Welcome to Year 3!   

Mr Rondeau

Class Teacher

Mrs Elmer 

Teaching Assistants

The Curriculum

We really look forward to working with both the children and yourselves as parents / carers this year. 

Year 3 marks the beginning of the children's Key Stage 2 journey, building on the learning they developed in Key Stage 1. They will learn through an engaging, immersive curriculum that promotes practical enquiry and discussion, alongside a range of written methods. We also use our fantastic outdoor area across the year. 

This year we shall have three termly topics: Footsteps in the Sand, Scavengers and Settlers and Tomb Raiders. We have chosen to spread each topic over a term as we can delve deeply into each area in great detail and give the children the best opportunities to learn through fun and engaging activities and trips. 

Autumn Term topic

Our topic for the Autumn Term is called Footsteps in the Sand.
During the first few weeks, we will visit Chichester and Dell Quay. We will explore natural features and processes in coastal environments, including examining how human activity can both threaten and benefit these areas. The children will also learn about various coastal habitats through observation, discussion, and hands-on practical activities.

Reading

Reading continues to be an extremely important part of learning and school life.
In Year 3, the children will read in school every day. Staff will use this time to listen to children read and to change books that have been completed.

Please support us by reading with your child as often as possible, signing their reading record, and commenting on how they got on. Your help is greatly appreciated, as we believe reading is the key to success.

We’ve chosen some fantastic texts for our guided reading lessons, starting with The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd. It has received brilliant reviews and is praised for being funny, imaginative, and beautifully illustrated.

PE

We ask that children wear their PE kits to school on their PE days to minimise the need to bring extra bags. As the weather turns cooler, children are encouraged to wear warm clothing—such as navy or black tracksuit bottoms—for their outdoor PE sessions.

Homework

Homework is outlined in the Homework Grid.

Please continue to use Spelling Shed to practise weekly spellings through the various activities. I will also send home copies of the spellings. In addition, we will be practising spellings in class every week.

Reading
Please continue to read regularly with your child. This includes your child reading to you, as well as you reading to them, so they are exposed to a wide range of vocabulary.

Your child will bring home their Reading Record and reading book each day and return them to school each morning. Thank you in advance for your support.

Communication

To help us support your child, we ask that you keep us informed of any worries or concerns you or your child may have.
By sharing any difficulties, we can ensure your child comes to school happy and ready to learn.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at:
year3@englishmartyrs.school

You’re also very welcome to make an appointment to meet with me after school—my door is always open.

We can’t wait to begin our exciting Year 3 journey with your children and celebrate their many achievements!

 Kind regards

Mr Rondeau and the Year 3 team.