1. Year 3 Parents Meeting Tuesday 20th September 2016
Please complete the data sheet before the presentation begins. Check that ALL details are correct, paying particular attention to the Ethnicity section.

2. Punctuality
Please make sure that you arrive to school for 8.40 as this allows enough time for your child to walk up to the classrooms and settle down to complete a daily dash activity. The class teachers are available at the end of the day. If you would like to make a separate appointment to see us, please do. The bell goes at 8.50am for registration
It is also important for you to pick your child up on time at the end of the day
If your child is absent for any reason please inform the school office
Inform the school office of any changes to your child’s school meal choices and of any allergies that your child may have.
Daily dash – no helping
Leave on second bell promptly

3. Water and Fruit Fruit is given at snack time in the day
Children all need to bring a bottle of water with them everyday – preferably in a bottle with a sports cap
The children are encouraged to drink water throughout the day
Bring your own fruit – small amount – encourage them to eat faster. No yoghurts

4. The Curriculum. See curriculum map
English: handwriting, writing complex sentences, punctuation and reading
Maths: number, addition, subtraction, patterns and word problems, time and measures
Science
Creativity: includes foundation subjects
P.E. Mondays – Swimming & another P.E lesson during the week.
Computing
Music
Explain changes to 2014 curriculum
Phonics Phase 5 – children who are not secure will move onto Phase 6 but it is expected that parents will support their child at home. Spellings are linked to this which we will explain in a moment.

5. How can I support my child?
Reading book
Spellings
Mental Maths
Homework
Talk to your child in full sentences, to extend vocabulary and to develop speaking and listening skills

6. Code of Conduct & Golden Rules
Positive Discipline
Community assemblies - certificates
Sanctions & Warnings

7. Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
English
Live Unit. All about me.
Non-fiction Was Tutankhamen Killed?
Fiction Storm
Poetry. Performance poetry.
Word detectives
Newspaper reports on The Stone Age
Fiction. Dragon slayer.
Poetry. Playing with words.
Non-fiction. Where is the best place to live in the world
Fiction. Ottoline and the yellow cat.
Live unit. Chat show challenge.
Poetry. Shape Poems.
Maths
Number and place value
Addition and subtraction.
Properties of shape.
Multiplication and division
Fractions.
Measurements (mass)
Properties of shape
Multiplication and division. Measurement (time)
Addition and subtraction, including money
Properties of shape Multiplication and division.
Fractions
Measurement (length and perimeter)
Addition and subtraction including measurement (money)
Statistics
Multiplication and division.
Measurement (perimeter)
Addition and subtraction
Measurement (volume and capacity)
Addition and subtraction including money
Measurement (time)
Science
Forces ( Magnetism)
Light
Rocks
Animals including humans
Plants
Computing
We are network engineers
We are programmers
SCRATCH
We are bug fixers SCRATCH
We are presenters SERIF
We are communicators
We are opinion pollsters
Creativity
Ancient Egypt (H)
Light & Darkness(RE)
The Stone Age(H)
Evington Village(G)
European Countries(G)
Music
Rhythm and Pulse
Voice
Rhythm
Pitch & Music through the ages
Structure & Music Technology
20th C Music
P.E.
Active Athletics
Fitness Frenzy
Body parts and their functions
Throwing and catching
Cool core ( Strength)
Healthy minds , emotions and goals
Groovy gymnastics
Skip to the beat
Hygiene medicine and exercise
Brilliant ball skills
Gymfit circuits
Body protectors and body changes
African dance
Mighty movers (running)
Relationships with others and opinions
Multi skills
Boot camp
Diet and vitamins
PSHE
New Beginnings
Healthy lifestyle Friendship Week
Keeping Safe
Feelings and Relationships
Making Choices
French
Moi (All about me)
Jeux et chansons (Games and songs)
On fait la fete (celebrations)
Portraits
Les quarter amis (The four friends)
Ca Pousse! (Growing things!)