Year 3 - Oslo and Athens
Welcome to Year 3!
Mrs Willis, Miss Fox and Miss Westlake are pleased to welcome you to Year 3. We aim to create a positive, supportive classroom where children feel comfortable, confident and ready to learn. We are supported by Kim, Mrs Bendle, Miss Mansell, Miss Quinnell, Mr Reilly and Lia. We are here to support both the children and their families. If you have any questions or concerns, please do get in touch and we will be happy to help.
During Year 3, we will support your child as they continue their learning journey, helping them to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning. We look forward to a happy and successful year together.
Year 3 Weekly Timetable (Template)
Please note - there may be deviations from this if necessary and due to space/resource restrictions - afternoon sessions are often taught to each class at opposite times.
Useful Links and Information
Book bands at OPJS
IT game to help improve typing - https://www.dancemattypingguide.com/dance-mat-typing-level-1/
Times Tables Rock Stars - https://ttrockstars.com/
Term 1 - New Beginnings
Our first theme of the year is all about New Beginnings! We are slowly going to introduce the children to life at OPJS, explain the rules and routines and explore how we approach learning here at OPJ. Below you'll find some links to some useful documents for the term.
Term 2 - Winter Wonderland
This term, our theme is Winter Wonderland! Inspired by The Ice Palace by Robert Swindells, children will explore the magic and mystery of winter through creative writing, art, and design. From discovering how things move in science to creating seasonal crafts, it promises to be a term filled with imagination, curiosity, and wonder.
The Term 2 leaflet contains an outline of what we’ll be learning this term, along with some suggested home projects.
Term 3 - A dragon has landed!
This term, our theme is “A Dragon Has Landed!” Inspired by How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, the children will embark on a journey filled with creativity and imagination. They will learn how to write clear instructions, design and sketch their very own dragons, and create detailed, dragon-inspired maps. We begin the term with an air of mystery, as a strange and exciting dragon egg has appeared at our school...
The Term 3 leaflet contains an outline of what we’ll be learning this term, along with some suggested home projects.
Term 4 - Digging up the Past
This term, our learning will be inspired by our history focus on the Stone Age to Iron Age, helping children understand how life has changed over time and how early communities lived and adapted to their environment. Through Term 4, pupils will develop a wide range of skills across the curriculum, including investigation, creativity, problem-solving and teamwork, while applying their reading, writing and maths skills in meaningful contexts. They will also continue to build confidence, independence and responsibility, while learning how to keep themselves healthy and safe and be positive members of our school community.
The Term 4 leaflet contains an outline of what we’ll be learning this term, along with some suggested home projects.
