Year 3 2025 - 2026

Meet the Team

3HL - Ms Hand (Mon-Wed) Mrs Lynch (Thurs-Friday) Miss Wheeler (Tues - Thurs)

3B - Mr Bullivant and Mrs Fatima

If you have any questions, please speak to one of our Year 3 staff or email year3@almapark.manchester.sch.uk

Welcome

Welcome to Year 3! This year marks the end of KS1 as children move into KS2, opening up new possibilities to broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding throughout the curriculum. We will continue to develop children’s curiosity and nurture their passion and enthusiasm for learning. The Meet the Teacher PowerPoint can be found here

Here, you can find an overview of the Year 3 Curriculum. You can use this information to discuss with your child what they have learned and continue to support their learning at home.

What’s happening this half-term?

Maths:

• Fractions

• Measures - Mass

English:

Talk for Writing unit: The Magic Paintbrush - Traditional Story

Talk for Writing unit: The Day the Crayons Quit - Persuasive Letter

Geography: Rivers of the World

We will be learning about five of the major rivers around the world

Knowledge Organiser

Science: Plants

We will be looking at the functions of parts of a plants and how seeds are dispersed.

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Art: 3D Modelling

We will look at creating a standing sculpture of an animal.

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Computing: Branching Data bases

We look at how computers use databases.

Religious Education: Why do we see life as a journey?

We will look at different religions mark important times in life.

Knowledge Organiser

PHSE:

What we are good at

Resilience 

Keeping safe online

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Music:

• Timing beats

• Instrument focus: African Drums

French: Introducing French.

We will be learning the numbers 0-6, greetings and classroom phrases

P.E:

Remember to come into school wearing your PE kit on the following days.

• Outdoor Games - Friday

Kit: Trainers, black shorts or tight-fitting black leggings, and a plain white t-shirt (a tracksuit top and joggers may be worn if cold)

• Dance and Gymnastics - Tuesday

     Kit: Black shorts or tight-fitting black leggings and a plain white t-shirt.

Forest Schools:

Forest Schools for Year 3 will be given a date shortly - check emails from school . Please ensure your child comes on clothes that can get muddy, sensible outdoor shoes, warm clothes if cold and a water-proof coat.

Reading:

In class we are currently reading:

3B                                                                                            

3HL

Please read with your child every day and comment in their reading record when you do. Reading books should be in school everyday for independent reading and will be changed regularly.

Homework:

This half term's BrainBuilder can be found here