Welcome to the Year 3 webpage.

We look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Mr Heaton teaches Sparrows and Miss Waller teaches Doves.

Useful links: 

Google Classroom - http://classroom.google.com/a/elworthce.cheshire.sch.uk 

Oxford Owl - https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/ 

Edshed - https://play.edshed.com/ 

Times Table Rockstars - https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth 

AR Book Finder: https://www.arbookfind.co.uk/ 

Summer 2025

Our topic this term is: Temples, Tombs and Treasures.  Who Were the Ancient Egyptians?

In Year 3 this term, we will be traveling back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Egypt.  We will find out where in the world is Egypt, learn about their Gods, traditions and beliefs, look closely at artefacts, visit Manchester Museum, discover links to other ancient civilsations by interrogating timelines and so much more.  

Please download the topic web at the bottom of the page to find out more about what we will be covering in our topic this term.

English

Our first text this term is 'Egyptology' by Dugald Steer. From this the children will be writing a mystery narrative based on the exploration of an Egyptian setting.  Will they escape the trap?

Our second writing outcome will be a secret diary with clues leading to an Egyptian treasure hunt!

"Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fascinating journal from a lost expedition — a treasure trove of fact and fantasy featuring a novelty element on every spread.Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt — and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years?"

In Summer 2, we will base our writing on the refugee story 'Wisp' by Zana Fraillon.  They will be writing a 'promise' narrative, where they will describe a magical character who will grant promises to other characters and fills them with joy.

"Idris lives in a refugee camp which is full of people, but where everyone is alone. There are no rivers or seas to swim in and no trees to give shade. One day, a tiny, bright wisp appears in the dirt: an insect-size glowing light that, when it finds the right person, fills them with a memory of their life before the refugee camp: a memory that gives them just a little hope once again."

Reading

All children are expected to read at home during the week. Children who are part of a phonics group should be reading their phonics book daily, as well as books on the Oxford Owl website for additional reading. Children in Mr Heaton and Miss Waller's reading groups should be reading their AR books for up to 30 minutes three times per week as part of their homework and have their reading diary signed by an adult. These will be checked by their teacher during Reading lessons. Pupils in Year 3 will have access to Accelerated Reader when they have moved past Grey RWI Phonics. On AR children read their choice of book and complete a comprehension quiz online in school at the end. These results are tracked by teachers and the children achieve points for good test results. Children will have a range of books to choose from in school, but they are welcome to read books from home. You can use the AR Book Finder website below to find the Book Lovel of the book and see if it is in your child's range. 

Spellings/ Phonics

In Year 3, children receive daily phonics/ comprehension lessons as well as a daily spelling lesson following the Read Write Inc. scheme. The children will receive weekly spelling homework on Spelling Shed linked to the spelling patterns they are learning in class.

In addition, the children should learn the National Curriculum spelling lists which were given out at the start of the year. Children are expected to learn one column of spellings per half term and will require help and support at home to ensure the children achieve well. Ideally this should happen weekly – little and often – to enable the children to master the spelling of all of the words. We realise that some of these spellings may appear quite demanding, but every child in the country has to be proficient in the spelling of these relevant age-related words. All spelling lists currently set for your child are available on EdShed. 

PE

We have PE every week on a Wednesday and Friday where you need to come dressed ready in your PE kit. At this time of the year, the weather is very changeable so always send your child in with the appropriate PE uniform (please refer to the school PE uniform policy on our website for guidance).  May we remind you that all uniform should be labelled to avoid any confusion and missing kit. 

Swimming

In the Summer term, Year 3 will swim on Monday afternoons.  Please ensure the come to school with a named swimming bag, including a towel, swimming costume (not bikini)/trunks and goggles if they wear them.  Miss Keeble is running booster groups for thise children who need a bit of extra practise.

Fitness Friday

We will continue to come to school dressed in our PE kits on Fridays, as we have a focus on keeping active and healthy. Prepare for an active and enjoyable day of learning!

Homework

Homework will be set on a Monday and will and be due in the following Monday morning. All homework for Maths and Spellings is on EdShed. A link to this can be found below and reminders are posted on Google Classroom weekly. 

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with your child's class teacher. 

Thank you for your continuing support.

Mr Heaton and Miss Waller