Welcome to Class 3

Content of evening  Who will my child work with?  What will be different in Key Stage 2?  What will be taught?  What will be expected of my child?  What extra activities will my child be offered?  How can I support my child’s learning?

Who will my child work with?

 Mrs Gray – Class Teacher – MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY

Who will my child work with?  Mrs Gray – Class Teacher – MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY  Mrs Chamberlain – French/ICT – WEDNESDAY am

Who will my child work with?  Mrs Gray – Class Teacher – MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY  Mrs Chamberlain – French/ICT – WEDNESDAY am  Mrs Oakley – PE lessons (usually outside) WEDNESDAY am

Who will my child work with?  Mrs Gray – Class Teacher – MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY  Mrs Chamberlain – French/ICT – WEDNESDAY am  Mrs Oakley – PE lessons (usually outside) WEDNESDAY am  Mrs Beeden – Music lessons – WEDNESDAY pm

Who will my child work with?  Mrs Gray – Class Teacher – MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY  Mrs Chamberlain – French/ICT – WEDNESDAY am  Mrs Oakley – PE lessons (usually outside) WEDNESDAY am  Mrs Beeden – Music lessons – WEDNESDAY pm  Mrs Wakefield – English / Maths (ICT)

Who will my child work with?  Mrs Gray – Class Teacher – MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY  Mrs Chamberlain – French/ICT – WEDNESDAY am  Mrs Oakley – PE lessons (usually outside) WEDNESDAY am  Mrs Beeden – Music lessons – WEDNESDAY pm  Mrs Wakefield – English / Maths (ICT)  Mrs Ruddy – Teaching Assistant

What will be different in Key Stage 2?

 There will be an increased expectation that your child will develop more independence. Organising and having the correct equipment, Handing homework in on the correct day, Changing reading book, Increased responsibilities in class, Working independently at times, Working cooperatively in TASC activities and problem solving. I will help your child to develop this by giving reminders! 

What will be different in Key Stage 2?  The children will eat in first sitting ( pm) with the rest of Key Stage 2.  They will play on the Key Stage 2 playground.  They will join the rest of Key Stage 2 for worships on alternating Thursdays.  They will not have an afternoon play from Term 2 onwards.  There is no fruit provided, however feel free to send fruit for playtime to continue this healthy habit.

What will be taught?

 Your child will now begin to work from the ‘New Curriculum’ (2014)

What will be taught? The main differences are:  No more levels.  There is less content in some subjects.  Each class will have its own learning objectives- -some for Year 3, -some for Lower Key Stage 2 and -some for Key Stage 2 as a whole.  Children will be taught, develop and master skills and knowledge in greater depth.

What will be taught? Themes and Topics Y3 Topics are  India - Term 1  Stone Age – Iron Age - Term 2  WW2 – Term 3  The Ancient Greek Olympics – Term 4  Anglo-Saxons and Vikings - Term 5 and 6

What will be taught? Play Duty DayWorship Play Lunch pm Mon Merit English Maths X table challenge Science Topic History/Geography English Tues Whole School English Maths Spelling Test Topic History/Geography English PSHE Special Person Weds Hymn or Rector French /ICT Mrs Chamberlain Games Mrs Oakley Silent Reading Music Mrs Beeden ICT Mrs Wakefield Thurs Key Stage or Councils English Maths Hand writing spelling R.E. Maths Fri Birthdays English PE Hall X table challenge MathsTopic Art/Technology Play Duty

What will be expected of my child?

Homework Homework will be set on a Thursday, it will usually consist of: -A spelling list to learn -Handwriting (each spelling to be written 4x in joined handwriting). -Maths homework -English homework -Reading each night -Times tables to 12 x tables Hand in on a Tuesday.

What will be expected of my child? Class job. Each week your child will be given a class job. They will be responsible for this job all week in a team of 2 or 3 children. Jobs range from collecting the register to handing out books to tidying away equipment.

What extra activities will my child be offered?

 Caythorpe Residential. Information to follow.

What extra activities will my child be offered?  Caythorpe Residential. Information to follow.  Key roles in the Christmas Production.

What extra activities will my child be offered?  Caythorpe Residential. Information to follow.  Key roles in the Christmas Production.  Forest Schools sessions to complement Topics.

What extra activities will my child be offered?  Caythorpe Residential. Information to follow.  Key roles in the Christmas Production.  Forest Schools sessions to complement Topics.  Sporting events and festivals.

What extra activities will my child be offered?  Caythorpe Residential. Information to follow.  Key roles in the Christmas Production.  Forest Schools sessions to complement Topics.  Sporting events and festivals.  A new selection of after school clubs.

How can I support my child’s learning?

 Listen to your child read each day.

How can I support my child’s learning?  Listen to your child read each day.  Help your child to learn times tables (in random order).

How can I support my child’s learning?  Listen to your child read each day.  Help your child to learn times tables (in random order).  Ensure that homework is completed.

How can I support my child’s learning?  Listen to your child read each day.  Help your child to learn times tables (in random order).  Ensure that homework is completed.  Lend your topic related items for us to discuss in class.

How can I support my child’s learning?  Listen to your child read each day.  Help your child to learn times tables (in random order).  Ensure that homework is completed.  Lend your topic related items for us to discuss in class.  Ensure that concerns and problems are communicated so we can resolve them.

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