Welcome to Class 3
Spring term - first half 2023
Happy New Year to you all! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to all the exciting learning that we have planned this half term.
Our topic this half term is: Our Christian value is:
Gods and Mortals Loyalty
From nothingness came chaos; from chaos came air and water; from air and water came life. Then, rising majestically from the darkness, came Gaia, Mother Earth, a beacon of warmth and light. Discover a fantastical world full of mythical creatures and legendary heroes. Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis and Zeus reign almighty from Mount Olympus, watching mere mortals on dusty Athenian streets. Meet Theseus, the hero, and Helen of Troy, the beautiful face that launched a thousand ships. Explore the terrains of Greece, where in pure blue skies, the Sun scorches waxen wings and melts the fortunes of Icarus and Daedalus. Then decide your own fate when a mysterious box is found and stirs your curious mind.
Maths | Multiplication & division, length and perimeter, and fractions. |
English | Portal stories; instructions and poetry; spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - our main text is 'Greek Myths' by Marcia Williams |
Science | Light |
Art | Colour blending, texture and pattern. |
D & T | Make a Trojan Horse |
Computing | Coding (Scratch) and research using the internet & Internet safety |
RE | How to festivals and worship show what matters to Muslims? |
History | Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology |
Geography | Physical geography of Greece |
PSHE | Our new Routes 2 Resilience words are: determined, kind and creative Family and friends - close positive relationships. E-Safety week |
Music | Pitch |
PE | Dance and gymnastics |
Autumn term - second half 2022
We hope you had a restful but fun week off and are ready for our fabulous new topic and lots of exciting learning!
Our topic for this half term: Our Christian value is:
Traders & Raiders Consideration
Big and strong, powerful and brave, the Saxons wave their battle axes and brandish their swords as they begin to invade Britain’s shores. Sail back to the Dark Ages, where battles were rife and fear reigned. Find out about the lives of the Saxons, including how they lived and where they came from. Meet the bloodthirsty Vikings from Scandinavia – never before had such terror swept the land. Make a Saxon sword or a Viking brooch and decorate it with intricate patterns. Are you ready to shine a light on the dangerous and deadly Dark Ages?
Maths | Addition & subtraction and Multiplication & division |
English | Recounts; myths and legends; spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - our main text is 'How to Train Your Dragon' by Cressida Cowell |
Science | Food, digestion and food chains. |
Art | Shading |
D & T | Make Viking long houses |
Computing | Coding (writing and debugging programs) and research using the internet & PowerPoint |
RE | What do Christians learn from the creation story? |
History | Anglo-Saxons and Vikings |
Geography | Where the Anglo-Saxon and Vikings came from and how they divided up Britain. |
PSHE | Our new Routes 2 Resilience words are: positive, happy and tolerant Keeping safe: drugs, alcohol and tobacco; anti-bullying week and Children in Need |
Music | Recorders |
PE | Hockey & tag rugby |
Autumn term - first half 2022
We hope you had a wonderful summer holidays and we can't wait to see you for a fun packed term in class 3.
Our topic from this half term: Our Christian value is:
Misty Mountain Sierra Thankfulness
Mighty mountains peak above the morning mists, imposing and eternal, rocky outcrops at their feet. Discover how these giants are formed, as a fold or a block, a dome or a plateau. Find out about who, or what can live in such a testing environment.
Maths | Place value & addition and subtraction |
English | Explanations; calligrams; developing characters in a story; spelling, grammar and punctuation. Reading comprehension - our main text is 'Freaky Peaks' by Anita Ganeri |
Science | Sound |
Art | Shading & weaving |
Computing | Coding (writing and debugging programs) and research using the internet & PowerPoint |
RE | What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today? |
History | Sir Edmund Hilary & Tenzing Norgay |
Geography | Mountain formation; mountains of the world and UK; contour lines |
PSHE | Our new Routes 2 Resilience words are: confident, resilient and curious Having a healthy lifestyle; looking after your mental health & recognising our uniqueness |
PE | Forest School & football |
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. |