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Swithland St Leonard's CofE Primary School

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Class Three

Welcome to Class 3

Academic year 2025-26

We hope you have had a wonderful summer. We are very excited to welcome you back to get started on our exciting line up of topics planned for you. 

In class 3, Mrs O'Dowd teaches on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays whilst Miss Glaves teaches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Mrs Warren teaching French on a Wednesday afternoon. The class is supported by Mrs Blair, Mrs Sloneczny and Mrs Drake.

Topic 1

Pharaohs

  

In this topic, we will learn about when and where the Ancient Egyptian civilisation was, what was important to these people and explore mummification!

 

Our Christian value is: Thankfulness

 

During this six week topic, we will also be learning:

 

Maths

Place value, addition & subtraction

English

Myths & legends, recounts (diaries), poetry, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Reading comprehension - 'The Ancient Egypt Sleepover' by Stephen Davies

ScienceElectricity
D & TElectrical systems
ComputingEmails & online safety
REWhat is it like for someone to follow God?
HistoryAncient Egypt
WellbeingHealth & wellbeing
MusicInstruments - South Africa
FrenchBonjour
PEFootball & hockey

 

Homework is posted on Teams every Monday and due in the following Monday.

Spelling tests take place each Tuesday.

PE kit (please label all of it) needs to be in school everyday.

Your child needs a water bottle in school everyday.

If you would like to speak to us - please do not hesitate - we will be outside classroom 3 each morning, after school or you can email or call the office. 

Knowledge Organisers

Internet Safety

 

As a school, we carry out lessons on internet safety. Because many children are currently spending more time online, we would like to signpost you to the following sites so you can talk together about staying safe online.

 

Top tips on how to stay safe online.

 

Here is a series of 3 videos aimed at children aged 8-10 looking at staying safe online.

Had fun playing Band Runner? Now watch Sam, Ellie and Alfie continue their adventures in the Play Like Share films. The films will help you learn more about staying safe online.
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