Year 3 Class 2026 - 2027

Miss Evans, Mrs Spence and Miss Dalton would like to welcome you to the Year 3 class webpage! 

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Have a lovely October Half Term! I look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 3rd November for the start of Autumn 2! 🎃

 

 

As we come to the end of Autumn 1, I wanted to say how proud I am of all the hard work, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes you have shown in Year 3 so far.

In Maths, you have worked hard to develop your number sense skills, explored place value, and learnt how to read and create graphs. In English, we enjoyed reading ‘The Stone Age Boy’ and used it as inspiration to write our own fantastic stories. I have been so impressed with your creativity and imagination.

In History, we travelled back in time to learn about life from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, discovering how people lived and how life changed over thousands of years. You also started to create some wonderful cave painting-inspired artwork, showing great attention to detail and creativity.

In Science, you became geologists by learning about rocks and fossils. One of the highlights was learning our fun song about the different layers of the Earth, which helped us remember the different layers, as well as doing not one but two experiments.

In PE, you have demonstrated excellent teamwork and a positive attitude while developing a range of new skills. It has been wonderful to see you encouraging and supporting one another.

In Music, many of you played the keyboard and recorder for the very first time. You have shown determination and resilience while learning these new instruments, and I have enjoyed hearing your progress each week. We have also begun learning French, and you have embraced this new language with enthusiasm and confidence.

This half term has also been full of exciting experiences beyond the classroom. We have enjoyed special assemblies that have helped us reflect, celebrate achievements, and learn new things together – including a trip from Olympic Athlete Amy Smith. Our trip has brought our learning to life and given us opportunities enjoy music with friends. You represented the school brilliantly, showing excellent behaviour, curiosity, and respect.

Thank you for all your hard work this half term. You should be very proud of everything you have achieved. I hope you have a wonderful break, and I look forward to seeing what amazing things you will accomplish in Autumn 2!

Well done, Year 3! Keep up the fantastic work!

Miss Evans 🌟🎃

 

 

Maths –

wc 19.10 – In maths this week, we have finished our topic about graphs. The children have collected, interpreted data using a range of different charts and tables. It was only a short topic and the children have done well to keep up and stay motivated in the last week of Autumn 1. Well done Turtles!

wc 12.10 – This week in maths the children have started a new topic. We have started to consider graphs. They have also worked incredibly hard to complete their first set of maths assessments. They did a reasoning paper and an arithmetic paper. I was so impressed with the children as they demonstrated incredible determination and perseverance.

wc 05.10 – The children have been continuing to explore 3-digit numbers. We spent a couple of lessons rounding and then applied knowledge to word problems. Next week, we will complete a post unit quiz and then begin a new topic.

wc 28.09 – This week, we have started a new topic focusing on number sense. We have considered partitioning numbers and also ordering and comparing 3-digit numbers. The children used the dienes explore different 3-digit numbers.

wc 21.09 – In Maths this week, we have explored of strategies to add two two-digit numbers. We have considered the round and adjust strategy, the near doubles strategy and the adding on to find the difference strategy. We have also used bar models to help us understand some word problems. Year 3 have worked really hard to finish the first year 3 unit and everybody did a great job on their end of unit quiz. 

wc 14.09 – This week began with a quick consolidation and recap of learning last week. The children worked in pairs and made some beautiful posters to share their ideas. When then did some work on partitioning numbers which helped when we started adding and subtracting two-digit numbers with and without regrouping. We then considered the ‘make ten’ strategy to add and subtract numbers with regrouping. With lots of practice we will be able to do this easily. Well done children.

wc 31.08 & 07.09 – To start the year, we did an ‘all about me’ maths sheet! Was lovely to see the children take care in their first bit of work. We then revisited some Year 2 learning and did some number bond work and then recognising two-digit numbers. Amazing work!

 

English –

wc 19.10 – This week, the children spent some time editing their work based on my feedback. We then created some front covers for our stories and shared our stories with each other. Fantastic work children. Well done.

wc 12.10 – In English this week the children have been finalising their stories. They have written their openings, build up, dilemma, resolutions and endings. It was wonderful to see the children so enthusiastic to keep writing and some of them were even editing their work as they wrote. Amazing effort children.

wc 05.10 – Following on from the planning lessons last week, this week the children were writing their own stories. They wrote a section and then would edit that section before writing the next one. It was amazing to read the children’s stories and see what they changed and seeing what features they used to keep the reader hooked. The children did an amazing job writing their own stories – keep up the good work Turtles.

wc 28.09 – This week the children have been planning their own version of ‘The Stone Age Boy’ story. We used a story mountain and considered what we could change to make our own stories.

wc 21.09 – In English, we have been exploring using adjectives to write descriptions. The children have written some lovely descriptions of caves. We then explored using inverted commas for direct speech and even learnt a little song to help us remember. Then we considered story features used in the Stone Age Boy story in preparation to write our own stories next week.

wc 14.09 – Another busy week in English this week. The children have planned a debate, considering reason for and reasons against living in the Stone Age. We then went to the call and had a class debate where children were able to argue both sides of the argument – they made some excellent points! We then moved away from the Stone Age Boy, for now, and considered persuasive speeches linking to choosing our Year 3 Turtles School Councillors. Great work this week Turtles!

wc 07.09 – This week in English, we have introduced our class text, ‘The Stone Age Boy’ (written by Satoshi Kitamura). Before reading the book, the children made predictions and inferences about what they think might happen in the book based on the front cover. The children then listened carefully to the story as the boy falls into the Stone Age and back again. They began using a thesaurus to upskill their vocabulary when describing a page from the book and we even had time to do some freeze frames in a drama lesson linked to our story! What a busy first week – keep up the hard work.

wc 31.08 – It was lovely to hear about and then read what the children did over the Summer Holidays! They drew their summer in snapshots and then wrote sentences about their holidays, sounded like the children (and parents/carers) had a very busy summer!

 

Spellings

wc 19.10 – Another prefix in spellings this week. In this week the children looked at the prefix ‘trans-’ and how this can add a sense of ‘across’ or ‘beyond or through’.

wc 12.10 – This week in spellings we focused on the prefix ‘de-’ and how this prefix also gives the meaning of ‘removing, reversing or reducing’.

wc 05.10 – The root word ‘port’ was explored this week. The children considered the meaning of the root word and how adding prefixes and suffixes changed the words.

wc 28.09 – In our spellings sessions this week the children considered a new suffix. The children added the suffix ‘-ous’ to different root words and we discussed the meaning of the words.

wc 21.09 – This week’s spellings session focused on the alphabet. The order of the alphabet and explored lower- and upper-case letters.

wc 14.09 – During spellings this week, the children were learning all about vowels and consonants.

wc 07.09 – For our first week of spellings lessons, the children were introduced to morphology. Morphology helps us to understand how words are created and how their meanings can be changed but putting different pieces together.

Eastlands Primary School have started using Grammarsaurus to teach spellings. The aim to teach three spellings lessons a week as this will help widen the children’s vocabulary and spelling ability.

 

 

Reading

wc 19.10 – The children have been working hard to meet their reading targets. Lots of effort has been put into reading this half term, I cannot wait to see what the children go onto read next term.

wc 12.10 – This week, we did some comprehension questions verbally together. I read the text to the children and they discussed the answers with their partners.

wc 05.10 – The children have been continuing to impress me with their enthusiasm to quiz. It is wonderful to listen to the children reading and see the improvement.

wc 28.09 – During reading this week, the children read a text called, ‘How to be a Superhero’. The children read the text and it was wonderful to see children volunteer to read to the class. Amazing effort children.

wc 21.09 – In our reading comprehension this week, the children read and answered questions all about the Stone Age. The children were using their retrieval skills to find the answers within in the text.

wc 07.09 & 14.09 – The children have been working hard to quiz these past two weeks. It has been lovely to see the children reading beautifully after break and sharing their books with each other.

wc 31.08 – Wow! The enthusiasm for taking the Star Reading Test was refreshing! Every child tried their hardest to ace the star reading quiz. We then chose books based on the right level and even went to the library.

 

Science –

wc 19.10 – This week in Science the children explored the process of ‘fossilisation’. We spoke through the steps of how fossils are formed and learnt that they only happen under certain conditions.

wc 12.10 – In Science this week we did another experiment. We were investigating if soil is permeable (which means water and gas can pass through it). We used different equipment including beakers, funnels, filter paper, timers and soil and water to carry out our investigation. The children wrote an explanation of the experiment, including a prediction, and then wrote conclusions too.

wc 28.09 – This week, the children considered the question, ‘What rocks and soils make up the Earth?’. After discussing, the children produced their own diagrams to explain what rocks and soils the Earth is made of.

wc 21.09 – In Science this week, the children explored the Rock Cycle. We discussed the three different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks) and then we learnt how rocks are formed over millions of years.

wc 14.09 – An investigate this week… we were considering which type of rocks would be good for different things. The investigation we did was to see which type of rock would be good for a roof – slate, a nonpermeable rock, was the winner! Good investigating Turtles.

wc 07.09 – We have begun our Science topic all about Rocks and Soils. The first lesson made children consider what we already knew about different rock and soils and what we might like to find out! We also sorted some rocks into different groups.

 

Theme (History) –

wc 19.10 – The Stone Age moving into the Bronze Age was the focus of History this week. We considered the difference between the Stone Age and the Bronze Age and also considered the ‘life’ of a sword in the Bronze age – right from the children mining the mental ore to it being buried with its owner.

wc 12.10 – In History this week, the children learnt about people from the Neolithic Period. They considered how this is different to people who lived in the Mesolithic Period.

wc 05.10 – We had a very busy week in History this week. Firstly, the children learnt about the Mesolithic Period. They asked some great questions and built on their knowledge about the Stone Age. Eastlands Primary School were celebrating Black History Month this week too, so Year 3 also spent some time learning about Influential Black Musicians. We listened to some music and the children completed a thinking frame to help them organise their new knowledge. We also did an orienteering activity to refresh our memory about Rosa Parks. As always, the children asked some great questions and were incredibly enthusiastic.

wc 28.09 – This week in History, the children were finding out more about early humans and were introduced to the Palaeolithic Period. The children had a picture from an excavation of a cave. They had to look careful and decide what was true and what was false using the evidence in the picture.

wc 21.09 – No History this week due to our Gold Coin Reward afternoon.

wc 07.09 & 14.09 – In History, our new topic has been introduced. This half term we are learning all about the Stone Age. The first two weeks we tackled the topic of ‘prehistory’ and the children considered what jobs different archaeologists do. It was wonderful to see the children link our English text (‘The Stone Age Boy’) to our History topic at the mention of archaeologists!

 

RE and Worldviews –

wc 19.10 – In RE and Worldviews this week, the children explained their own worldviews by drawing and writing on a pair of glasses. We had discussions about how individual worldviews may overlap with organised worldviews and also how every worldview is personal.  

wc 12.10 – Due to our Choral Outreach trip, we did not do a RE lesson this week.

wc 28.09 – RE and Worldviews this week built on learning from last week. The children were considering what things might impact their worldview. Following a class discussion, the children then completed a magnifying glass activity to help them remember what might impact people’s worldviews for next time.

wc 21.09 – In our first RE and Worldviews lesson, the children have considered what a Worldview is. They then completed their own mirror, they had to draw themselves and also consider what things should go around and inside the mirror, because they are a big part of the children’s lives. It was wonderful to see some beautifully presented work and also find out even more about my class!

 

French –

wc 19.10 – We continued to build our knowledge of classroom instructions this week. This topic will continue after half term.

wc 12.10 – The children have been learning some classroom instructions in French! These will take a lot of practice but they were very enthusiastic.

wc 05.10 – In French, the children built on their knowledge of greeting people and learnt how to ask how you are and answer. It is wonderful to see the children remembering some of the language and trying their best with pronunciation. Keep up the good effort.

wc 21.09 – We continued to build on our learning last week. The children did well the remember how to say certain greetings and have started to say their name and ask other people what their name is in French. Great job Turtles.

wc 14.09 – In French this week, the children started to learn greetings. It was wonderful to see them having a go to say different greetings in French and match up the words to the pictures to help them remember. Keep up the good work!

wc 07.09 – The children were so excited to start their first ever French lesson this week! The enthusiasm was lovely to see as we started to explore France as a place, talking about different landmarks and even some of the food! Keep up the enthusiasm children, well done.

 

Art –

wc 19.10 – In art this week, the children tea stained paper and make texture to make it look old, as if it has been taken straight out the Stone Age! They will draw their cave drawing inspired art onto the tea stained paper at the start of next half term to conclude the topic.

wc 12.10 – This week the children added detailing to their sketches. It wonderful to see their confidence growing whilst adding details.

wc 05.10 – This week, Eastlands Primary School were celebrating Black History Month. We linked our art to BHM this week and the children did a ‘BHM significant people activity’. The children had a lovely time talking about and celebrating BHM.

wc 28.09 – We had a wonderful art lesson this week. The children learnt about natural pigments and had the chance to go outside and gather some natural things to put their learning into practice. They tried a range of different things including, leaves, petals, sticks, rocks and soils. They discovered some materials were better than others for creating colour on their page.

wc 21.09 – In art this week, the children used their skills to sketch a drawing of an animal and they then used charcoal to add detail. They also had to use their knowledge of scaling to increase the size of their drawings.

wc 07.09 – The children were so enthusiastic during art, drawing some typical British animals. We looked at different shapes we could see to help us sketch the different animals. They were also excited to learn that this topic links to our Stone Age topic in History and we will eventually be producing some Stone Age cave painting art!

 

Computing –

wc 19.10 – This week, the children were working hard to debug code. They had to follow the challenges and work out what the issue was and fix it so the code would run as it should. It was brilliant to see them determined to succeed and also helping each other as some of them reached the super challenge!

wc 12.10 – In computing this week, the children were exploring coding with timers. They had a challenge set and had to create the code to make things happen using the timers.

wc 05.10 – Building on the lesson last week, this week the children had multiple challenges to try and complete. They did a great job logging on quickly and focusing on the challenges in front of them using skills from last week.

wc 28.09 – This week we started our coding topic. The children used PurpleMash and explored creating their own codes. Next week, they will be set different tasks to try to complete using what they learnt this week.

wc 21.09 – In computing the children have created a comic strip to give pointers and top tips about how to stay safe online. We had a class discussion and the children then applied this knowledge and used PurpleMash to present their work.

wc 31.08 & 07.09 – The past two weeks, the children have had the opportunity to use TTRS! They are incredible at focusing when answering questions to gain coins! This is such great practice of their times tables – please see the ‘Notes’ page in your child’s HSCB for their log in so they can ‘jam out’ at home!

 

Music –

A polite reminder: the children will need their recorder every Wednesday. Keyboards take place on Monday. Thank you 😊

wc 19.10 – This week in keyboards, the children began learning a new song. They are working hard to recall key information. In recorders this week, the children began with a recap. After this, they learnt a new note (‘A’) and then started to play a new song called ‘Annie’s Granny’. Even after a couple of weeks with no lessons, the children worked hard and managed to remember a great deal of information.

wc 12.10 – In keyboards this week, the children continued to learn the Michael Jackson song. Due to the Year 2 and 3 Choral Outreach trip, there was no recorder lesson this week.

wc 05.10 – The children started to learn a Michael Jackson song in music this week. They were very excited when Emily played the song and they recognised it. Due to staff absence this week, there was no recorder lesson.

wc 28.09 – In keyboards this week the children learnt how to play the Bluey theme tune! It was wonderful to see the children focused on getting the notes in the right order. In recorders, Mrs Humphreys recapped the types of recorders! The children then go onto playing their recorders. They have already improved so much since week one – keep up the good work!

wc 21.09 – Emily was impressed with the children this week. They are enthusiastic and are taking knew knowledge on board well.  In recorders, the children have been introduced to different type of notes and most are able to recall how many beats each note should be held for. Amazing effort children, well done!

wc 14.09 – Due to unforeseen circumstances, Emily was not able to make their keyboard session this week. However, Mrs Humphreys had the children playing along with some music as well as introducing different types of notes. Fab work Turtles!

wc 07.09 – The children had their first Year 3 keyboard and recorders lesson this week. Emily the keyboard teacher was impressed with how hard they tried. Mrs Humphreys spoke to the children about the different types of recorders there are and also showed them the note ‘B’.

 

PE –

A polite reminder: the children will need their PE kits on a Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you 😊 PE this half term is all focused-on Invasion Games with Mrs Dickson-Davies and Multi Skills with me!

wc 19.10 – With Mrs Dickson-Davies the children were timing each other whilst throwing and catching. They had to be accurate whilst throwing and catching but they did a great job working together. In PE with me this week, the children did an amazing job in PE and I am so proud of everybody! We did another orienteering task to celebrate Geography Week at EPS. They worked so well together and are really developing their skills to read and understand a map! Earlier in the week, Year 3 had a conversation about Park Run and Cross Country. The children were keen to try a ‘mini cross-country challenge’. The children had to pace themselves to run around the playground 5 times. I was so impressed; the children showed amazing perseverance and showed such a positive attitude to each other and the task. I look forward to seeing some of these running stars at Cross Country Club next half term (information to follow soon 😊).

wc 12.10 – PE with Mrs Dickson-Davies were building their knowledge of invasion games. It is wonderful to hear they are focused on gaining more skills and knowledge. As a birthday treat for me this week, we played bench ball in PE. Some of the children had never even heard of this game before but they picked up the rules very quickly. They also really got into the spirit of bench ball and were cheering each other on, giving each other pointers with lots of smiling and laughing.

wc 05.10 – This week with Mrs Dickson-Davies, the children were considering how to improve their own work using skills learnt over the last couple of weeks. They had to describe explain and comment on their own actions and feelings throughout game situations. As Eastlands Primary School were celebrating Black History Month this week, we did an orienteering activity in PE this week. The children worked in pairs to answer multiple questions about Rosa Parks and check their answers using the map of the school.

wc 28.09 – This week, the children went head to head and used learnt skills to attack and intercept the ball in a fame situation. We had a great PE lesson this week, the children really enjoyed playing stuck in the mud to practice moving from one place to another effectively.

wc 21.09 – With Mrs Dickson-Davies, the children were focusing on marking. They then did a dribbling activity in teams of 4. The children demonstrating amazing enthusiasm for PE this week and were showing understanding for different strategies and tactics when rolling and bouncing a ball. They also practiced some throwing and catching skills in pairs.

wc 14.09 – In invasion games this week, the children were working on confidently demonstrating control within their movements. There was also a focus on creating a positive attitude. This week in multi skills, the children were following different rules and expectations while communicating with others. They had to travel using the different skills from last week whilst adding equipment to make things trickier and ensure they followed the rules set! The concentration within the hall was lovely to see and so many of them still managed to cheer others on as well! Keep up the good PE work Turtles.

wc 07.09 – During their invasion game lesson, the children were performing fundamental movement skills whilst demonstrating control and balance. This week in multi skills, the children learning to show confidence and creativity within their movements by look for and finding space, changing speed and direction, dodging others. They loved the car game we played to start!

 

Other

22.10 - It was lovely to see so many faces at the Spooky Disco! 

wc 19.10 – Eastlands Primary School have been celebrating Geography week this week. The children have been practicing their orienteering skills as well as discussing maps and keys. These skills will definitely come in handy when we move onto our first geography topic next half term.

wc 12.10 – This week, the children have been working incredibly hard to complete their first Year 3 assessment week. They have shown incredible focus and determination to work their way through the assessments. Before starting the assessments, we spoke about always trying their best and every single Year 3 child did just that. It was lovely to see them getting excited when I told them we had another challenge assessment to do! Well done Turtles!

14.10 – On Wednesday, Year 2 and 3 went to Rugby Temple Speech Rooms to take part in the Choral Outreach Trip day. The children took part in rehearsals, instrument demonstrations and musical games throughout the day, developing their singing skills and exploring different aspects of music. After warming up with the choristers, the day concluded with a wonderful concert performance at 2.30pm, where the children showcased everything they had learned. Thank you to all parent and careers that were able to come and support the children. It was a memorable experience that allowed the pupils to build confidence, work collaboratively and celebrate their love of music. The children were praised for their excellent behaviour during the day and they did themselves proud walking to and from the venue.

12.10 – Today, Eastlands Primary School had a visit from a real-life Olympic Athlete! The children had a wonderful time taking part in the sponsored circuit with Amy Smith herself. They then sat beautifully during an assembly and Amy explained how she worked hard and was determined to become and Olympian.

wc 05.10 – Eastlands Primary School celebrated Black History Month this week. Year 3 Turtles learnt about some Black Influential Musicians. We got the chance to listen to some music and learn some interesting facts too. We also did an orienteering activity about Rosa Parks.

28.09 – Today Year 3 took part in a live assembly. The assembly was about being allergy aware. There were some guest speakers and lots of information given to the children

22.09 – The children had their individual school photos today. Year 3 were incredibly sensible during this process. Well done Turtles.

21.09 – I am very pleased to announce that Year 3 Turtles achieved their 10 Gold Coins last week. We enjoyed a Gold Coin reward this afternoon. The children enjoyed some colouring, drawing, games and the start of a film last thing in the afternoon. Keep up the hard work and we will have another Gold Coin reward soon.

14.09 – I am pleased to inform you that Year 3 Turtles have a student teacher starting. Miss Pearson will be working alongside myself to teach the children throughout Autumn Term. The children have already given Miss Pearson a warm welcome.

11.09 – Today, the children had the opportunity to take part in a Hotshots taster session. It was lovely to see them laughing and smiling whilst learning some basketball skills at the same time.

10.09 – Thank you to those who attended the ‘Meet and Greet’ session afterschool today. For anyone who missed it, the information PowerPoint can be found below.

 

Thank you for attending our Meet and Greet meeting.  If you could not make it or wish to view it again, please click the link below. 

Year 3 Meet and Greet

Assemblies - 

15.10 - Our Oracy Assembly for this week was about AI.

17.09 - We believe that developing strong speaking and listening skills is key to our children’s confidence and success. Our weekly class oracy assemblies provide a fantastic opportunity for pupils to practise clear communication, active listening, and respectful discussion. From storytelling to debate, every child is encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas in a supportive environment. Click below to see what they have been talking about and maybe continue the discussion at home. Click on the image below.