Year 3 are taught by Miss Annison and Mrs Wheal

Mrs Adom Baffour, Mrs Billing (on maternity leave), Miss Hannaway and Mrs Rutherford are our Year 3 Teaching Assistants.

All children will have a colour-banded book and a library book to take home and they will be able to change this every Wednesday.  If they need to change before their library day they are to liaise with the school teacher. We can provide a reading log if you require it. Year 3 PE days are Wednesdays and Fridays – PE kit is to be worn to school on these days.

Home Learning is provided and to be returned via your child’s Google Classroom. If you need to contact the team please email: Y3@kgagomer.uk

Please see below for a Curriculum Overview for the year.

Autumn Term 2025

This Autumn, our Year 3 students are set to embark on a captivating journey through literature, science, history, and the world around them. With a rich and varied curriculum, we are ready to inspire young minds and nurture creativity, curiosity, and confidence.

In English, our focus is on imagination, character, and setting. We begin with the enchanting Animiles poetry collection, where students will explore how authors use language to create vivid characters. We’ll then dive into magical settings and how writers bring them to life through texts such as Where the Wild Things Are and Leon and the Place Between. As the term progresses, we’ll journey through some of the most beloved children’s literature, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. These stories will help children examine how authors inform, describe, and immerse readers in fantastical worlds. We’ll finish the term with Stig of the Dump, supporting cross-curricular links with history and science.

In Maths, we will ensure that every child gains a strong grasp of the fundamentals. This includes work on place value, time, addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division. We use a mastery approach, beginning with hands-on resources before moving to visual and written methods. Daily Rapid Recall sessions and weekly arithmetic tests will help embed key skills into long-term memory, building fluency and confidence. Our Science learning will be full of investigation and discovery as we explore forces and magnets, and light and shadow. Students will be encouraged to ask scientific questions, make predictions, and carry out fair tests as part of their scientific enquiry skills. 

In our combined History and Geography learning, we’ll begin with an in-depth look at My Town, helping children explore and describe the geographical features of their local area. They will learn to identify the differences between counties, cities, and towns, and understand where Gosport sits within Hampshire and the wider UK. Children will use maps, atlases, and digital tools to locate major towns and cities, and understand how these places are connected by transport, trade, and history. This will be followed by a fascinating journey back in time to the Stone and Iron Ages, where children will investigate how people lived, what they wore, and how they survived. This immersive experience will be brought to life through stories, writing, and creative activities that deepen their understanding of the past and how it connects to the present.

Across the wider curriculum, our RE themes will focus on belonging, baptism, holiness, and the representation of the Madonna and Child in art. These topics support meaningful conversations about faith, family, and identity. In PSHE, we will explore family and relationships, safety, and understanding the changing body. In Computing, students will learn to log in independently, navigate key programs, and develop their skills in word processing and desktop publishing.

Our PE sessions will promote physical strength and creativity through dance and gymnastics, while in art, we’ll spend our initial weeks honing our skills in drawing faces, with a special focus on period art linked to the Stone Age and our study of the Madonna.

This term promises to be an exciting blend of storytelling, innovation, exploration, and expression. We look forward to watching our Year 3 children flourish as they embark on this rich and rewarding learning adventure.

Summer Term 2025

As we enter the summer term, we are excited to share our learning journey with you. This term, our topics will take us on an adventure through Ancient Egypt into the wider world, the importance of bees, and various aspects of mathematics, science, and well-being.

In English, we will continue our focus on a range of writing styles, including instructional writing, historical diaries and narrative nonfiction. We will learn about the mummification process and write clear instructions on how to carry it out. We will also explore the life and discoveries of Howard Carter, writing diary entries from his perspective. Our nonfiction writing will continue into our Science topic of plants and center around bees. Where we will research and create a narrative non-fiction to bring their importance to our ecosystem to life. Additionally, we will read The Firework Maker’s Daughter, an exciting novel exploring themes of adventure, determination, and creativity.

Mathematics will cover key areas such as measurement, money, time, shape, and statistics. We will measure and compare lengths and perimeters of different shapes while also understanding and using money in problem-solving scenarios. Again, we will focus on learning to tell the time accurately and solving problems related to it will be an essential part of our lessons. Additionally, we will identify, compare, and classify shapes, as well as interpret data using graphs and charts.

In Science, we will focus on plants and trees. We will investigate how plants grow, their life cycle, and what they need to thrive. We will also learn about different types of trees, their role in the environment, and their uses. These studies will help us develop an appreciation for nature and its importance in our daily lives.

Our History and Geography lessons will take us back in time to Ancient Egypt, where we will discover the mysterious world of pyramids, pharaohs, and daily life of the Ancient Egyptian civilization. In Geography, we will explore ‘Our World’ and explore continents, oceans, and key geographical features of different regions, helping us understand more about our world.

In Religious Education, we will explore the significance of remembering in different religions, learn about Krishna’s Birthday and its celebrations, and study various religious and cultural symbols and their meanings.

Personal development will focus on economic well-being, helping children understand money, spending, saving, and the value of financial choices. We will also participate in activities linked to the Commonwealth Games to promote physical well-being and teamwork.

Computing will involve developing coding and programming skills using interactive robotic devices such as Ollies and Spheros. Additionally, we will learn how to collect, analyse, and present data effectively through data handling activities. Physical Education (PE), we will take part in dance, where we will learn an Egyptian-themed routine, incorporating movement and storytelling. Health and fitness will also be a key focus, with activities aimed at improving stamina, coordination, and teamwork.

We look forward to an exciting and enriching final term of Year 3 filled with learning and creativity. In addition, we will preparing the children for their transition to Year 4.

Spring Term 2025

Welcome to Year 3 Learning Adventures! This term, our journey moves from exploring the fascinating landscapes of North America and the prehistoric world of the Stone Age to the dramatic forces of Volcanoes and Earthquakes and the captivating history of Ancient Egypt. Let’s dive into what we will be learning and creating this term.

We will begin by exploring the science behind volcanoes and earthquakes, uncovering how these natural phenomena shape our planet. The children will step into the shoes of TV news reporters to create their own Earthquake News Reports, delivering dramatic updates from the epicenter of a fictional quake. Creativity will erupt as they craft shape poems inspired by the fiery imagery of volcanoes, using words to replicate the shapes of lava flows and volcanic cones.

From there, we’ll travel back in time to ancient Egypt, where children will learn how to mummify. Through hands-on activities, students will write step-by-step instructional guides on how to mummify a chosen object (or even a toy!). They will also uncover Howard Carter’s diaries, recreating diary entries from the famous archaeologist who discovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb. In PE lessons, the children will express themselves through Egyptian-themed dance, bringing ancient rituals and stories to life.

In reading, we will initially dive into information texts and poems about Volcanoes and Earthquakes before moving into Ted Hughes’ The Iron Man, exploring themes of resilience and friendship through writing and discussion. In Maths, we’ll focus on key skills, including multiplication and division, building fluency in times tables and division facts, and fractions, where children will learn to identify, compare, and use fractions in practical contexts.

This term’s science topics will focus on rocks and animals. Children will investigate different types of rocks, how they are formed, and their uses. They will also explore animal life cycles and understand how animals adapt to their environments.

Our RE lessons will explore themes of Good and Evil through engaging stories and festivals. Highlights include Holi, the Festival of Colours, celebrating the triumph of good over evil, and Easter, where children will reflect on themes of suffering, hope, and renewal.

We will also focus on health and wellbeing, encouraging children to think about their role in their community and how to maintain a positive mindset through citizenship activities and building resilience.

In computing, the children will learn programming basics through Scratch, creating simple animations and interactive stories. They will also use their coding skills to design an animated sequence inspired by this term’s topics.

Physical activity will include invasion games, where children engage in team-based sports to build strategy and cooperation, and Egyptian-themed dance, exploring movement inspired by ancient stories and rituals.

We’re excited for a term full of exploration, creativity, and learning. Thank you for your continued support; together, let’s make this a memorable journey for our Year 3 adventurers!