Spring 2

What a busy and exciting term we have had in Year 3! We have dived into chocolate madness this half term and have been learning about the following:

• In English, we have been rehearsing, writing and performing poetry which the children did a brilliant job of. We were blown away by their creativity. Also, we have been writing persuasive posters which we are very excited to be sending off to Cadbury World once completed.
• In Maths, we have been working on our 3s,4s and 8s times table knowledge and how to apply this to different problems. We have also looked at pictograms, tables and bar models for statistics. 
• Our Science learning this half term involved looking at skeletons and which bones are found in human and other animals. Some of our key vocabulary this term has been: bones, muscles, support, protect, move, spine, skull and joints. We investigated by making an arm muscle using elastic bands, measuring our femurs and enquiring into how animals move.
• Our Art has involved lots of creativity around chocolate, we completed observational drawings and sketches of Celebrations and Heroes. We went on to paint these sketches thinking about how to make the exact colours and considering the tone. 
• In Geography, we have looked at where chocolate comes from ,the journey it takes from the cocoa beans to the consumer, and also what factories are like in the UK, and what farms are like in the Ivory Coast. 
• In French, we have been looking at the French words for hobbies and animals, pronouncing these words and beginning to write them. 
• Our Music learning has been the loud and impactful African percussion! Thank you to those who came to the concert - the children have really progressed their learning and their confidence has increased too! 
• In PE, we have been learning basketball and their skills in bouncing, control and passing has really come on well. Inside, we have been making a whole class chocolate dance to the theme of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 

Next half term, we cannot wait to get 'stuck into' our Roman learning (including our trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace), begin playing the violin (information about the concert will be coming soon) and so much more! We will continue to update you. 

We wish you a happy break and can't wait to see the children back for their Summer Term. 

Spring 1

Year 3 have had an amazing start back to the new year.

In English we go to know each other better as they created autobiographies about themselves.  The children then created a story about a polluted world and how the characters actions transformed the world into one of their dreams instead.

Within Maths, the children have been practising their mental strategies with addition and subtraction as well as learning about time. We had a chance to get out into the courtyard and draw a giant clock, as well as using some practise clocks in class to bring time to life.

Our topic this term was ‘Our Local Area’ and we managed to get out and about Chineham to see what the land uses are and make comparisons with bigger cities.

Our Art learning has been printing this half term. After studying information about Lancelot Ribeiro, the children used oil pastels to create a city scape. Then they created a multimedia city scape which they printed onto a colourful background.

In Music, we have started the drum percussion music and the children are really enjoying trying a range of instruments. They are making some powerful sounding music which they cannot wait to showcase in their concert. 

Our PE this term has been focussed on learning all about badminton and hockey improving their accuracy and control.

Well done for another fantastic half term, enjoy your break :)

We look forward to our next term all about Trade, where chocolate comes from, and creating some detailed, chocolate themed art work.

Year 3 team from left:

Mrs Crook (LSA), Miss Thomas (Teacher of Hazel) and Miss Wynne (Teacher of Hawthorn)

Autumn 2 Term 

The second part of the Autumn term started off spectacularly with Iron Age Matt visiting us! The children got to touch Iron and Bronze artefacts, explore puzzles, shield making, weapon training and various other fun, artistic activities which they got thoroughly stuck into! Our computing lessons have also been based on the Bronze and Iron Age where power points have been created with all kinds of transitions, pictures and backgrounds. 

In Maths, the children have really impressed us with their learning about 2D and 3D shape, measurement including using rulers, and fraction work too - we can't wait to re-visit these areas to build on their knowledge further. 

Our English learning, got off to a dramatic start when Iron Man landed on our school playground! The children wrote blogs and descriptive pieces of writing all based on the Iron Man - this was certainly something to remember!

In Art, the children have been making sculptures of Iron Man and working at getting these to look 3D - they have also painted them and practised colour mixing this half term. 

In Music this term, Mr Balch has been tirelessly teaching the children how to play the ukulele which they have now performed in their end of term concert - Miss Thomas and Miss Wynne were impressed with how quick the children picked up the songs and chords. 

In PE this term we have seen attacking, defending and dodging happening in our tag rugby lessons, and inside we have focussed on balances in gymnastics. We have some very flexible and agile Year 3 children who were able to hold their balances beautifully. 

Within Science, we have looked at magnets and which materials are magnetic or not. We have experimented with magnets and also learning about friction and how a toy car can travel on different surfaces. 

Bonjour - In French the children have learnt numbers 1-20, days of the week and months of the year. This is something we will be re-capping regularly to help us remember. 

Looking ahead to next term, we can't wait to begin our Geography learning by looking at where in Europe our local area is - we will even be having a short walk around Chineham as part of this. 

Well done for a jam packed half term - enjoy the break and rest. 

Happy Holidays Year 3

Autumn 1 Term 

What an exciting and busy start to the Autumn term we have had in Year 3. Our learning has been based around the Stone Age. We were even lucky enough to participate in Stone Age day where we built fires to cook stew! In Maths, we have learnt about place value, addition and subtraction (including money), perimeter and multiplication and division of the 2,5 and 10 times tables - we will be building on this knowledge in the Spring term. Our English learning has consisted of diary writing, a Stone Age story and a wonderfully factual non-chronological report. In Science, we have learnt about rocks and geology. In PE, we have been keeping warm outside by learning the skills within tennis, and also inside we have been utilising our agility in circuit training. A particular highlight was making our Stone Age weapon pouches which required us sewing and using hessian as our fabric to give a more authentic look. 

We look forward to diving into the second part of the Autumn term and extending the children's learning, especially into learning all about the Bronze and Iron Age. 

Welcome to Year 3 (Hazel and Hawthorn) 2024-2025

What a wonderful start to Year 3 the children have had. It has been so lovely to welcome the children back after a long summer break and we are very excited to have them joining Key Stage Two. The children have all settled in brilliantly and have adapted very well to their new classes and year group. We are looking forward to delving into our learning about the Stone Age and all of our other areas of the curriculum too!

Just to inform you, Year 3 PE will be on a Tuesday (Outdoor) and Friday (Indoor) this year. The children will need to wear their PE kit into school to be worn for the duration of the day. 

Please feel free to drop us an email or call via the office if you have any queries or concerns, we are always willing to help where we can. 

Our current Year 3 staff team.

Left to right: Mrs Crook (LSA in afternoons), Miss Thomas (Hazel Class Teacher), Miss Wynne (Hawthorn Class Teacher), Mrs Abbey (HLTA) and Mrs Browne (LSA in mornings).