Hello!

I hope you all had a restful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the final stretch of Year 3. We’ve got an exciting half-term ahead, packed with learning, creativity, and memorable moments.

What are we learning this half-term?

This term, we’ll be diving into the fascinating world of the Ancient Greeks! You can find all the curriculum details here:

 

Below, you'll find our History and Science Knowledge Organisers, which outline the key learning for this half-term. Additionally, you’ll see the spelling units we’ll be covering in class.

 

 Our Class Texts:

We’ll be continuing with Varjak Paw by SF Said, alongside exploring a range of Ancient Greek myths. If you’re able to, feel free to purchase a copy of Varjak Paw to support your child’s reading at home.

 School Expectations

To help your child thrive this half-term, here are a few key reminders:

• Reading: Please ensure your child reads at least 3 times a week at home. Don’t forget to sign their home-school book. You’re also welcome to join us at Reading Lair!
• DoodleMaths & DoodleSpell: Children should aim to stay in the green zone—this means around 40 minutes of practice per week.
•  Gold Award Goals: Many children are working toward their Gold Award—but if your child is still on Silver, that’s absolutely fine! You can find the award criteria at the back of their home-school book.
• Stay Connected: Keep an eye on our class blog for updates, photos, and highlights from our learning journey.

 

PE

Year 3 will have PE sessions every Tuesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon with Miss Robinson. Please ensure your child is prepared with the correct PE kit for each session.

PE Kit includes:

• Red top
• Black shorts or joggers
• Jewellery must be removed, and longer hair should be tied up.

As some PE lessons will take place outdoors, please provide additional layers for colder days. All kits should be clearly named to avoid any mix-ups.

 

Jigsaw PSHE Focus

To find out more please click here
 

🎭 Performance & Key Dates

We’ve got some exciting events coming up, including our end-of-year performance! Keep an eye out for more details and key dates, which will be shared soon. Find out more information on this blog: click here

Key dates:

Monday 26th of May- HALF TERM 

Monday 2nd of June- INSET DAY- SCHOOL CLOSED 

Tuesday 3rd of June- All children back to school. 

 Friday 13th of June- KPNS Summer Fair 3:30pm-5pm 

Monday 16th of June- Healthy Living Week

 Friday 20th of June- Sports' Day (EYFS will have a separate Sports' Day) 

Wednesday 25th of June- South Wolds Academy Year 6 

Transition Day Thursday 26th of June- South Wolds Academy Year 6 Transition Day 

Friday 4th of July- Whole school transition day (Children spend the day with their new teachers). Saturday 5th of July- Keyworth Show (Parent helpers needed) 

 Monday 7th-9th July- Year 6 Residential 

Tuesday 22nd of July- Summer Show morning performance 9:30am

 Wednesday 23rd of July- Summer Show afternoon (2:30pm) and evening (6:30pm) performances. Friday 25th of July- Leavers' Assembly 9:10-10:30am

 

If you have any questions, feel free to catch me at the end of the day or pass a message through the school office.

I'm looking forward to a brilliant half-term together!

Take care,
Miss Fowell