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 26 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 Miss Beeson, 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 Tuesday and Wednesday this term, with P.E. on a Tuesday with Coach Tom and P.E. on a Wednesday with Coach Maddie. 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

Welcome back to a busy and exciting new term! We hope you enjoyed a restful break and that the children are ready to dive back into learning and continue their adventures in Year 3. We will begin with a three week storytelling unit inspired by The Fastest Boy in the World, exploring character, setting and action. Following this, we will move into a three-week explanation unit titled “How Does the Human Body Work?”. The children will learn how to write clear and structured explanations. Later in the term, we will read and write discussion texts and finish with poetry related to our wider learning themes.

Our science topic this term is Humans, Skeletons, Muscles and Movement. The children will learn about the main bones of the human skeleton, how muscles work in pairs to help us move, and how the skeleton provides support, protection and mobility. They will also investigate joints and compare human movement and skeletons with those of other animals.

In computing, the children will explore Actions in Programs, learning how sequences and commands control what happens in a digital program. We will also use Microsoft Clipchamp to create and edit a video titled “How Does the Human Body Work?”, linking closely to our science unit. Children will learn how to record, sequence, trim and enhance video clips to create a polished final piece. As part of our online safety curriculum, the children will also develop their understanding of copyright and ownership, learning how to use digital content respectfully and responsibly.

In Art, the children will begin with observational drawing, developing their ability to notice detail, proportion and shape. They will then move into digital media, transforming their drawings with digital tools to explore how traditional and modern artistic methods can work together. Our focus artist is Leonardo da Vinci, whose detailed anatomical and observational sketches will inspire our own work.

In Spanish, the children will learn the days of the week, months of the year, and related vocabulary. They will practise using this vocabulary in simple sentences and speaking activities. Alongside this, they will explore aspects of Spanish culture, developing an understanding of traditions and daily life.

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

Timetable

Year 3 Curriculum Plan 

Newsletter

Useful Links to Online Resources

Microsoft Teams Access