I hope everyone had a wonderful and refreshing Spring break. We’re excited to welcome the children back for a brand‑new half-term filled with fantastic learning opportunities. We have lots of exciting topics to explore, including why rivers are so important in Geography. You can find the curriculum information and Knowledge Organiser attached at the bottom of this blog.
📚 What Will We Be Learning About?
This half-term, we are beginning two exciting new units in Geography and Science.
🌍 Geography – Rivers
Children will learn:
- What a river is and where rivers can be found.
- The features of a river, including source, mouth, meander, bank and stream.
- The journey of a river from the mountains to the sea.
- Why rivers are important for people, animals and the environment.
- The names and locations of key UK rivers.
- The names and locations of rivers around the world.
This topic will link directly to our Perlethorpe trip, where children will explore a river environment first-hand. Please click this link for more information: https://www.keyworth.notts.sch.uk/class-blogs/%f0%9f%8c%8a-our-exciting-river-visit-to-perlethorpe-on-8th-may/
🌱 Science – Plants
Children will learn:
- To identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants (roots, stem, leaves, flowers).
- What a plant needs to survive and grow (water, light, suitable temperature).
- How water is transported within plants.
- The life cycle of a flowering plant.
- How plants reproduce and how seeds are dispersed in different ways.
Below, you’ll also find our Geography and Science Knowledge Organisers, which outline key vocabulary and core learning for this half-term. You can also see the spelling units we’ll be covering in class.
📖 Our Class Text This Half-Term
Last half-term, we loved reading The Iron Man by Ted Hughes.
This half-term, we are diving into the exciting adventure story “Varjak Paw” by SF Said.
If you are able to purchase a copy for your child to bring in, that would be wonderful — but please don’t worry if not, as we have copies in school too.
🏡 Homework Expectations
Thank you for your continued support with home learning. Here is a reminder of the expectations for Year 3:
📘 Reading
- Children should read at least 3 times a week at home.
- Please sign the home–school reading record each week.
- You are warmly invited to attend Reading Lair to read together with your child.
🔢 DoodleMaths & DoodleSpell
- Children should aim to stay in their Green Zone, which equals around 40 minutes of practice per week.
- Spelling units for this half-term can be found below.
⭐ Silver Reading Challenge
- Please encourage your child to work toward their Silver Reading Challenges, located at the back of their home–school book.
📝 Class Blog
- Don’t forget to check the class blog regularly to keep up with Year 3 news, photos and learning updates!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ P.E. Information
Year 3 will have P.E. sessions every Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon.
P.E. Kit:
- Red top
- Black shorts or joggers
- Trainers
- Jewellery must be removed
- Longer hair should be tied up
As some sessions will take place outdoors, please provide extra layers on colder days.
All clothing should be clearly named to avoid mix-ups.
📅 Key Dates for Your Diary
Monday 13th April- All children back to school.
Tuesday 21st April- The Book Bus Fair in school.
Thursday 23rd April- FoKPNS Movie Night
Thursday 7th May- Y3 Library Visit
Friday 8th May – Year 3 Trip to Perlethorpe
Monday 11th May- Y6 SATs Week.
Tuesday 19th May- KPNS Musical Showcase
Friday 22nd May- Break up for half term.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to me or pass on a message via the school office.
I’m very much looking forward to seeing you all and having a fantastic Summer term together!
Take care,
Miss Fowell 😊
Geography KO Go With The Flow Updated 2026