Autumn 1 2026
Welcome to Year 3. We are really looking forward to welcoming you back and getting stuck into the autumn term, which will be a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other.
Here are some of the highlights of our curriculum this half term:
English: Within our writing sessions we are looking at the book "Leon and the place between" by Angela McAllister and Grahame Baker-Smith where we will create a setting description based on a scene from the book. Our reading will be based on the book 'The Fantastic Mr Fox”' by Roald Dahl.
Maths: Number, Addition & Subtraction
Science: electricity
Geography: What makes the perfect community? Community in rural and urban settlements- Class trip to Rowlands Castle to see a good example of a Village.
DT: Building structures- linking to our geography we will be building a replica of a settlement!
Spanish: Los Saludos (Greetings)
Me Presento (Presenting myself)
R.E: Diwali
Key Question: Would celebrating Diwali at home and in the community bring a feeling of belonging to a Hindu child?
Religion: Hinduism
Other key information for Year 3
PE - Monday and Wednesday
Please come to school in school PE kit - shorts or tracksuit bottoms in cold weather, white polo shirt or t-shirt, a school jumper and trainers. Please make sure long hair is tied back and jewellery is not worn/ stud earrings taped up.
Home learning -
Reading: Please read at least 3 times a week and get your reading logs signed by an adult. Bring it to school in your book bag every day and it will be checked at least once a week by an adult to be rewarded with house points.
Maths: TTRockstars.
Spelling Shed: Spelling Shed practice at least 3 times a week.
What to bring to school each day –playtime snack, Lunch box (unless your child is having a school packed lunch), water bottle and your home learning pack (reading book and reading log)
Library day - TBC
