Welcome Back to Year 3!
A very warm welcome back to Year 3! We hope you all had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for an exciting half term ahead.
Please find attached below the curriculum map for Autumn 2, which tells you everything we will be learning about this half term. Our geography big idea is Why do earthquakes happen, and volcanoes erupt?
Our class story this half term is The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, which we know the children will love. We are also very excited to be taking part in a virtual author event this Friday, where the children will have the opportunity to meet an author online, hear all about their work and gain inspiration for their own reading and writing.
Homework
Children are expected to stay in the green zone for both Doodle Maths and DoodleSpell, as well as complete any additional assignments when they are set. These tasks are carefully chosen for each child and link directly to the learning taking place in school.
Regular reading at home remains one of the most valuable ways to support your child’s progress. We encourage children to read frequently and discuss what they have read with an adult whenever possible.
PE
Our PE days are Monday and Thursday.
- Children should come to school with their PE kit on Mondays.
- If PE kits were taken home at the end of last term and have not yet been returned, please ensure they are sent into school as soon as possible.
- Children will require their swimming kit on Thursdays (see swimming information below).
If your child has pierced ears, their earrings must be removed before PE lessons. If your child wears earrings, they should either remove them before coming to school on PE days or be able to remove them independently. Staff are unable to remove earrings for children.
Swimming
Swimming lessons will take place every Thursday.
Children will need to bring:
- A swimming costume (one-piece costume for girls or swimming trunks for boys)
- A towel
- A named bag to keep belongings together
Children are not required to wear caps or goggles, although long hair must be tied back. Keyworth Leisure Centre does not allow goggles unless written parental permission has been provided through school. If you have already provided this consent, you don’t need to do so again.
As we walk to and from the leisure centre each week, we will be reminding our class of the importance in representing our school positively within the community and ensuring that they stay safe. We expect children to:
- Walk sensibly and stay with the group
- Listen carefully to adults’ instructions
- Use quiet voices and show consideration for others
Attatched is a copy of the swimming expectations that the children will be reminded of before their first lesson back, if you would like to share it with your child at home.
Children should take their swimming kits home after each lesson and return them the following Thursday.
We are looking forward to an exciting and successful half term. Thank you for your continued support and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Miss Summers 🙂