Year 3

'The more that you read, the more things you will know.

The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’

Dr. Seuss 

Year 3 is an important year as it represents the transition from KS1 to KS2. The children will notice that the learning becomes more formal and structured and independence and resilience are promoted and encouraged as two important skills that will set them up for life in the juniors. 

Year 3 Classes

3B

The teacher in 3B is Miss Bawa and the teaching assistants are Mrs Rainey, Mrs Singh and Miss Iqbal.

3B have PE lessons on Tuesday and Wednesday and should come into school in their PE kit on those day.

3HV

The teachers in 3HV are Mrs Vesey and Mrs Husain and the teaching assistants are Mrs Rainey and Mrs Singh.

Mrs Vesey teaches on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Mrs Husain teaches on a Thursday and Friday.

3HV have PE lessons on Wednesday and Friday and should come into school in their PE kit on those day.

3K

The teacher in 3K is Miss Key and the teaching assistants are Mrs Rainey and Mrs Singh.

3K have PE lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays and should come into school in their PE kit on that day.

Key Information

Homework

Homework for all Year 3 classes goes out on Google Classroom on a Friday.

Spellings are also given out via Google Classroom on a Friday and are tested the following Friday in 3B and 3K. 3HV will have their spelling test on a Thursday.

Children should be reading their home reading books each night at home and these are changed weekly.

Year 3 Topics

Some of the topics and activities covered in Year 3 are as follows: 

UK Geography 

Children learn about the geography of the UK, looking at where the UK is on a world map, the four different countries and their capital cities, rivers and mountains and different landscapes and landmarks within our countries. 

The Stone Age 

Children learn about life in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, a period covering a million years of history. As well as understanding the chronology of this fascinating time, children will learn about the food, religion, homes, technology, and art and how each of these areas developed and changed over time and how amazing developments occurred from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. 

Ancient Egypt  

During this topic, the children learn about life in Ancient Egypt which includes what they ate, wore, and how they spent their free time. They learn about the importance of the River Nile as a transportation route and a source of energy for animals and crops. In addition to this, they also learn about Pharaohs, the important part they played in Egyptian Society, their burial customs and beliefs.

Our curriculum overview provides more detailed information about other activities and learning opportunities that take place in Year 3.

Year 3 Helpful learning websites