YEAR 3 2023 - 2024

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As usual, we have a few changes to the timetable so please check out the information below to see what's in store. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me:

michaelalexandridis@castleprimary.co.uk

Class Information:

What will I need each day?

• Monday - water bottle, reading book and record.
• Tuesday - water bottle, reading book and record.
• Wednesday - water bottle, reading book and record.
• Thursday - water bottle, reading book, record and come to school wearing the PE kit.
• Friday - water bottle, reading book, record, homework and come to school wearing the PE Kit.

What should I wear for P.E?

• Plain black shorts / skorts / leggings / joggers.
• Plain white T-shirt / polo shirt.
• Plain black or red jumper / hoodie.
• Trainers.
• Long hair must be tied back.
• NO JEWELLERY. Please ensure earrings are not worn on PE days. 

When can I change my reading book?

You will have 1 reading book this year which needs to be kept with your reading record and taken home each evening and brought to school each day.

Everyone will be heard read by staff in school every week and we shall keep records in class to track your progress. Books will be changed when it's appropriate.

Your reading record will need to go home with your reading book and be used by a grown-up to record when and how you read.  Your reading record must be signed by a grown-up from home at least once a week.

Homework

Homework will be given out on Friday each week. The children will be given one piece of English or Maths work to complete each week. They should read at home every night for roughly 20 minutes and complete a session of 20 minutes across the week on TTRockstars. Spellings will be available to practice on Edshed but they may be practiced in a written style, if preferred and they will then be tested the following Friday.

All homework must be complete and returned on a Friday.

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What will we be learning about this term?

Topic - The Stone Age.

Science - Rocks and soil.

Computing - E-Safety.

Art / DT - Stone Age cave paintings & 3D modelling.

RE - Budism - beliefs and practices.

PSHE - Getting to know you and the class rules.

Spanish - Meet and greet.

English - Write a narrative, a diary entry and perform poetry. 

Maths -  Place value, addition & subtraction and shape.

PE - Invasion games and dodgeball.

Who will be teaching which lessons?

• Mr Alexandridis:- English, Reading, Computing, Science & PE.
• Mr Playford:- Music, PE & Spanish.
• Miss Mason:- Maths.
• Mrs Bours:- Topic, PSHE, RE, Art & DT.

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Please do keep checking here for any class updates and if you have any questions or concerns, contact me at michaelalexandridis@castleprimary.co.uk.

Alternatively Class Dojo may be used too.