What have Y3 been up to?
Autumn Term 1
Week 3 18.09.2026
This week in Writing, we have been editing and publishing our informal letters. The children worked hard to improve their writing by checking for punctuation, spelling, and grammar before presenting their final pieces neatly.
In Maths, we focused on adding 2-digit and 3-digit numbers. The children practised using a range of strategies to solve addition calculations and developed their confidence in working with larger numbers.
In History, we continued our learning about the Stone Age, focusing on how settlements were established during the Neolithic period. We explored why people began to settle in one place and how this changed their way of life.
In Art, the children continued to investigate different methods used to recreate Stone Age cave paintings. They experimented with a variety of techniques and materials to produce their own prehistoric-inspired artwork.
In Science, we learnt about weathering of rocks and explored how rocks can be broken down over time by natural processes such as wind, water, and changes in temperature.
Well done to everyone for another week of excellent effort and enthusiasm in their learning!
Miss Spencer, Mr. Jones and the whole Year 3 team
Week 2 11.09.2026
What a fantastic first week we have had in Year 3!
The children have now completed their first week in Key Stage 2 and should be incredibly proud of themselves. They have settled wonderfully into their new classroom environment, adapted to new routines, and embraced all the exciting opportunities that Year 3 has to offer. We would like to commend all of the children for how well they have acclimatised to their new surroundings and expectations.
In Writing, the children have been developing their use of adjectives to create more descriptive and engaging sentences. Using our class text, The Day the Crayons Came Home, the children explored emotional language and considered how different characters might be feeling. They then used this understanding to write from the characters' perspectives, bringing their ideas to life through thoughtful vocabulary choices.
In Maths, we continued our learning on place value. The children investigated how adding or subtracting 1, 10, or 100 affects a number and demonstrated excellent reasoning skills when explaining the patterns they noticed.
In Art, we explored the fascinating world of cave paintings, looking at their significance and the different techniques used by prehistoric people to create them. This linked beautifully with our History learning on the Stone Age, where the children learned about the lives of hunter-gatherers and how they survived thousands of years ago.
We have been extremely impressed with the enthusiasm, resilience, and positive attitudes shown by the children throughout the week.
Have a wonderful and restful weekend. We can't wait to welcome the children back, bright and early, on Monday morning for another exciting week of learning!
Miss Spencer, Mr. Jones and the whole Year 3 team
Week 1 04.09.2026
What a fantastic beginning to the term! The children have truly acclimated to their new surroundings in Key Stage 2, and it has been wonderful to see everyone working so incredibly hard. We are so proud of how well they have settled in.
In History, we kicked off our new topic on the Stone Age. The children have been exploring the importance of timelines to help explain and understand different periods of history.
During Maths, our focus has been on place value, with students exploring and working hard on different representations of numbers.
In Reading and Writing, we introduced our new class text, "The Day the Crayons Came Home," where the children have been concentrating heavily on using powerful, descriptive vocabulary to engage their readers.
PE Days Reminder
Please ensure your child comes to school in their correct PE kit on their designated days.
Class 3S will have PE on Thursdays
Class 3J will have PE on Fridays.
Save the Date: Year 3 Parent Welcome Meeting 11.09.2026
We would love to invite parents and carers to visit the Year 3 classrooms next Friday afternoon at the end of the school day. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about how Year 3 will run throughout this academic year and ask any questions you might have.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a wonderful, restful weekend!
Mr. Jones, Miss Spencer and the whole Year 3 team