Welcome to Year 3 Mrs Torne Miss Ritchie Mrs Gill Miss Sagar

This afternoon we hope to inform you a little This afternoon we hope to inform you a little more about Year 3 Curriculum and routines. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask at the end of the session.

Daily Routines English Homework ( comprehension given on Monday due on Thursday. Spellings- given on Monday, due the following Monday Maths Homework (Times Tables Test)–given out on Thursday. Due on Monday Reading books- given on Friday Library books- library slot Tuesday Home school diaries Please ensure uniform is labelled Water bottles- every child must have one

Subjects Literacy We will be focusing on three main texts this half term in Literacy, all of which link to our History topic: Ug by Raymond Briggs; Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura; Pebble In My Pocket by Meredith Hooper and Chris Coady. The children will utilise these texts to study particular writing styles focusing on instruction texts, and their literary requirements, alongside story writing and structure.

Maths We are looking at four topics over this half term. We start with Place Value and Number looking at: four-digit numbers, ordering and comparisons. We then continue to look at both mental and written Addition and Subtraction studying number facts, word problems and a variety of methods. Finally we finish with topics on measurement (length, mass and volume) and statistics (bar graphs, pictograms and tally charts).

History This half term we are learning all about Prehistoric Britain. Covering the time period from the beginning of the Palaeolithic Period all the way through to the end of the Iron Age the children will learn about lifestyles, societal changes, major events, important structures and archaeological evidence. In order to complete the learning the children will be utilising a variety of investigative skills including research, comparisons and fact finding.

Science Our Science topic this term is Rocks, Fossils and Soils. Throughout the half term we will be performing various investigations in order to learn about different rocks looking at: categories, uses and formations.Alongside this children will discover how both soil and fossils have been formed over thousands of years. Throughout the term the children will be using science skills of experimenting, investigating, predicting and analysing results.

P.E This term in P.E the children will developing their coordination in physical movements particularly focusing on floor movement patterns. This will include looking at static balances and focusing whilst standing on one leg. Parents please ensure your children have the correct PE kit and appropriate shoes

PSHCE The PSHCE topic for this half term is Being Me in My World. This will involve the children learning about how to value themselves, remain safe, understand rules and responsibilities, knowing how to behave to others and how choices can affect people, facing new challenges, and seeing other points of view. School has bought in to a new scheme of work

Class Visit Wednesday 11/10/2017, we hope to visit the Minet Country Park to take part in various activities linked to our Science topic. The session will be run by Mr David Melville, who is from a charity that cares for the environment. As a goodwill gesture, please bring £1 as part of your donation to the Arocha Charity. The session will start at 9:15am until 10:15am. For this activity, please make sure you bring your water bottle in a carrier bag with your correct footwear to change into. This can be wellington boots or any other type of outdoor waterproof footwear. Additionally, please make sure you dress appropriately for the outdoors. Please note that items of clothing and footwear may get dirty and will need to be cleaned at home. Each class has a session

Parent Meeting Parent consultation will be on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th October. Curriculum maps will be sent home half termly.

Pupil premium If you receive any of the following the school may be entitled to receive funds on your child’s behalf. Please complete the online eligibility check if you are in receipt of any of the following: Income Support Income-based Jobseekers Allowance Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 The guaranteed element of the State Pension Credit Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16, 190) Working Tax Credit run on- paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit Universal

Pupil premium- what is the funding used for? To provide extra training for staff. To set up booster classes for pupils. To invest in resources to further pupil’s progress. Ultimately, to further pupil’s education and achievement. Please take a step by step guide explaining how to complete the check before you leave.

Free School Meals Eligibility Checker Click on “check eligibility” Step by Step Guide Go to the main Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Website http://www.gurunanaksikhacademy.co.uk/ Click on “GNSA Primary School” Click on “Parents” From the left-hand menu select “Free School Meal’s Checker” Click on this image Click on “check eligibility

As you will not have an account, click on the “continue” button Now fill in all of your details and click on “submit” As you will not have an account, click on the “continue” button Now select “Hillingdon” as your local authority and school as “Guru Nanak Sikh Academy” and then click on “next” Now fill in all of your details and click on “submit    Your application will be processed and confirmation will be sent to your email address after all necessary checks have been verified.

We hope you found today helpful. We are always available to answer your queries and questions in the morning and at home time. Please also use the home school diary. We look forward to a productive and successful year with your support and feedback. Thank You