Y3 Notices

The week in Review

English

We have been practising our skills independently and have completed an assessment to show off how far we have come since starting Year 3. The children had an opportunity to share their writing talents. They described BSM in the past and what it is like now.

Maths

This week, we have been comparing fractions, placing fractions on a number line and learning about equivalent fractions. Next week we will start our new unit of mass and capacity.

PSHE

This week we looked at respectful disagreements and how we can disagree with someone and still show kindness. The children discussed different scenarios and what advice they would give to someone.

Science

This week we learnt about how light travels and we experimented with torches thinking about how we can reflect light.

DT

This week we have designed and created our moving animal. We had a day dedicated to constructing our animal using pneumatics to make it move. We will evaluate how successful we were next week.

Maths Passport

We have started Maths Passport this week. We have assessed the students and stuck their continent in their PO.

All information is on the google classroom. It can also be found here with a link to the website if you need to refresh your memory.

Please bear with us while we roll it out. If you have any feedback, please add it to the classroom or your child’s PO so we can address it immediately.

Homework

Homework - Homework will be set on Sunday and will be due on the following Sunday. It will be shared through Google Classroom. Please use this to check homework schedules. You can leave a note for the teacher with feedback too.

In the Google Classroom, you will also find additional optional resources that can support your child’s learning.

Please note that if your child is finding the homework challenging, they should try to do what they can. The teacher will not be upset. The work that we set is similar to the work completed in class and should be accessible. If the work is easy and quick to complete, we do have additional activities that students can complete; these will not always be marked but they are available for your use.

Spelling - This week’s spellings were given on Thursday and will be tested on Thursday.

Reading - Expected to be completed daily and all students have the opportunity to change their books regularly. Please note that we will continue to assess the children over the coming weeks which means that your child’s reading band may change. Your feedback in their PO is helpful; especially if they are finding a book challenging or too easy.

Maths Passport - Please note that Y3 will not be starting Maths passport for the immediate future. We will notify you when this will start and what will be required.

Google Classroom

Homework will be set through Google Classroom. Please join your child’s Google Classroom, either by using this code or by clicking on the invitation email they will receive. Please let us know if you have any problems with gaining access. Your child will receive their logins and passwords in their computing lessons and these will be added to their personal organisers. Homework will be set on a Sunday and will be due the following Sunday.

3W: vi73l6e5
3D: raeqirdt
3MD:a5zz3lnz

Any other Notices

What to wear:

PE Days: Please ensure your child comes to school in their PE kit on PE days and swimming days, and regular school uniform on non PE days - their timetable has been stuck in their Personal Organiser and can also be found on the Google classroom.

Swimming: On Tuesday we have swimming, please ensure your child comes to school wearing their PE kit, and brings their swim kit in a separate waterproof bag. Please make sure all swimming items are clearly labelled with your child's name.

Water Bottles and hats: Please label everything. Some children have the same water bottles and hats as others and they often get lost.

Medical and dietary needs: Please check that the school has up to date information on any medical or dietary requirements. We will be cooking in some of our lessons and we want to make sure that we accommodate everyone's needs.

Email: We welcome communication from parents. If you would like to contact your child’s class teacher about any matter, then you can do so by writing a note in the PO, or for more complex queries please send an email to the school office, and this will be passed onto the correct member of staff. Please note, all emails should be sent via the primary office and not directly to teachers; this ensures that your query can be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your continued support, and please contact us if you have any queries or concerns.

Year 3 Useful Links

Meet and Greet Presentations

Miss Dellman's presentation
Classroom presentations for 3MD, 3D and 3W
Specialists presentation

Term 2 Curriculum Newsletter

Please click here for the Y3 Curriculum Newsletter for Term 2

Absences

If your child is unwell, leaving early or coming late please complete the Absence Form and the class teacher will be informed.

Swimming Kit

Please can we request that all children come to school on the day of their swimming lessons with the following equipment:

Swim Uniform in accordance with guidelines.
Swim hats for those with long hair. ALL hats must be secure on the head with no risk of slipping down over the face.
Goggles
Towel
Pool shoes (crocs or equivalent)
A waterproof bag to carry everything in.

Please see our Swimwear Guidelines on the website.

Please do not wear 'swim uniform' into school for hygiene reasons. Please do not wear an alternative gym or running kit for swimming lessons. It's important to use only 'Swim Uniform' and the recommendations listed above in the pool, as other fabrics become incredibly heavy when wet.

WhatsApp Groups

We have created WhatsApp groups for parents to know about urgent messages or reminders. Email will continue to be the main form of communication. Please see our BSM WhatsApp Groups Document for all the links. Please read the code of conduct carefully before joining any BSM WhatsApp groups.

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