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Year 3 – Blossom Class

"Every child is a different kind of flower and all together they make this world a beautiful garden."

In Year 3 we have 25 eager and excited children ready to embrace their Key Stage 2 journey.

I am Mrs Lord, the class teacher and, together with Miss Ward and Mr Abbondandolo, throughout this year we will nurture your children as they begin their KS2 journey.

The happiness and safety of your child is very important to me, if you ever have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me on my school email: alord@olsa.lancs.sch.uk

Welcome back to another exciting term! We are pleased to begin this new academic journey with your children.

Routines

Let’s start with our daily routines. Please remember to send your child with a small snack in a named tub or bag each day, along with a named bottle of water to keep them hydrated. Please ensure that water bottles are washed daily at home and contain only water in them. It’s also essential to label all clothing items, as this helps us avoid any mix-ups.

P.E. Days

P.E. is scheduled for Monday and Friday this term, with swimming on a Monday and P.E. with Mrs Lord on a Friday. We kindly ask that children come to school dressed in their P.E. kits. Here’s a quick reminder of what they should wear:

Blue Logo PE top
Blue Logo PE Hoodie (Children may wear their school jumper or cardigan too)
Plain black jogging bottoms (let’s keep it simple—no stripes, logos, or colour flashing allowed!)
Plain black leggings (same restrictions as above)
Plain black shorts or knee-length cycle shorts (once again, no embellishments)
White or grey socks and trainers

Please ensure your child is jewellery-free during P.E. to keep them safe while they’re having fun!

Reading

Reading together at home plays a vital role in developing your child's English skills. We encourage you to read regularly with your child, fostering a love of reading that will serve them well in the future. Each child is encouraged to complete a quiz on Accelerated Reader every fortnight, so do check in with them about their reading progress. It can be a delightful experience, and you might even uncover their thoughts on the stories they read!

Your child should bring home a reading book each night, they should read for at least 20 minutes. When they have finished their book they should complete the quiz on Accelerated Reader, if they pass their quiz (80% or above) they need to change their book for a new one.

Please ensure that your child has their book in school every day.

Homework

Homework reinforces what we learn in class and helps consolidate knowledge. This term, children are expected to complete three nuggets on Century Tech each week. The platform is a fantastic resource, allowing children to explore various subjects at their own pace. Alongside this, practising their times tables is extremely important, as it lays the foundation for all future math’s learning. There are links to times table games below.

Curriculum

This term, our theme is ‘Explorers’. In English, children will be writing their own biographies based on the remarkable journeys of Ernest Shackleton and Sir Ranulph Fiennes. This activity not only enhances their writing skills but also deepens their understanding of historical narratives. In mathematics, we will focus on multiplication, length, mass, and volume, equipping students with essential skills applicable in everyday life.

In our religion lessons, we will be exploring the parables and we will retell one of Jesus’ parables, making simple links between other parables and Jesus’ message about the Kingdom of God.

Our science lessons will explore light, sparking curiosity and encouraging the children to investigate how light affects our world. In Design Technology, children will have the opportunity to create wearable technology, merging creativity with practical skills. Geography lessons will identify the position and significance of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, the Equator, and the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. Finally, in history, children will compare the significant contributions of Ernest Shackleton and Sir Ranulph Fiennes. This integrated approach not only connects various subjects but also encourages children to think critically about exploration and innovation. We invite you to engage in discussions about these topics at home, fostering a love for learning and curiosity.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.