Welcome to Year 3!

This week so far: 

What a fantastic start to the school year we have had in Year 3! The children have settled in brilliantly and have been working hard to learn the new routines and expectations. Year 3 is a big step up from Year 2, and we are so proud of how well everyone has embraced the challenge.

Our topic this term is Pompeii and the Romans, and we have loved immersing ourselves in this fascinating period of history. The children have shown great enthusiasm for learning about life in Roman times, and they have thoroughly enjoyed discovering all about volcanoes, particularly Mount Vesuvius and its impact on Pompeii.

In English, we have begun planning and writing our Dear Earth Letter. The children are thinking carefully about what they are grateful for and the places they love to visit, while developing their use of vivid setting descriptions to bring their writing to life.

In Maths, we have been focusing on place value, exploring how numbers can be partitioned into hundreds, tens and ones. The children have worked hard to develop their understanding and explain their mathematical thinking.

During PE, we have been developing our football skills and taking part in a variety of team games. It has been wonderful to see the children working together, encouraging one another, and showing great sportsmanship.

On Friday, we became scientists and carried out an investigation using different rocks and soils. We examined their properties, identifying which rocks were hard, soft, smooth, rough and more. The children enjoyed getting hands-on and making observations like real geologists!

Well done to all of Year 3 for such a positive start to the year. We are looking forward to another exciting week of learning ahead.

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Year 3 Team