Our Teachers
Mrs J Vardy
Class Teacher
Miss Radburn
Class Teacher
Year Leader
Miss L Eveson
Class Teacher
We hope that you and your children have had a wonderful summer break, and we would like to warmly welcome everyone back for the start of a new school year.
The autumn term is always an exciting and busy time in Year 3. Building on the learning from Year 2, children will continue to develop their independence, confidence and resilience while taking on new challenges across the curriculum. As children move into Key Stage 2, they will be encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their learning while developing the skills they need to become confident, independent learners.
This year, we will be using the Oak National Academy curriculum to support and enhance our teaching across Year 3. Oak's carefully sequenced lessons help children build knowledge and skills progressively while making meaningful links across subjects where appropriate. The curriculum is designed to ensure all children receive a broad, balanced and engaging education that meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
For more information about your child's learning this term, please see our Curriculum Overview.
Reading and Spellings
Our Year 3 children will bring home a reading book and a library book of their choice, which they will have the opportunity to change frequently. Please read with your child regularly at home and record any comments on boom reader. We encourage all children to read at home at least three times each week to help develop their fluency, comprehension and confidence. We ask that children bring their reading books to school every day.
Weekly spellings will also be set on class dojo, with a spelling test taking place the following week.
P.E
Please can we remind parents and carers that, in line with our school uniform policy, jewellery should not be worn in school except for small stud earrings. For health and safety reasons, earrings must not be worn on PE days. Children will be asked to remove their earrings before PE lessons if they are wearing them. Children should arrive at school dressed in their PE kit on PE days.
Year 3 PE Days
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Indoor P.E - Tuesdays
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Outdoor P.E - Thursdays
The children will also have weekly swimming lessons for which they will need their own swimming kit, including a swimming hat.
Year 3 Swimming Day
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Fridays
Music
In music this year, the children will all participate in weekly recorder. Each child will need a recorder; these can be purchased via Arbor if required.
Year 3 Music Day
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Wednesdays
We kindly ask that all clothing is clearly labelled with your child's name and class. Please ensure your child brings a named water bottle to school every day. Bottles should contain water only and, where possible, should not be made of metal.
Morning toast will continue to be available until the close of the register. Children may also bring a healthy piece of fruit from home for their morning snack.
As a reminder, children in Key Stage 2 are no longer entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals. If your family is eligible for means-tested Free School Meals, this entitlement will continue. For all other children, school meals cost £2.66 per day and can be paid for through Arbor. If you think you may be eligible for Free School Meals, please contact the school office with your National Insurance number and date of birth so we can check your eligibility.
Eligibility for means-tested Free School Meals has been updated by the Government. If your child already receives Free School Meals you do not need to apply again. The Walsall Free School Meals team will recheck all details currently on their system and will be in touch with you if the new criteria will affect your eligibility. If you have never applied for Free Schools Meals, we would encourage all parents to complete an application form via Apply for free school meals | Walsall Council
We are proud to offer a wide range of after-school clubs each term. Information about our Autumn Term clubs will be sent out during the first few weeks of term.
Doors will open at 8:40am. Year 3 will enter straight into their classrooms and will be dismissed from there at 3:25pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to your child's class teacher, who will usually be available after dismissing the children at the end of each school day.
We are looking forward to a busy, enjoyable and successful autumn term and thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the year.
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