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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, Miss Beeson 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 Tuesday this term, with swimming on a Monday and P.E. with Coach Tom on a Tuesday. 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, Year 3 will be reading ‘Aesop’s Fables’ and also ‘The Flood’ by Alvaro F. Villa. The children will develop their descriptive writing and narrative skills. We will also be creating water themed shape poems, encouraging each child to express their thoughts and emotions through both words and art.

In maths, we will be learning how to measure and compare capacity. We will also be applying arithmetic in real-life contexts, such as budgeting for shopping. Furthermore, we will be developing accurate time-telling skills through practical activities

In religion, as we enter the season of Lent, in class, children will learn about fasting, charity, and reflection. Families are warmly invited to participate in Lent-related activities at home, helping children understand how small acts of kindness and patience can make a big difference. Through discussions and reflections, children will share what Lent means to them and how they can bring positive change to their community.

In our geography topic, this term we will be focussing on ‘Revolutionary Rivers.’ The children will take part in an exciting fieldwork study, to observe the River Spodden, identifying key physical features and understanding the river’s journey from source to mouth. In science, students will explore plants; they will identify and describe the functions of different parts of the flowering plant.

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.