Welcome to Orca Class
Mrs Freer (Mon – Wed) and Mrs Godfrey (Thur, Fri) – Year 3 Class Teacher
Miss Prior – Year 3 Teaching Assistant
Welcome to Orca class and a warm welcome to Year 3!
Curriculum Overview
Welcome to Year 3. Throughout the year your children will learn through the topics;
- How did the first people in Britain live?
- Who lives in Antarctica?
- What made Rome so powerful?
- Where does our food come from?
- Why did the Anglo-Saxons invade and what made them stay?
- Why are rainforests important to us?
Click the link below for more information including our exciting Topic Launches, Educational Visits, Aspire Afternoons, Parent Partnerships and Finales.
You can also speak to your class teacher Mrs Ashton/Mrs Bentham for additional information regarding the National Curriculum for Year 3 or click on the link below.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum
This half term your child’s topic is –
- How did the first people in Britain live?
Please click on the link below for more information.
Our PSHE topic this half term is called – Being Me in My World
More information about our PSHE curriculum can be found by clicking the link below;
Jigsaw- The mindful approach to PSHE – Hendal Primary School
Things to Remember
Your child should arrive promptly at school for 8.50am ready to begin morning work. It is paramount that your child is not late as this accumulates lost learning time.
Please send you child with the correct equipment on the following days:
Monday – Outdoor PE kit
Friday- Outdoor PE kit (weather dependent)
Home reading books should be brought into school every day.
Homework and spellings are set on a Friday and should be returned to school the following Wednesday.
Thursday (AUTUMN 2)– Outdoor learning – Children will need their coat and can bring their wellies too if they wish.
If you need any support or have any questions regarding how you can support your child’s learning at home or require further resources please speak to you child’s class teacher (Mrs Freer and Mrs Godfrey).
Reading at Hendal Primary School
Reading: Our reading resources continue to build upon previous learning stages! Our reading books are organised into coloured bands based on the level of challenge and length of text. We have a wide selection of other books within the coloured bands to ensure children are exposed to a variety of texts with the intention of all children developing a love for reading that will ensure success in adult life.
Our library is open. Children will be able to check out books to take home and read and we have a fantastic selection of over 1200 books….lucky us!
Internet Safety
Help your child keep safe online.
https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/topics/cp440njz78zt
Online websites to help your child learn their times tables
Times Tables Rock Stars – https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student/17208
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables
https://www.timestables.co.uk/games/
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy-multiplication.html
Diamond Dash
Diamond dash sheets are available in the classroom for your child to practise their times tables at home.
More details about diamond dash can be found by clicking on the link below
Educational websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/playYourCardsRight/index.html
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10
If you need any support or have any questions regarding how you can support your child’s learning at home or require further resources please speak to you child’s class teacher.
Parent Partnerships
We welcome any opportunities for parents to share their skills and knowledge.
Please listen to your child read at home at least three times a week and record this in your child’s reading record.
Please see the School Dinners page or the school office for more information about our School dinners.