What have Y3 been up to?
Week 3: 21.11.2025
It’s been an exciting and productive week in Year 3! The children have worked hard to plan, edit, and publish their own short stories inspired by the film Taking Flight. Their writing was truly impressive, showcasing rich vocabulary, expanded noun phrases, engaging adverbs, clever use of contractions, and well-placed subordinate conjunctions. They should be very proud of their efforts!
In Maths, we explored how to interpret data from tally charts and pictograms, then used this information to create bar charts and answer related questions. The children showed great curiosity and problem-solving skills throughout.
Our Computing lessons focused on digital devices and how they connect to form networks. The class enjoyed discovering how technology links together in everyday life.
PE was full of energy as we practised different roles, jumps, and gymnastics skills—a perfect way to stay active and warm during these chilly days!
Finally, a reminder to check ParentPay for details about our upcoming visit to the Gurdwara on Tuesday, 2nd December. This is an important opportunity for the children to learn about different cultures and communities in our area.
Please remember to wrap up warm and have a wonderful, safe weekend!
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 2: 14.11.2025
This week has been full of exciting learning experiences for Year 3!
The children have been planning their own stories based on Taking Flight, making sure to include all the writing features they’ve been learning. In Maths, they worked hard on identifying different denominations of money and practiced adding and subtracting pounds and pence.
In Computing, we discussed the importance of staying safe online and explored how modern technology is used in everyday work. Science lessons continued to focus on animals and humans, with a fascinating investigation into vertebrates and invertebrates. Pupils examined which animals have an endoskeleton, exoskeleton, or hydrostatic skeleton, deepening their understanding of the natural world.
Year 3 and 4 also had an absolutely fantastic time during a one-hour workshop delivered by the Neighbourhood Enforcement Team from Telford and Wrekin Council. The session was engaging and highly educational, leaving pupils excited and inspired. They explored the importance of high-visibility clothing in a hands-on, investigative way, comparing fluorescent and reflective materials to understand their impact. The workshop began with pupils confidently making predictions, and then they followed a clear, structured method to test which of four brightly coloured hi-vis vests—orange, yellow, green, and pink—stood out the most. It was a brilliant learning experience that combined science, safety, and fun!
Finally, we all took part in a Pyjama Day in support of Children in Need, which was a wonderful way to end the week.
A huge thank you to all the children for their outstanding efforts and enthusiasm throughout this amazing week!
Please have a wonderful, safe and restful weekend,
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 1: 07.11.2025
This week, Year 3 have enthusiastically begun a new narrative writing unit inspired by the short film Taking Flight. The children explored creative language by using thesauruses to enhance their writing with vivid and imaginative adjectives.
In Science, the focus remained on healthy, balanced diets. Pupils learned how to locate and interpret nutritional information on food packaging, helping them make informed choices about what they eat.
During Maths lessons, the children started learning to tell the time in 5-minute and 1-minute intervals. They also explored Roman numerals up to 12 and how these relate to analogue clocks—an exciting blend of history and numeracy!
We’re incredibly proud of how positively and enthusiastically the children have returned to school. Their attitude and effort have been wonderful.
Finally, a gentle reminder from the Year 3 team: please ensure that children are completing their homework regularly, and check ParentPay for updates on upcoming events and clubs.
Please have a wonderful, safe and restful weekend,
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
November to December Half-term
Week 8: 24.10.2025
This week, Year 3 have been diving into the world of prehistoric adventure through the book The Stone Age Boy. Inspired by the story, they’ve been working hard to include adverbs, prepositions and expanded noun phrases to add detail and richness to their descriptions. It’s been wonderful to see their creativity and confidence grow as they bring their stories to life.
In Maths, the children have begun exploring the 4 times tables, using their understanding of multiplication and division to solve problems and spot patterns. They’ve been using arrays, number lines, and practical activities to strengthen their fluency and apply their knowledge in different contexts.
We also had a special visit from the NSPCC’s Pantosaurus, who came to talk to the children about staying safe and understanding personal boundaries in a fun and age-appropriate way. The children responded really well and showed great maturity during the session.
A quick reminder to parents: on Monday 11th November, we will be holding an Autumn Safety Workshop. The cost is £4 per child, and we kindly ask that consent and payment be made via ParentPay by Friday 3rd November. Also, please be aware that the parents evening slips have all gone out so remember to check your child's bag if you have yet to receive one.
The Year 3 team sincerely hope that everyone has a safe and happy half-term holiday.
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 7: 17.10.2025
This week in Year 3, the children have been diving into their learning with great enthusiasm! In Writing, they’ve been exploring expanded noun phrases inspired by the novel The Stone Age Boy, using rich descriptive language to bring their ideas to life.
In Maths, the focus has been on recalling multiplication and division facts, and the children have shown real determination in strengthening their number fluency. We kindly ask that all parents encourage their children to regularly use Times Tables Rockstars as part of their homework routine—it’s a fantastic tool to support their progress.
In PE, the children have thoroughly enjoyed honing their tennis skills, working on improving their hand-eye coordination through fun and engaging activities. A highlight of the week was a special visit from the Shropshire Fire Service, where the children learned valuable lessons about water safety, bonfire night safety, and fire safety in the home. The Year 3 team was incredibly proud of how attentive and respectful all the children were during the session. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to the brave crew members who took time out of their busy schedule to come and visit us.
Please have a wonderful, safe and happy weekend,
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 6:10.10.2025
What a brilliant week we have had in Year 3! The children absolutely outdid themselves during their writing lessons as they drafted, edited and published a set of instructions on how to wash a prehistoric animal. Not only that, but they also worked incredibly hard learning how to use formal methods to exchange while subtracting.
During History, the students learned about hillforts and how important it was for the security of the settlements around them. There was lots of interesting designs created by the children for their own hillforts and it was delightful to see them so invested in their work.
Keeping with the historic theme, the children made their own Stone Age pictures replicating the designs of cave paintings. They used the theme of what life is like in modern schools but done in the style of a cave painting.
Before we close this weeks update, can we please thank everyone who donated towards the harvest festival. Your contributions and kindness were overwhelming.
Have a tremendous weekend,
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 5:03.10.2025
Happy Friday! We've had a great week here in year 3 venturing further into our study of the Stone Age.
In writing, we finished our book "How To Wash A Woolly Mammoth". We used subordinating conjunctions to extend our sentences in preparation to write our own instructions on how to wash a prehistoric creature.
In maths, we have continued to look at the column method and have introduced the idea of exchanging when adding. It's been a tricky topic but all children were working really hard to achieve success!
We have been looking at how fossils are created and what they tell us about the past in our science lessons. A big thank you to those children who brought in their own fossils to share - it has been amazing seeing them!
Finally, Thank you to the children who have already donated items for harvest festival. It has been amazing how generous families have been so far. We are accepting donations until Friday 10th so if you want to donate please give them to class teachers.
We hope you all have an amazing weekend and come back refreshed and ready to learn on Monday!
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 4:26.09.2025
Happy Friday! It has been another excellent week in Year 3 continuing to look at the Stone Age! We have been influenced by cave paintings in our art lessons making our own stencils of our hands using oil pastels.
In writing we have begun to learn about the features of instructional writing while reading our new book "How To Wash A Woolly Mammoth". We have looked at adverbs and imperative verbs and even got the chance to wash some cuddly toys!
In maths we have continued exploring using the column method, this week for subtraction. Our layouts have become spectacular!
Finally, we have been sporty superstars in P.E. learning about hand-eye co-ordination and footwork as we have been learning about net and wall games.
Please do have an amazing weekend getting some well deserved rest. We all look forward to seeing you on Monday.
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 3: 19.09.2025
It has been an interesting week in Year 3 as the children have continued to expand their knowledge of the Stone Age! They looked at the historical significance of Skara Brae and how people lived during the Neolithic era.
The students were hard at work as they wrote, edited and published their informal letters from the perspective of a colourful crayon! During Maths, Year 3 looked at using formal methods of addition to add 3-digit numbers together and apply what they have learnt from using place value to lay out their work.
There was much merriment in the classroom as the children became Vikings during Music. They took turns to listen to the beat of a song using Viking chants to keep in time.
Please have a wonderful weekend and we shall see you all on Monday,
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 2: 12.09.2025
This week the children have been continuing their work on place value and applying their knowledge to adding 1, 10 and 100 more to a 3-digit number. During Writing, we have looked at expanded noun phrases, adverbs and using correct punctuation for informal writing.
It was a trip back to the Stone Age during History as we looked at how hunter gatherers used their skills to forage for food and survive with their tribe. Sticking with the Stone Age theme, art was based upon cave paintings.
It has been wonderful to see how many of the children are utilising TT-Rockstars and we politely remind parents and carers to keep this a priority throughout Year 3.
Finally, wonderful news as 3 S/T won an extra breaktime for showing excellent behaviour throughout the week!
Have a wonderful, restful weekend.
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.
Week 1: 05.09.2025
What an incredible start to the new academic year we have had this week! The children have shown wonderful resilience in their new educational surroundings as well demonstrating amazing behaviour. If this is how the students mean to continue in Year 3 then this is going be a sensational year!
During Maths, we have been learning about partitioning into tens and ones using part-whole models and representing this in different ways. We have also started morning maths to improve fluency which has shown to be exceptionally effective so far.
During Reading and Writing, we have looked at "The Day The Crayons Came Home" which has informed our writing, especially when looking at adjectives, the features of informal letters and author inference.
We even managed to learn about the stone age which links into our topic for this half term. How exciting! Finally, can all students please ensure they bring their spelling books and reading records back into school every day so they can be checked.
The whole Year 3 team can't wait to see everyone bright and early on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend,
Miss Jones, Mr. Jones and the rest of the Year 3 team.