Parent/Carer Information Handbook
We have put together an overview of the curriculum for your child this year and also some general information and reminders that we hope you will find useful.
| Year 3 Parent Handbook 2023-2024 |
YEAR 3 (ALDER)
Welcome to Year 3 Alder.
We work enthusiastically across all the elements of the broad and balanced curriculum we experience. From developing our Maths skills using a range of practical resources to playing with words and improving our writing. To Investigating the world around us in Science and Geography. We immerse ourselves into the life of the Stone Age and The Romans. Our ‘Wow’ days have taken us back in time!
We work together as a team discussing and sharing our ideas. We aim to encourage and nurture each other during our journey together in Year 3.
We work enthusiastically across all the elements of the broad and balanced curriculum we experience. From developing our Maths skills using a range of practical resources to playing with words and improving our writing. To Investigating the world around us in Science and Geography. We immerse ourselves into the life of the Stone Age and The Romans. Our ‘Wow’ days have taken us back in time!
We work together as a team discussing and sharing our ideas. We aim to encourage and nurture each other during our journey together in Year 3.
Year 3 updates
In Year 3 we have started our new History topic finding out all about life in ancient Rome. We have been looking at different sources and discussing what these can tell us about ancient Rome and what it was like to live there. In Science our topic of Light has enabled us to start conducting some exciting practical investigations. So far we have completed an investigation to find out which types of materials reflect the most light. In English we have been adapting poetry to help us write our own poems. We are now using the book 'The Secret of Black Rock' by Joe Todd-Stanton to write our own adventure stories. We have been using drama activities and exploring lots of new vocabulary to help us. In PE we are developing our tennis skills and practising lots of different balances and roll in gymnastics. This term we are looking forward to our trip to Whipsnade Zoo and Verulamium in St Albans.
Year 3 recently dove into the world of science with an exciting investigation focused on unravelling the mysteries of different rocks. Picture curious minds buzzing with excitement as we explored the unique properties of each rock. With hands-on experimentation, we delved into the textures, colours, and characteristics, transforming our classroom into a hub of scientific discovery.
But that's not all! Our journey continued with an explosive Volcano Wow Day that transported us into the heart of seismic adventures. Through the magic of movement and drama, Year 3 became budding geologists, absorbing knowledge about earthquakes and volcanoes in a way that was not just educational but downright exhilarating!
But that's not all! Our journey continued with an explosive Volcano Wow Day that transported us into the heart of seismic adventures. Through the magic of movement and drama, Year 3 became budding geologists, absorbing knowledge about earthquakes and volcanoes in a way that was not just educational but downright exhilarating!
HOMEWORK
LETTERS
| Year 3 Curriculum Letter Summer Term 2022 |
| Year 3 Curriculum Letter Spring Term 2022 |
| Year 3 Curriculum Letter Autumn Term 2021 |
GALLERY
Our work on Tolerance
KS2 Field
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Stonehenge Topic
The Outside Stage
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Science
The Outside Classroom
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Alder 2022/2023
Art Week 2023
The children made some wonderful art during Art Week which was displayed at our Art Exhibition in June.
Stone Age WOW Day
Year 3 stepped back in time to the Stone Age recently with their Stone Age Wow Day. Not only did they explore Stone Age clothing, but they made jewellery from clay, created their own cave paintings and tasted a selection of berries.
CURRICULUM
The Curriculum Overview Plan for Year 3 can be found in the Curriculum section within this website.