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An Introduction to Year Three. Literacy. Writing will cover a wide range of genre, including fiction & non fiction Children need their reading book & reading record in school every day and Library book on Wednesday. Reading books can be changed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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Literacy • Writing will cover a wide range of genre, including fiction & non fiction • Children need their reading book & reading record in school every day and Library book on Wednesday. • Reading books can be changed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Handwriting is done every week
Maths • 10 minute starter • Whole class main activity • Individual or group work • Plenary • Tables: x2,x3,x4,x5,x6,10 should be known by the end of the year. Tests will be given on a weekly basis on a specified set of tables. A list of good Tables games websites will be put on homework labels.
Science • This half term we are finding out about characteristics of materials • We will be learning about properties of magnets and springs after half term
ICT • Children are being introduced to Databases this term. • They will be using music composition software after half term • Throughout the year they will be accessing the KGFL (digital brain) site: http://upperthong.kgfl.digitalbrain.com • Hopefully they will be Blogging using our website and be in contact with other schools around the world.
ICT • ICT is used across the curriculum • In Maths the children use ICT maths games to reinforce work in the classroom • Children use the Internet to research topics • Microsoft Publisher is used for word processing and desk top publishing • A range of other software is also used
Geography • This term’s topic is Weather around the World. • Through holiday destinations we will research other places around the world and find out about their weather. • Also we will look at extremes of weather and how a forecast is put together.
History Main topics for the year are: • Ancient Egyptians (Spring term) • Who Do You think You Are? (Summer term)
Art & Design • This term we are focusing on Pattern • Children will need an old shirt so as to protect their school clothing • We will also be looking at sculpture and visiting the YSP
Music • This year all the class (including the teachers!!!) are being taught Samba Drumming • There will also be musical composition using ICT in the second half of this term. • There will be opportunities for the children to perform at various places including the Holmfirth Festival.
PE • Children need an indoor and outdoor PE kit in school at all times • Trainers / pumps, shorts, t-shirt, jogging bottoms and sweatshirt. Please look at the suggested colours of PE shorts and T-Shirts • This term we will be doing gymnastics or dance each week on a Friday • Outdoor games takes place on Wednesday each week – this term will be football and rugby
Homework • Times tables will be tested regularly • In addition, other homework may be given to support work being done in different curriculum areas which will be done in a “Learning Logs”e.g. – finding patterns for Art • Some Maths. Homework will be given to revise concepts already taught. If you need to refer to the school Calculation Policy which can be accessed on the Website under “Parents” • Please read the letter on “Learning Logs” for parents and visit http://www.learninglogs.co.uk/inglehurstyear320067.htm
Rewards • We have several reward systems to encourage and praise in class • House points • Well done book • Head teacher Awards • Class points • Tickets & weekly prize draw
Behaviour • High standards of behaviour are expected • School behaviour policy closely followed • Children have their own Class Charter through the Investors in Pupil Scheme
Enriching the curriculum Educational visits planned • Visit by the Manchester Museum staff to support History work on Ancient Egyptians – Spring Term • Visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to support work in Art – Summer Term • Field trips around local area to support work in History and Geography – Summer Term