Mrs David & Mrs Bowles

This term, in English, we are studying the following texts:

                          Egyptology by Ian Andrew                                                           Into the Forest by Anthony Browne

Children will be writing a narrative, a secret diary and a newspaper report. 

We use White Rose Maths. Below you can see the small steps we will be learning in the Summer term. Each small step usually represents one lesson. However, sometimes we may take a few extra lessons to learn and consolidate some of these maths skills. 

Our maths focus areas this term are: Time, Shape and Statistics.

We have three Guided Reading lessons every week. These are the texts we are reading this term:

In Science during the first half term we will be learning about Plant Reproduction, where we will learn to:

• Identify what plants need to grow healthily.
• Describe the structure and function of the parts of flowering plants.
• Investigate how plants transport water.
• Describe the life cycle of a flowering plant.
• Explain seed dispersal methods.
• Pose relevant questions.
• Design and record in results tables.
• Plan a simple enquiry.
• Complete, read and interpret data in a bar chart.
• Identify and suggest changes to an enquiry.
• Use results to draw conclusions.

In Science, during the second half-term we will be learning about Does hand span affect grip strength? where we will learn to:

• Recall key knowledge from previous units.
• Apply knowledge in new contexts.
• Carry out a full scientific enquiry

 In computing this term we are learning about graphing and spreadsheets. We use Purple Mash to help us learn about computing. You will find your login details in the back of your reading diary. https://www.purplemash.com/ 

Why did the Romans settle in Britain? 

In our Summer 1 history topic we will learn to:

• Explain what was important to people in Ancient Rome.
• Explain the meaning of the words ’empire’, ‘invasion’ and ‘settlement’.
• Analyse the different reasons for the Roman invasion of Britain.
• Explain how the Celts responded to the Roman invasion.
• Explain how the Roman army’s structure, discipline and equipment made it so successful.
• Use artefacts to make deductions about the lives of Roman soldiers in Britain.
• Explain the meaning of legacy, identifying how the Romans changed Britain and ordering legacies by their significance.

Why do people live near volcanoes?

In our Summer 2 geography topic we will learn to:

• Name all four layers of the Earth in the correct order, stating one fact about each layer.
• Explain one or more ways a mountain can be formed.
• Give a correct example of a mountain range and its continent.
• Describe a tectonic plate and know that mountains occur along plate boundaries.
• Correctly label the features of shield and composite volcanoes and explain how they form.
• Name three ways in which volcanoes can be classified.
• Describe how volcanoes form at tectonic plate boundaries.
• Explain a mix of negative and positive consequences of living near a volcano.
• State whether they would or would not want to live near a volcano.
• State that an earthquake is caused when two plate boundaries move and shake the ground.
• Explain that earthquakes happen along plate boundaries.
• List some negative effects that an earthquake can have on a community.
• Observe, digitally record and map different rocks using a symbol on a map.
• Identify rock types and their origins based on collected data.

In DT we are learning about textiles - cushions. We will learn to:

• Use a cross-stitch to join two pieces of fabric together.
• Design and cut the template for a cushion.
• Use cross-stitch and appliqué to decorate a cushion face.
• Make a cushion that includes appliqué and cross-stitch.

In Art we are exploring sketching, painting and printing landscapes.  We will be learning about Japanese print of Mount Fuji by Hokusa

In Music we will be exploring  sound colours and singing games this term. 

Year 3 are also taking part in 'The Big Sing' this year. 

In PE this term we are learning the following, through our scheme Get Set for PE:

Football:

• run, dribble, pass, receive, track

Golf:

• balance, co-ordination, striking, throwing

Tennis:

• Forehand, backhand, throwing, catching, rallying 

Basketball:

• run, jump, throw, catch, dribble, shoot

We follow the Worcestershire Agreed Syllabus for RE. 

Our two key questions this term are:

• What kind of world did Jesus want?
• How and why do people try to make the world a better place?

In PSHE we are learning about:

• Economic wellbeing
• Transition

LOTC 

Year 3 have learning outside the classroom for a two hours every other Tuesday afternoon. Children need to bring in dark jogging bottoms and wellies for these weekly sessions.  Please see our Outdoor Learning page for more information on LOTC

Parent/Carer art workshop – Thursday 1st April 9-9.30am

Class Trip to Lunt Roman Fort - 16th May

Adopt a Chef - as part of the children's DT and PE curriculums, Mr Caldora will be in school each term to teach the children about healthy eating and how to prepare different meals. This term he is visiting on 22nd May.

Toscana Strings Performance - 23rd May (Thank you PTA)

PTA School Disco – 24^th June

Sports Day and Family Picnic – 27^th June

Big Sing - 9th July

It is expected that parents will support their child’s learning through nightly reading, times tables and practising spelling words. Creative tasks may be set at points during the year that children can complete to support class topics or other whole school themes e.g. arts week or science week.

Expectations for homework

• Reading: Children will receive a reading book from school, which they should read every day. It is also encouraged for them to read their own books at home too, to develop a love of reading and an experience of a range of genres. Please log all in reading in their diaries.
• Spellings: children  will receive weekly spellings. Please support your child in learning these.
• Times tables:  Children should be using the online platform Times table Rock Stars - https://ttrockstars.com/ regularly to practice these, so that they know all of their facts up to 12 x 12 by the end of Year 4. At least three times a week (2, 5, 10, 3, 4, 8)
• Whole School Challenges: Throughout the year there are a range of special challenges e.g. make a bird feeders related to whole school initiatives. These tasks are optional and are in addition to homework set by class teachers.

Online Platforms (if you wish to do extra!)
Numbots - https://play.numbots.com/
Times table Rock Stars - https://ttrockstars.com/
Purple Mash - https://www.purplemash.com/