Welcome to Year 3!
Mrs Lloyd is our class teacher and Miss Gabbitass is our Teaching Assistant
You can contact us 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.
DT
Spellings
Spellings go home on a Monday and are tested on a Friday.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
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eight |
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| eighty | |
| eighth | |
| weight | |
| neighbour | |
| vein | |
| veil | |
| beige | |
| sleigh | |
| freight |
Homework
Homework is handed out every Wednesday and must be returned the following Wednesday.
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
Please ensure PE kits are in school for Wednesday. Kits will be kept in school and returned each half term holiday for washing.
This half term we are learning skills in
ATHLETICS & DANCE
Class Charity - CAFOD
Our Class Charity this year is CAFOD - which stands for
'The Catholic Agency For Overseas Development'.
Watch this page for updates on fundraising activities.
Thank you for all your donations and support!
This half term we are learning about the Virtue of
Self - Control
Our Class saint is
St Patrick
Student's Student for Autumn Term 1 is
Well done, we are so proud of you!
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!
