investigate what life was like for Neolithic hunter-gatherers, including a historical depth study. Science focuses on animals, including humans. Maths covers angles, lines, shapes and perimeter, with opportunities to review and assess learning.

In the wider curriculum, pupils study forgiveness and how different faiths use prayer. Computing focuses on coding and computer science. Physical education includes striking games, football, athletics and netball. Art involves drawing animals in different materials and producing a large collaborative piece. Pupils also explore teamwork and personal development, revisit their musical learning, study food and picnics in French.

Enhancing learning: Children will experience a full Neolithic experience whilst camping out for their residential.  Children will learn how to light fires and cook in a Neolithic style.

Reading for enjoyment: Stig of the Dump & The Last Firefox