Year 3
Week beginning 20th July 2026
This week we had great fun learning more as part of our exciting Roman Day on Tuesday. They made mosaic pictures, some coins using clay. They also made their own shields and then tried them out making a shield wall too. It was an fantastic experience! We have also written some amazing poems focusing on the events at Pompeii. We have been analysing data in bar graphs, pictograms and two way tables. Another highlight was having a go at making an aqueduct in D&T, using what we have learnt about Roman aquaducts.
As a reward for filling our class star jar, the children are invited to bring in a small toy or board game to enjoy during our class treat on Tuesday.
Please ensure that any toys brought in are:
* Small and easy to manage in the classroom.
* Not electronic (no tablets, gaming devices, or electronic toys).
* Clearly named where possible.
The children are responsible for looking after their own belongings, so please avoid sending in anything valuable or sentimental.
Thank you for all your help and support over the year! Have a fantastic summer break!
Worship Theme This Week:
Our worship theme this week is:
Changing Seasons – A Time for Everything Ecclesiastes 3.1–8
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Matthew 19:26 “with God all things are possible.”
This week's learning:
This week promises to be another exciting one in Year 3, with lots of engaging learning taking place across the curriculum.
Maths: We will be consolidating learning from the year.
English: We will be thinking and writing about memories from this year and what we are looking forward to next year.
History: We will also learn about Hadrian's Wall, why it was built in AD 122 and how it helped defend Roman Britain.
Important dates and messages:
Our PE and library day this year is Wednesday. Every other week on Friday is our library slot.
Key dates
Wednesday 22nd July - Break up at 1:20pm
Our new class book:
The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Amy Shepherd
Homework:
Please note that this term's project homework is at the bottom of the page.
The children have been given their project homework and 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 couple sight recognition of common and tricky words with knowledge of phonics, that's when a child's reading can really take off.
These word lists contain the first 100 and the next 200 of the 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, therefore, 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 be able 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 Fakorede, Mrs Jacobs and Mrs Allery.