Year 3 2025 - 2026
Mr Elliott
Teaching Assistant: Miss Black
Welcome to Year 3
Welcome to Year 3! We are delighted to be working with you and your child as they begin their journey through Key Stage 2.
Year 3 is an important year for building confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning. Our classroom is a warm, supportive and engaging environment where pupils are encouraged to be curious, creative and motivated learners. We work together to ensure every child feels valued, supported and challenged.
This page will be regularly updated with information about our learning, key events and ways you can support your child at home.
Learning in Year 3
Pupils in Year 3 follow a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that builds on learning from Key Stage 1 and supports a smooth transition into Key Stage 2. Alongside English and mathematics, pupils study a wide range of subjects including science, history, geography, art, computing, music, physical education and PSHE.
Learning is carefully designed to develop pupils’ knowledge, confidence, resilience and independence, helping them to become reflective learners who enjoy new challenges.
In mathematics, pupils continue to strengthen number sense and develop fluency through regular practice, supporting confident recall and application in problem-solving.
Reading is highly valued in Year 3. Pupils are encouraged to read widely and regularly to build vocabulary, improve comprehension and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Year 3 Key Information
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School gates open at 8:45am; registration is at 8:55am. Please ensure pupils arrive on time.
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Reading books are sent home daily and should be returned the following day.
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Weekly class updates are shared via ClassDojo, keeping parents informed about learning and upcoming activities.
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Please ensure your child’s uniform is clearly labelled. Jewellery should not be worn for school.
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Children may bring a water bottle to school each day.
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PE takes place on Tuesday and Thursday. Pupils should come to school wearing their PE kit on these days.
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Thursday is swimming day.
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Our Class Vision – Guided by Our School Values
In Year 3, we live out our school values every day:
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Aspire – We always try our best and aim high in everything we do.
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Belong – We work together as a team, supporting one another and celebrating everyone’s strengths.
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Care – We show kindness, empathy and respect to ourselves, others and the world around us.
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Discover – We are curious learners who enjoy exploring new ideas and asking questions.
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Excellence – We take pride in our work and continually strive to improve.
Timetable, Curriculum & Homework
Our weekly timetable, curriculum overview and homework information can be found in the documents attached below.
Key Days to Remember
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Forest School: Wednesday afternoons (children will need wellies and a suitable coat)
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PE Days: Tuesday and Thursday (Thursday includes swimming)
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Library Day: Monday
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Homework: Sent home on Friday and due on Wednesday
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Reading: Pupils should read at home daily and have their reading record signed
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Spellings: New spelling lists are sent home every Friday
Learning in Action
To support strong home–school communication, examples of learning in action, curriculum enrichment and class updates are shared regularly on our Year 3 ClassDojo page, allowing parents and carers to engage with their child’s learning journey.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns or would simply like to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact us via the school office or by email. We value strong communication and partnership with parents and carers.
