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Class Three

Welcome to Class 3

Academic year 2025-26

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. 

Topic 3

Tribal Tales

  

In this topic, we will learn about what life was like in the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.

 

Our Christian value is: Loyalty

 

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

 

Maths

Year 3: Multiplication & division and Length & perimeter

Year 4: Length & perimeter and fractions

English

Historical narratives, non-chronological reports, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Reading comprehension - 'The Explorer' by Katherine Rundell

ScienceRocks
ArtPrehistoric painting
DTEating seasonally
ComputingVideo trailers & online safety
REJudaism
HistoryStone, Bronze and Iron Age
WellbeingSafety & changing bodies
MusicInstruments (Carribean)
FrenchLa Chenille qui fait des trous
PEHandball & fitness

 

Topic 2

Rainforests

  

In this topic, we will learn about the Amazon rainforest: its indigenous people, the different layers and explore different animals and plants that live there.

 

Our Christian value is: Consideration

 

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

 

Maths

Multiplication and division

English

Fantasy/imaginary world stories, poetry & playscripts, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Reading comprehension - 'The Explorer' by Katherine Rundell

ScienceStates of matter
D & TTextiles (sewing)
ComputingScratch (coding) & online safety
REWhat is the Trinity and why is it important for Christians?
GeographyRainforests
WellbeingKeeping safe and changing bodies
MusicBody and tuned percussion (Raniforests)
FrenchAs-tu un animal?
PEDance & rugby

 

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. 

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

 

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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