Welcome to Year 3

Welcome to Year 3! We are ‘Owls’ and our teacher is Miss Cliff. This is a fantastic transition year as children move from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2.

Our school day is filled with engaging activities! Each morning begins with a warm-up activity, followed by Worship. The next lesson is Phonics and Guided Reading. Children are placed into groups based on their reading ability so that they can make rapid progress and become fluent readers.

In Maths, topics will start with concrete apparatus, such as Base Ten equipment and place value counters, before the use of informal recording methods or drawings and then progressing onto a formal written method. Times tables are really important in Year 3 and we start each lesson with counting/times tables games. The children have the opportunity to consolidate this learning at home using TimesTable Rockstars.

English is segmented into the various strands: Handwriting, Spelling and Writing. English Writing lessons are based on a whole class texts written by wonderful children's authors.

We have some exciting History and Geography topics in Year 3, such as The Stone Age, Volcanoes and Mountains and Coal Mining in the Victorian Times. Our ‘Coal Mining’ study also includes a trip to the Lancashire Mining Museum!

Swimming is a huge milestone in Year 3, and an important lifelong skill. Children swim throughout the year until February half-term and by the end are usually swimming unaided. All children develop water confidence and have a lot of fun as well!

St. John’s holds an open door policy. If you would like to visit our Year 3 class, please contact the school office on 0161 790 2195 and we will be happy to arrange a visit for you.

Mr M Lewis
Year 3 Class Teacher