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Class Three

Welcome to Class 3

Academic year 2024-25

In class 3, Mrs O'Dowd teaches Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays whilst Miss Glaves teaches on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The class is supported by Mrs Blair, Mrs Sloneczny and Mrs Drake.

Topic 4

Traders & Raiders

  

In this topic, we will learn about the Vikings. Were they traders, raiders or settlers?  How did they get here, for how long did they stay and in what ways did they change our country. We are very excited to be visiting Jorvik (York) to really bring this topic to life!

 

Our Christian value is: Forgiveness

 

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

 

Maths

Y3: Fractions, mass & capacity

Y4: Fractions & decimals

English

Myths, legends and playscripts, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Reading comprehension - How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

SciencePlants
D & TMaking a slingshot
ComputingOnline safety  & Collaborative Learning 
REHow and why do people mark significant events in their life?
HistoryVikings
WellbeingCitizenship
MusicDeveloping singing (Vikings)
FrenchLes colours et les animaux sauvages
PEDodgeball & gymnastics

 

Homework is posted on Teams every Thursday and due in by the end of Tuesday the following week.

Spelling tests take place each Tuesday.

If you would like to speak to us, we will be outside classroom 3 each morning, after school or you can email or call the office.

Class 3 Knowledge Organisers

Topic 3

Tremors

  

In this topic, we will learn about the layers of the Earth; how mountains are formed; how earthquakes occur and all about volcanoes!

 

Our Christian value is: Loyalty

 

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

 

Maths

Multiplication and division, length and perimeter

 

English

Historical narratives, newspapers, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Reading comprehension - The Firework Maker's Daughter by Philip Pullman

ScienceLight
D & TTorches
ArtLight & dark
ComputingOnline safety  & 'Inside a computer'
REMuslim festivals
GeographyLiving near volcanoes
WellbeingSafety & changing bodies
MusicTelling stories through music (mountains)
FrenchLes Monstres
PEForest School & fitness

 

Knowledge Organisers

Topic 2

Anglo-Saxons

  

In this topic, we will learn why the Anglo-Saxons came to Britain, how they lived and ruled, what their beliefs were and how the Vikings became a threat.

 

Our Christian value is: Consideration

 

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

 

Maths

Year 3: addition and subtraction, multiplication and division

Year 4: area, multiplication and division

English

Poetry, portal stories and recounts (diaries), spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Reading comprehension - Owen and the Soldier by Lisa Thompson

ScienceAnimals including humans (food, digestive system and food chains)
D & TFastenings
ArtGrowing artists (shape and shading focus)
ComputingOnline safety  & databases 
RECreation (Genesis)
HistoryInvasion of Britain by the Anglo-Saxons
WellbeingHealth & wellbeing
MusicBallads
FrenchDans le salle de classe
PETag rugby & dance

 

 

Topic 1 

Where does food come from?

   

In this topic, we will learn in which different biomes different foods grow and how trading responsibly is important for the environment. We will take a closer look at where chocolate comes from!

 

Our Christian value is: Thankfulness

 

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

 

Maths

Place value, addition and subtraction

English

Calligram poems, instructional writing & developing characters in stories, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Reading comprehension - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo

ScienceSound
D & TAdapting a recipe
ArtAbstract shape and art
ComputingNetworks & the internet and online safety
REWhat does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?
Geography

Where does food come from?

WellbeingFamily and relationships
MusicRock & Roll
FrenchBonjour
PEHockey & football

 

 

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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