1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. 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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

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

14. Merley First School website and blog
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!

15. 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.