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Welcome to Year 3
Welcome to Year 3
We are looking forward to welcoming your children into Year 3 in September and would like to draw your attention to the attached Handbook for KS1 and KS2 Parents.
We are looking forward to welcoming your children into Year 3 in September and would like to draw your attention to the attached Handbook for KS1 and KS2 Parents.
What to expect in Year 3
What to expect in Year 3
Your child might notice a difference between KS1 and KS2. Don’t worry if they seem to be finding things a little tricky at first - they will soon get used to new routines and challenges. In no time at all, it will feel familiar to them. One of the biggest adjustments will be the level of independence expected of children in KS2. From Year 3 onwards, we expect pupils to have the correct equipment they will need each day. Please can we request that their pencil cases are not too big as they will need to keep them in their trays (not on the table tops). Useful equipment to have in their pencil case includes:
Your child might notice a difference between KS1 and KS2. Don’t worry if they seem to be finding things a little tricky at first - they will soon get used to new routines and challenges. In no time at all, it will feel familiar to them. One of the biggest adjustments will be the level of independence expected of children in KS2. From Year 3 onwards, we expect pupils to have the correct equipment they will need each day. Please can we request that their pencil cases are not too big as they will need to keep them in their trays (not on the table tops). Useful equipment to have in their pencil case includes:
Blue writing pens (not biro)
Writing pencils & pencil sharpener
Rubbers
Whiteboard pen (black) – and spares. Please check regularly. (School will cover the cost of additional pens from the Small Payments on Account Fund which will be set up in September)
Rubber
Colour pencils
Scissors
Ruler (must be 30 cm and not the bendy type)
Glue stick(s) (good quality one like Pritt Stick)
Colour pens / felt tips
If possible, children should also have their own hand sanitiser and a packet of tissues.
It is your child’s responsibility to look after their equipment and to inform you when something needs replacing. Please keep an eye on the glue in particular. Please ensure items are named wherever possible as other children might have similar equipment.
Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview
Take a look at what your children will be learning over the course of the year.
Y3 Curriculum Map 2025-26.pdfPhysical Education
Physical Education
In Year 3, children will participate in both indoor and outdoor PE lessons. They will be required to have their PE kits in school every day. They will change into and out of their PE kits independently for these lessons at school. In Year 3, children should wear a St Paul’s logo t-shirt of their house colours and black shorts. We would prefer trainers to plimsolls in KS2. Please ensure all kit is labelled. The Link for ordering uniform is on the school website – Stitch Design - www.stitchdesign.co.uk
Entering the classroom and being picked up
Entering the classroom and being picked up
The school gate opens at 8:40 am and children may enter the classroom and start putting their things away from 8:45 am. As in Year 2, teachers and support staff will be involved in setting up the school day, so we won’t always be able to engage fully with parents in the morning. You can write in their Year 2 Home School Diary or send us a letter if you need to communicate with us or convey a message.
At the end of each day, the children will be collected by parents at the classroom door. Please make sure they know if they are in a club after school as they can forget! If children are not picked up by 3:40 pm, they will be taken to the front entrance for collection.
Labelled belongings
Labelled belongings
Year 3 children will be responsible for looking after their own personal belongings. Please ensure that everything is clearly labelled, including book bags, jumpers, coats, PE kits, water bottles and stationery. Please remind your children not to bring in anything valuable as things can get lost. Missing items may be located in the lost property bins situated outside the office.
Water bottles
Water bottles
It is recommended that your child brings in a water bottle with a clearly labelled name every day to be kept in the assigned area of the classroom. They are kindly reminded to pick it up every afternoon so they can wash it at home.
Home Learning
Home Learning
Children in Year 3 can expect to have two sets of homework each week as well as daily, reading and times table practice. We expect children to spend a maximum of 30 minutes a night on home learning - including reading. Children will receive spelling home learning once a week which consists of words to learn or a spelling investigation based on a spelling rule we are learning. This will go out on a Monday and be due back the following Monday when they will have a spelling test.
They will also bring home another piece of homework on Thursday due in on Wednesday. This is often maths but could be related to another area of the curriculum.
Reading Records should be brought into school every day and the majority of children will be responsible for changing their own book. For a weekly reading record check, children's reading records, which are due on Fridays, must include their at-home reading. When you hear your child read, please kindly write a comment. If your child has brought home something unsuitable to read, please encourage them to change it the following day.
What can I do at home?
What can I do at home?
● Ensure children have a healthy breakfast and a good night’s sleep
● Arrive on time
● Talk about their school day
● Reading daily – listened to and read to
● Times tables practice daily through games or traditional rote learning
● Help with homework
● Games – dice games, I spy, pretend play, shopping
● Practice writing at home by creating shopping lists, diary entries, emails for family, letters or stories.
● Practise telling the time. To assist your child practise telling time, consider getting them to wear an analogue watch to school every day
● Help your child learn about money and what it looks like
Parent Help
Parent Help
We would really appreciate parent help to listen to readers during assembly time. Please see the class teacher if you are able to help with hearing children read, taking small groups, going on school outings, special days etc. At St Paul's, we are always grateful for any support you can provide.
Wet Play Games
Wet Play Games
Are there any games that would be appropriate for Year 3 to play in the rain? Donations of puzzles, K'Nex, and other construction games, as well as board games appropriate for children aged 7 to 9, would be greatly appreciated for our wet play cabinets.
If you have any queries or concerns, please get in touch with the class teacher first by a written message, their Home School Diary, or a brief conversation.
We're excited for the upcoming year and know that your children will thoroughly enjoy the wide range of subjects and trips offered in Year 3. We look forward to meeting you in person.
Miss T Rautenbach – Year 3R, History Lead
Miss T Rautenbach – Year 3R, History Lead
Miss E Yeon – Year 3Y, Science Lead
Miss E Yeon – Year 3Y, Science Lead
Miss E Enoch – Year 3, HLTA
Miss E Enoch – Year 3, HLTA
Year 3 Team
Year 3 Team
Year 3 – Wellbeing Day: Being Kind to Yourself
Year 3 – Wellbeing Day: Being Kind to Yourself
Year 3 began our Wellbeing Day with a peaceful nature walk through Richmond Park, where we took time to sketch the beautiful surroundings. It was a calming and creative start to the day.
Back at school, we each decorated our own ‘kindness bucket’ and took turns spreading kindness by writing compliments on heart-shaped notes to give to our friends — a simple gesture that brought big smiles all around!
In the afternoon, we enjoyed a golden time filled with relaxing activities, including a movie and some mindful moments. We ended the day with our favourite toys on the adventure playground and some quiet reading in the sunshine — a perfect way to practise being kind to ourselves.
Year 3 Visit the Living Rainforest
Year 3 Visit the Living Rainforest
As part of their Geography topic on rainforests, Year 3 visited the Living Rainforest on 21 May. The trip gave pupils a chance to experience the warm, humid climate of a real rainforest environment.
They explored lush vegetation, observed unique plants, and encountered animals such as monkeys, birds, and reptiles. Seeing the rainforest up close helped bring their learning to life and deepened their understanding of this important ecosystem.
It was a fun and fascinating day for all!
Year 3 Explore Ancient Egypt at the British Museum
Year 3 Explore Ancient Egypt at the British Museum
As part of their History topic on Ancient Egypt, Year 3 pupils visited the British Museum to explore real artefacts and discoveries from this fascinating civilisation. This enriching experience supports the National Curriculum’s aim for pupils to study the achievements of the earliest civilisations and develop a secure understanding of world history.
By observing original artefacts - such as statues, jewellery, and mummies - pupils were able to deepen their historical knowledge and ask meaningful questions about life in Ancient Egypt. Seeing these items first-hand helped bring their classroom learning to life, encouraging curiosity and historical enquiry skills.
Year 3 Butser Farm
Year 3 Butser Farm
On Thursday, October 10th, Year 3s visited Butser Ancient Farm in Waterlooville, Hampshire.
It was an excellent educational opportunity for the students to tour an Iron Age site and participate in activities that helped them understand this period of Stone Age history.
Workshop activities included artefact handling, chalk carving, archaeological excavation, and a Stone Age tour through the three separate periods: Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic.
Immersive Experience of Ancient Egypt
Immersive Experience of Ancient Egypt
Year 3 embarked on a fascinating journey back in time to experience life as an Ancient Egyptian.
This hands-on Ancient Egyptian workshop provided us with a unique opportunity to explore the rich culture, religion, and daily life of one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations.
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