Hello and welcome back!
I hope you all had a restful and joyful half-term break with your families. As we dive into the second half of the Autumn term, Iâm excited to share whatâs ahead for Year 3. This half-term is packed with exciting learning opportunities, enrichment activities, and plenty of fun!
To help keep you informed, Iâve put together this blog with key updates on curriculum coverage, PE/swimming days, homework expectations, and ways you can support us in school.
đ Curriculum Highlights
This half-term, weâll be exploring:
- Geography: Extreme Earth â Discovering natural disasters, climate zones, and how our planet changes.
- Science: Rocks â Investigating different types of rocks, fossils, and soil.
- Class Text: The Wild Robot by Peter Brownâ A brilliant story weâll be reading together. Children are welcome to bring their own copy to follow along!
Our books for the new year will be: The Great Cave & The Great Flood by Terry Deary
Youâll find our Geography and Science Knowledge Organisers attached below, which outline the key learning for each subject. Weâve also included the spelling units weâll be covering, including the statutory Orange Words for Years 3 and 4.
đ Homework Expectations
Hereâs a quick reminder of our weekly homework routines:
- Reading: Please ensure your child reads at least 3 times a week at home. Donât forget to sign their home-school reading record. Youâre also warmly invited to join us in the Reading Lair to read together!
- DoodleMaths & DoodleSpell: Children should aim to stay in the Green Zone by completing around 40 minutes of practice per week. Please focus on the âassignmentsâ as this is what we are working on in class.
- Bronze Reading Challenge: Encourage your child to work towards their Bronze Challenge, found at the back of their reading record.
- Class Blog: Keep an eye on our blog for regular updates and snapshots of our learning journey!
đ PE & Swimming Days
- Swimming: Every Thursday afternoon during the Autumn term. Children will walk to Keyworth Pool with Mrs Lees and other adults. Please see a previous blog from September about swimming.
- PE: Every Monday afternoon with Mrs Wales. Please ensure kits are clearly labelled and brought in each week.
đ Spellings
This half-termâs spelling units and statutory Orange Words are listed below. These will be practised in class and through DoodleSpell. Please practice these on doodle spell âassignmentsâ.
đ Can You Help?
Weâre looking for adult volunteers to support us with:
- Swimming on Thursdays: Walking with the children to and from Keyworth Pool.
- Library Visit â Thursday 18th December, 1.30â2:00pm: Join us for a lovely trip to Keyworth Library, where you can share a story with your child and help walk the class back to school.
If youâre able to help with either activity, please let me know or contact the school office. Your support makes a big difference!
đ Key Dates
Monday 3rd November- All children back in school after half term.
Tuesday 4th November- Opening Evening for Reception 2026 (6-7pm)
Friday 7th November- BGS visit Y3
Monday 10th November- Anti- Bullying Week
Tuesday 11th November- Remembrance Day
Thursday 13th November- Michael Rosen Virtual author visit Y3
Friday 14th November-Â Children in Need
Monday 17th November- INSET DAY- School closed to all children.
Friday 21st November-Â Year 1 Class Assembly
Tuesday 9th December- Christmas morning performance
Wednesday 10th December- Christmas afternoon and evening performance
Thursday 11th December- Y3 visit to the library (1.20pm-1.50pm)
Friday 12th December- Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas fair
Wednesday 17th December- Whole school panto visit
Thursday 18th December- Y3 visit to the library (1.30pm-2pm)
Friday 19th December- Break up for holidays
(Please also check the class blog and Dragonâs Roar for updates on upcoming events and important dates.)
If you have any questions, feel free to catch me at the end of the day or pass a message through the office. Iâm really looking forward to a fantastic half-term with Year 3!
Take care,
Miss Fowell
Learning links:
Our learning: Curriculum MatÂ
Geography Knowledge OrganiserÂ