SUMMER 2025
Year 3
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Hi! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break with your families. It has been lovely to welcome the children back for a new term. The children have settled back into our school routines well. We have lots of exciting units of learning to get stuck into this term; please find an overview of our subject units below. Please email me if you have any questions - ebrett@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk.
Hi! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break with your families. It has been lovely to welcome the children back for a new term. The children have settled back into our school routines well. We have lots of exciting units of learning to get stuck into this term; please find an overview of our subject units below. Please email me if you have any questions - ebrett@thorngrove.herts.sch.uk.
As readers, we will explore a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts. We will also deepen our understanding by answering a range of comprehension questions based on our reading.
As readers, we will explore a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts. We will also deepen our understanding by answering a range of comprehension questions based on our reading.
As writers, we will write a story based on the Wolves in the Walls. We will also use key features to write a diary entry from the perspective of a Roman slave.
As writers, we will write a story based on the Wolves in the Walls. We will also use key features to write a diary entry from the perspective of a Roman slave.
As mathematicians, we will continue to explore strategies for multiplication and division. We will also be learning about decimals and problem solving using different types of measurements.
As mathematicians, we will continue to explore strategies for multiplication and division. We will also be learning about decimals and problem solving using different types of measurements.
In times tables sessions, we will consolidate our learning of our 3 and 4 times tables, focussing on multiplication and division facts.
In times tables sessions, we will consolidate our learning of our 3 and 4 times tables, focussing on multiplication and division facts.
Number fluency will also continue to be an important focus this term
As scientists, we will learn about plants. We will identify and describe the functions of different parts of a plant. We will also learn about the lifecycle of flowering plants including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.
As scientists, we will learn about plants. We will identify and describe the functions of different parts of a plant. We will also learn about the lifecycle of flowering plants including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.
As computer scientists, we will explore desktop publishing and computer databases.
As computer scientists, we will explore desktop publishing and computer databases.
As geographers, we will learn to locate South America on a map and identify countries and capital cities of South America. We will also be exploring key facts about Brazil and comparing these areas to where we live in the UK.
As geographers, we will learn to locate South America on a map and identify countries and capital cities of South America. We will also be exploring key facts about Brazil and comparing these areas to where we live in the UK.
As historians, we will learn about the Anglo Saxons. We will explore who they were, why the invaded and what life was like in that time.
As historians, we will learn about the Anglo Saxons. We will explore who they were, why the invaded and what life was like in that time.
As artists, we will begin to use key skills to make a 3D sculpture. We will also design and make our own Ancient Egyptian scrolls.
As artists, we will begin to use key skills to make a 3D sculpture. We will also design and make our own Ancient Egyptian scrolls.
As designers, we will learn to explore, plan, make and evaluate a cushion for a chosen purpose.
As designers, we will learn to explore, plan, make and evaluate a cushion for a chosen purpose.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will learn how to keep safe in different situations. We will also discuss the importance of respecting others.
In Relationship and Health Education, we will learn how to keep safe in different situations. We will also discuss the importance of respecting others.
In French, we will learn basic classroom instructions which we will aim to use regularly in our school day, as well as starting to learn the French alphabet.
In French, we will learn basic classroom instructions which we will aim to use regularly in our school day, as well as starting to learn the French alphabet.
As learners of religion, we will learn about Islam, focusing on its origins, core beliefs and practices.
As learners of religion, we will learn about Islam, focusing on its origins, core beliefs and practices.
As musicians, we will explore different styles of music. We will learn and perform a song about friendship, peace and hope called ‘Bringing us together’ by Joanna Mangona and Pete Readman.
As musicians, we will explore different styles of music. We will learn and perform a song about friendship, peace and hope called ‘Bringing us together’ by Joanna Mangona and Pete Readman.
As athletes, we will learn key skills for cricket. We will explore games around throwing and jumping.
As athletes, we will learn key skills for cricket. We will explore games around throwing and jumping.
Sessions will be held on Tuesday. The children will also have Forest School on Wednesdays.
Sessions will be held on Tuesday. The children will also have Forest School on Wednesdays.
This term we will be focusing on the essential skills Leadership and Teamwork. Click here for more information about Skills Builder.
Skills Builder has a resource platform dedicated to helping parents and carers to build their child’s essential skills at home: Skills Builder Homezone (skillsbuilder.org/homezone).
Home learning will continue to be set online on a Friday.
Home learning will continue to be set online on a Friday.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please continue to support your children by reading with them daily, discussing their reading and ensuring time is set aside for reading.
We are also continuing our drive to encourage more children to read for pleasure. Research shows a positive link between reading frequency and enjoyment and educational attainment. Please continue to support your children by reading with them daily, discussing their reading and ensuring time is set aside for reading.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need.
Our primary concern is that children are happy in school so please do feel free to contact us if they are experiencing any difficulties so that we can offer any support that they might need.
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