Year 3
Welcome to Year 3!
Mrs Vincent is the class teacher and Mrs Swaine is the class teaching assistant. On this page, you will find information about Class Three news, pictures of things we've done and more.
Our Class Country
We will be learning all about our class country- India.
Termly Newsletters & Information
Talk For Writing
As a Talk 4 Writing school, we place emphasis on children learning to orally retell different types of texts using story maps and actions. Throughout the year, children will learn approximately 9-12 model texts. We ask all parents to support children with learning these texts at home orally, so that children can use them to create their own versions.
The table below highlights the text types and texts that we are learning in Year 3. The table will be updated and added to throughout the year. Please download the texts and story maps and practise retelling them. Aim to retell the texts with actions and expression!
| Date | Text Type | Text Title |
| w.c. 9th September 2019 | Defeating the Baddie Story | Jack and the Beanstalk |
| w.c. 7th October 2019 | Instructions | How to mummify a pharaoh |
| w.c. 4th November 2019 | A Warning Story | The Canal |
| w.c. 25th November 2019 | An Explanation Text | How does a dishwasher work? |
| Spring Term One | An Adventure Story | Kassim and the Greedy Dragon |
| Spring Term One | Non-chronological Report | The Manchester Ridge-back |
| Spring Term Two | A Journey Story | The Magic Bed |
| Spring Term Two | Poetry | The Sound Collector |
| Summer Term One | A Portal Story | The Door |
| Summer Term One | A Newspaper Recount | Mystery Coin Found! |
| Summer Term Two | A Dilemma Story | The Great Kapok Tree |
Talk 4 Writing Texts and Story Maps for Use at Home
Maths No Problem
As a school, we place emphasis on teaching Maths using a Maths Mastery approach. We place emphasis on children learning to develop their fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills. We use Maths No Problem Maths Textbooks and Workbooks in school. To find out more, visit https://www.st-lukes.hants.sch.uk/click-here-for-parent-videos-for-singapore-maths/ to watch parent videos all about how we teach Maths at St Luke's.
The table below highlights the textbook and chapters that we are learning in Year 3. The table will be updated and added to throughout the year. If you wish to purchase a copy of the Maths No Problem Textbook A and B and Workbook A and B for your year group for use at home and also find out more about how Maths is taught in school, these are available to order at http://www.mathsnoproblem.co.uk/mathematics/primary-key-stage1-and-key-stage-2/maths-no-problem.html
We ask all parents to support children with learning their times tables at home; this is key to children being successful as Mathematicians. Please remember to make use of Times Table Rock Stars to support Maths at home.
| Date | Focus Textbook Chapter and Title |
| w.c. 2nd September 2019 |
Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 1 - Numbers to 1000 |
| w.c 16th September 2019 | Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 2 - Addition and Subtraction |
| Autumn Term 2 |
Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 3 - Multiplication and Division |
| Autumn Term 2 |
Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 4 - Further Multiplication and Division |
| Spring Term 1 | Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 5 - Length |
| Spring Term 1 | Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 6 - Mass |
| Spring Term 1 | Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 7 - Volume |
| Spring Term 2 | Year 3 Textbook 3A - Chapter 7 - Volume & Chapter 8 - Money |
| Spring Term 2 | Year 3 Textbook 3B - Chapter 8 Money |
| Summer Term 1 | Year 3 Textbook 3B - Chapter 11 Fractions |
| Summer Term 1 | Year 3 Textbook 3B - Chapter 9 Time |
| Summer Term 2 | Year 3 Textbook 3B - Chapter 10 Picture Graphs ans Bar Graphs |
| Summer Term 2 | Year 3 Textbook 3B - Chapter 12 Angles |
Topic Learning Autumn Term One
In Autumn Term One, Year Three enjoyed learning about the Ancient Egyptians. The pictures below show us making Canopic Jars. We also had an Egyptian drama workshop as our Fantastic Finale. It was so exciting and we came to school dressed up!
Making Canopic Jars
Topic Learning Autumn Term Two
This half term, our topic is Le MasterChef. We are looking forward to baking (and eating) our own French bread and thinking about healthy fillings as part of our D&T and Science learning. In Geography, we will be learning about Europe, with a particular focus on comparing an area in France with Hampshire.
