Term 1

Hello and welcome to Term 1,

We hope you had a super summer. We are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, as we begin our learning in Year 3 and KS2. Although some things are slightly different in KS2, please do not worry about anything!

This term our Maths learning starts with place value. In English, we will begin to learn how to use paragraphs when writing a story, before moving on to writing non-chronological reports. In History, we will be travelling back in time to learn about the fascinating period in time from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. In Art, we will be creating our own versions of pre-historic art. Whilst in Science, we will be discovering how rock is formed.

Our P.E sessions will be on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, when we will be playing hockey and handball. Please ensure that named kits are in school during this time. 

Homework is set on Thursdays and should be handed in on Tuesdays. A copy of the spellings we are working on will also be included, with activities set on Spelling Shed to support this. We have weekly spelling tests on Fridays. Logins for MyMaths, Spelling Shed and Times Table Rockstars will be attached inside the front cover of Homework books.

In Year 3, we will be learning to recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables, as well as revisiting the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables from Year 2. Both of the above maths websites give your child opportunities to consolidate their learning from the classroom in a fun way.

Please note that the free fruit scheme only covers children in Reception and Key Stage 1. Children in Key Stage 2 are not included, so please send your child with a piece of fruit or another healthy snack for break time.

Children are welcome to bring a pencil case to school, but please make sure it’s small enough to fit inside their desk tray.

If you have any questions during the term, please do not hesitate to come and have a chat with us on the playground at the end of the day or email via the school office.

Best wishes,

Mrs  Baker and Miss Magowan