Welcome to Year 3!
Our Class Teacher is Miss McAlister
This half term in Year 3, we have lots of exciting learning opportunities ahead across the curriculum. In English, we will be using the Pathways to Write scheme to explore Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Through this engaging unit, the children will develop their understanding of a range of sentence structures, learn how to organise non-fiction writing using headings and subheadings, and continue to apply present and past tenses accurately, including the progressive and present perfect forms. As part of their final outcome, the children will plan and write their own informative guide for visiting the Globe Theatre in London, drawing upon all the knowledge and writing skills they have developed throughout the unit.
In Geography, we will be exploring the fascinating world of plants, biomes and agriculture. The children will learn about where different plants grow around the world and investigate a range of biomes including rainforests, deserts and grasslands. They will explore how plants adapt to survive in extreme environments and discover why plants are so important for life on Earth. We will also investigate biodiversity, agriculture and how humans use plants for food, medicine, paper and other products, while considering how human actions can impact the environment.
In Art, the children will study the work of the famous artist Georgia O'Keeffe. They will explore colour mixing, including creating tints and shades, experiment with different painting techniques and tools, and learn how to create texture within their artwork. Using inspiration from O’Keeffe’s style, the children will create their own final painted pieces and evaluate both their own work and the work of others using artistic vocabulary.
In RE, we will be learning about Humanism. The children will explore what humanists believe, the principles that are important within Humanism, and why some people choose to follow a humanist way of life. They will also learn about different ceremonies and celebrations, as well as exploring religious symbols and artefacts from a range of faiths and discussing their meanings and uses.
In PSHE, we will be following the Kapow scheme of learning and focusing on Economic Wellbeing. Children will learn about money, jobs, spending, saving and the importance of making sensible choices. Alongside this, our British Value focus this half term is Individual Liberty, which will be woven throughout our learning as children continue developing confidence, independence, responsibility and respect for the choices and freedoms of others.