Class 3
Teacher: Mr McCarthy
Welcome to Year 3
My name is Mr McCarthy, and I am the teacher of Class 3. Year 3 represents the
transition from Key Stage 1 up to Key Stage 2. This represents a milestone for the
children where they hopefully become more independent learners. I am incredibly
excited for what lies ahead in this academic year. If you have any problems or
questions don’t hesitate to contact me.
Topic Plans
Year 3 will cover several themes throughout the year:
Autumn 1 – Our Planet
Autumn 2 – The Olympics
Spring 1 – Stone Age to Iron Age
Spring 2 – Food, Glorious Food
Summer 1 – The Ruthless Romans
Summer 2 – Rumbles and Eruptions
These themes will include all foundation subjects to ensure pupils receive a broad and balanced curriculum.
Theme Updates
Newsletters
Curriculum Overview
Term Plans
P.E.
On a Wednesday and Friday, the children will be taught PE. The children should make sure that they have their full PE kit in school on these days.
Homework
Each week the children will be set a piece of homework linked to the Year 3
curriculum. Homework will be given out and returned on Friday’s. This homework
may be linked to their maths, English or topic work in school. If the children have any
problems, I will be happy to help them.
Spellings and timetables
Every week your child will be set a series of spellings to learn. Spelling tests will take
place on Friday’s. The spellings will often include a spelling rule for the children to
learn.
Reading Records
All children have a reading record. The expectation is that the children have this
signed at least 3 times a week by an adult at home. Reading records should be in
school each day and taken home at the end of the school day
