Year 3
Week beginning 12th of October 2026
We have had another busy week in Year 3! The children developed their storytelling skills by writing their own narratives, focusing on the build-up, problem and resolution. They also continued exploring light in Science, everyday life in Anglo-Saxon Britain in History, and forgiveness in RE. It has been lovely to see their enthusiasm, creativity and growing confidence across the curriculum.
Worship Theme This Week:
FORGIVENESS
Matthew 6:14-15
14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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:
- Thursday 1st October – Harvest celebration
- Monday 12th October – Individual and sibling photographs – Frazer Portraits
- Friday 16th October – 170th birthday celebrations. 4 pm – 7 pm
- Friday 23rd October - Break up for half-term
- Monday 2nd November – Children return for term 2
- Wednesday 4th November – Year 4 swimming starts
- Saturday 7th November – St. James’ Open Morning for new parents. 10 am - 12 pm
- Friday 13th November – Mufti Day for Children in Need
- Tuesday 15th December – Year 5 and 6 Carols by Candlelight – church
- Friday 18th December - Break up for Christmas holidays
Curriculum
English: We will edit and publish our narratives before exploring the features of non-chronological reports. We will research and plan our reports, then write an introduction.
Maths: We will continue developing our addition and subtraction skills.
Science: We will continue exploring light through practical activities.
History: We will learn about Alfred the Great and his importance in Anglo-Saxon history.
RE: We will explore staying right with God and what this means to Christians.
Computing: We will practise our times tables using Times Tables Rock Stars, including a Sound Check.
The children will also enjoy French, Music, PE, PSHE, spelling, handwriting and reading throughout the week.
Our new class book:
Varjak Paw by SF Said
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 will enable children to 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. When you pair sight recognition of common and tricky words with phonics knowledge, a child's reading can really 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 have a reading book in school – this 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 the learning we will be doing this term. Two per week is our minimum recommendation. MyMaths login details are on the back of their reading record.
TTRS should be the main way children practice their timetables. 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.