Year 3 (Key Stage 2) - The Orchards Primary Academy

Welcome to

Year 3

Hello and welcome to Cedar- Year 3! We’re thrilled to have your child join our vibrant learning community.

Class Teacher

Miss I Palmer

A welcome from the class teacher...

Hello and welcome to Year 3! My name is Miss Palmer, and I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year. Year 3 is such a special year as the children move into Key Stage 2 and begin a new chapter filled with independence, confidence, and exciting learning.
In our classroom, we focus on creating a happy, safe, and supportive environment where children feel confident being themselves. I believe that learning should be enjoyable, meaningful, and full of curiosity. We celebrate effort just as much as achievement, and mistakes are seen as part of learning. I always encourage children to try their best, ask questions, and be proud of their progress.
Year 3 is packed with lots of fun and engaging learning! In English, we will explore brilliant stories and texts that inspire imagination and help children grow as readers and writers. In Maths, we will build strong number skills and tackle problems together by using a variety of using practical activities, pictorial representations and engaging word problems.
We also love learning through hands-on experiences across the wider curriculum. In Science, we will explore exciting topics such as rocks, fossils and soils, forces, and plants through practical investigations. In History, we will travel back in time to learn about the Stone Age and the Ancient Egyptians, discovering how people lived in the past. In Geography, we will learn about settlements and explore Antarctica.
I am committed to making sure all learners feel supported and challenged in the classroom. Lessons are carefully adapted so that everyone can succeed and feel confident. Children are encouraged to develop independence, resilience, and teamwork skills.
Year 3 is also a year for building responsibility. Children will learn to take pride in their work, reflect on how they can improve, and support one another. We always aim to make learning exciting and fun.
I am really looking forward to a fantastic year full of learning, and achievements.

Here you are able to view the year group curriculum overview, end of year expectations, photographs of your children and the excellent work that they produce as well as useful websites to support in your home learning.

If you require any further information, please see a member of staff at the end of the school day or call the school office and we will get back to you.

Year 3 in action

History in Year 3

Stone Age to the Bronze Age

In History, children will learn about the Stone Age, discovering how people lived, hunted, and survived in the past.

Grammar in Year 3

Regular and Irregular Verbs

In Grammar, children will learn about regular and irregular verbs, exploring how verbs change in the past tense through fun activities and examples.

Curriculum Promise in Year 3

Black History Month

During Black History Month, Year 3 will learn about important Black individuals from the past and present, celebrating their achievements and understanding why equality and respect are important.

Computing in Year 3

Scratch

In Computing, we will use Scratch to learn how to create simple animations and games. Children will practise giving clear instructions, debugging mistakes, and developing their problem-solving skills while having fun.

Science in Year 3

Forces

In Science, we will learn about forces by exploring pushes and pulls, magnets, and how objects move. Children will carry out simple investigations to see how forces affect everyday objects.

PE in Year 3

Rugby

In PE, we will learn about rugby where we learn key skills such as passing, catching, and moving into space. Children will work as a team, follow rules, and build confidence while staying active and having fun.

Class Newsletters

Autumn 1 Year 3 Class Newsletter

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Autumn 2 Year 3 Class Newsletter

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Spring 1 Year 3 Class Newsletter

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Spring 2 Year 3 Class Newsletter

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Summer 1 Year 3 Class Newsletter

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Summer 2 Year 3 Class Newsletter

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Important Year 3 Documents

Year 3 Curriculum Overview

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End of year expectations

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Useful websites for Year 3 pupils

Cross-curricular

Reading

Maths

Times Tables Rock Stars

We subscribe to TTRS so your children can have daily access at home and at school to this fantastic times tables resource. There are a wide range of different game types for the children to explore whilst developing their times tables knowledge and fluency. In the background, the site learns the areas your child might be finding more challenging and exposes them to more questions in these tables to help them improve. We would recommend around 5-10 minutes practice per day. If your child has forgotten their login, we can provide a copy.

https://ttrockstars.com/

Writing

Wider Curriculum

Fitness/Well being