Welcome to Year 3!
Mrs Curry is our class teacher
Mrs Connolly and Miss Crossland are our Teaching Assistants
Mrs McGovern will teach the class on a Friday
You can contact me if you have any queries on Class Dojo. Keep a look out for exciting updates posted on our class story!
RE
The Christian Family
We will have the opportunity to
- reflect on what it means to be part of a family.
- reflect on what it means to be part of the Christian family.
- know that we joined the Christian family when we were baptised.
- to know what happens when we are baptised.
- to know the signs used in baptism and understand why they are used.
- to know the promises made by the parents and godparents at baptism.
- to know that baptism is a Sacrament.
Parents of children who will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation please check all the information in the Catholic Life tab - First Sacraments
Science
LIGHT We are learning about:
- How light is needed to see things and darkness is the absence of light.
- How light is reflected from surfaces.
- How light from the sun can be dangerous and how we can protect our eyes.
- How shadows are formed.
- How the size of shadows change.
Geography
The 7 Continents
We are learning about:
- The names of the 7 continents and where they are located.
- How the 7 continents were formed and where they are located using the equator.
- The names of the countries in each continent, their capital cities and landmarks.
- How to use a compass to locate countries in a continent.
ART
Painting
We are learning about:
- Primary and secondary colours and using white to change the tone of a colour.
- Vincent Van Gogh and some of his famous paintings.
- Using acrylic paint effectively, experimenting with effects and textures.
- Using acrylic paint to create a similar version of a famous painting.
- The techniques of Tonking and Sgraffito.
- Comparing different methods and their effectiveness.
Homework
Homework is handed out every Monday and must be returned the following Monday.
Spellings
Spellings are given out on a Monday and we have a spelling test every Friday.
Reading
If your child reads another book apart from their reading book, please make a note of this in their reading record book with any comments.
Please ensure reading books are returned everyday.
PE
Our PE days are Monday and Wednesday. Children are to come to school wearing their PE kit which they will keep on for the entire school day. White t-shirt, black shorts (no cycling shorts please) and plain black trainers. When the weather is cooler, plain black joggers/full length black leggings can be worn and brown school sweatshirt/cardigan.
Class Charity - CAFOD
Our Class Charity this year is CAFOD - which stands for
Watch this page for updates on fundraising activities.
Thank you for all your donations
Important Dates:
Wednesday 17th September - Parent class information
Our Class Saint is
St Patrick
Our School Mission!
God asks us to
be the best version of ourselves.
God asks us to
try our best and keep everyone learning.
God asks us to
keep ourselves and others healthy and safe.
God asks us to
accept everyone.
God asks us to
look after others and the world around us.
Let us
Love, Learn and Live in Christ!
