Year 3
Week beginning 9th of November 2026
What a fantastic first week back we have had in Year 3! The children have settled back into their routines brilliantly and have shown great enthusiasm for their new learning. It has been lovely to see their positive attitudes, determination and eagerness to take on new challenges. As we continue through this busy and exciting term, we look forward to seeing the children grow in confidence and make even more progress. With Christmas fast approaching, there is plenty to look forward to!
Worship Theme This Week:
Light
John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Important dates and messages:
Key Dates:
PE days in Year 3 are Tuesdays – please remember to send your child into school every Tuesday in their PE kit.
The calendar section on the website lists all major events throughout the academic year, but here are some reminders:
Curriculum
English: We will explore how Charles Dickens described Victorian London, describe the character of Mr Bumble, rewrite a scene from Oliver Twist and create our own interesting characters.
Maths: We will practise adding and subtracting two-digit and three-digit numbers, explore complements to 100 and learn how to estimate answers.
Geography: We will explore our local area, focusing on railways and the location of nearby train stations.
History: We will learn about the development of the first steam train and its importance during the Industrial Revolution.
RE: We will explore the importance of the Menorah in Judaism.
D&T: We will identify the key parts of a bridge and explain their purpose.
Computing: We will learn how to understand and respond to emails.
PSHE: We will explore how trusted adults help to keep us healthy and safe and identify the safe adults in our lives.
The children will also enjoy PE, library time, spelling, handwriting, reading and Maths Mastery throughout the week. We will also take part in a special Remembrance Service and support Children in Need with our Mufti Day on Friday.
Our new class book:
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Homework:
This term's project homework is at the bottom of the page.
The children have received their project homework and an overview. Please choose at least two tasks to complete throughout our project. The children are welcome to complete more if they wish.
We look forward to seeing what they produce in our homework museum.
We also encourage children to practice the statutory Y3/4 spellings.
Spellings
Research shows that learning just 13 of the most frequently used words lets children read 25% of any text. Learning 100 high-frequency words gives a beginner reader access to 50% of virtually any text, whether a children's book or a newspaper report. Pairing sight recognition of common and tricky words with phonics knowledge can really help a child's reading take off.
These word lists include the first 100 and the next 200 most common words children encounter in their reading. The words are listed in frequency order, reading down the columns from the most common, 'the'.
Spellings we are learning in our spelling lessons this half-term:
Reading:
We would love to see Year 3 using their extra time at home to read some brilliant books. If children read three times at home, they get a raffle ticket. Please keep a quick record in reading logs; your children can write the title in to help! We would also like to encourage children to bring their reading records to school every day.
Reading books – we would like to remind everyone to bring a reading book to school – it can be a school or home book. We want all children to share recommendations and reviews of what we have read recently. We display books we've read in the classroom to get children talking about the stories they love and inspire others to try new titles.
Additional resources
Below are some other resources that you can use for optional work at home:
Recommended reading list:
English reading activities:
English reading activities should include reading an extract or a short story and answering questions. Guidance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Y_67GMkP4
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/reading
- All activities through this link
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zs44jxs
- What are facts and opinions?
- What does an author do?
- What is inference?
https://www.everyschool.co.uk/english-key-stage-2-comprehension-2.html
- All activities through this link
Maths
MyMaths – We will set up MyMaths tasks termly, based on this term's learning. We recommend at least two per week. MyMaths login details are on the back of their reading record.
TTRS should be the main way children practice their tables. Children should still be completing 3 sound checks and 2 garage bands a week.
However, if they would like a change or focus on particular tables, they can use "Hit the button".
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ - This website is a good resource to find fun games for children to play, with specified age ranges.
Many thanks for all of your support,
Mrs Johnson and Mrs Allery.