Welcome to the Year 3 Information Evening 2017-18 Dates for your diary: Parent Consultation Eves: Tues 17th October 2017 and Thurs 19th October 2017 Ancient Technology Centre Trip 3K – Friday 13th October 3O – Monday 16th October

The Year 3 Team 3O (Owls): Miss Leftwich Teaching Assistant: Mrs Mitchell 3K (Kestrels): Mrs Simmonds (Tues-Fri) Mrs Walker (Mon) Teaching Assistants: Mrs Harris, Mrs Kearn and Mrs Roberts

English The overarching aim for English in the national curriculum is to: read easily, fluently and with good understanding develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information acquire a wide vocabulary and an understanding of grammar appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage write clearly, accurately and coherently use discussion in order to learn be competent in the art of speaking and listening

Mathematics Number and Place Value Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Fractions and Decimals Measurement Geometry – Shape and Position Statistics, Ratio, Proportion and Algebra

Science Light and Shadow Rocks and Soils Animals including Humans Plants Forces and Magnets

Our Exciting Learning Experiences Autumn Term Tree of Life History Rocks! The Journey Joyeaux Noel Spring Term Romans on the Rampage Food Glorious Food Festival Fun! Summer Term Land of Never Believe Fabulous Forces Light and Shadow

Changing Me Relationships Being Me in My World Celebrating difference Dreams and Goals Healthy Me

Physical Education PE for Kestrels (3K) on Fridays. PE for Owls (3O) on Thursdays. Outdoor Games for both classes on Wednesday afternoon. Please name all kit. No jewellery or earrings.

French focus Conversation Learning a new language Learning about language Intercultural understanding Conversation focus Colours Numbers Days of the week Greetings Simple commands The French Experience! Hearing French being spoken Listening to stories Taking part Sampling food

We have a fabulous computing suite and class sets of iPads. : Computing We have a fabulous computing suite and class sets of iPads. All pupils use computer facilities including Internet access as an essential part of learning, as required by the National Curriculum, e.g. for PowerPoint presentations, word processing, research for other areas of learning – fact finding, digital photography, apps to enhance understanding, etc. Parents and carers are asked to sign our E-safety agreement to show that the Online Safety Rules have been understood and agreed.

Playtime Lunchtime Children are a allowed a healthy snack of fresh/dried fruit or vegetables Lunchtime Year 3 children eat at 12.30pm They eat in the Hall. Please provide healthy, well-balanced lunch boxes.

Homework Reading books go home daily. Children change their books first thing in the morning. Please read with your child and keep their Home Reading Record up to date with them. Homework (in homework books) is set on Friday and is due in on the following Wednesday. There may sometimes be a longer ‘topic’ homework set over a few weeks.

What can you do? Homework Reading Name Uniform/kit Absence Share problems/concerns

Merley First School website and blog http://www.merleyfirstschool.com/ Merley First School At Merley First school we provide a nurturing and challenging environment that is built on mutual respect. A place where learners are encouraged to be curious, resilient and successful, whilst developing a love of learning based on independence, creativity and teamwork. Journey of Discovery There is a link to our class blogs on the school website. Please check it regularly with your child and feel free to comment on posts!

May we say a big thank you for your attendance this evening May we say a big thank you for your attendance this evening. We hope you have found it informative and helpful. Please feel free to look around our classrooms and discuss any other areas with members of staff.