This document provides information for parents about Year 3 at Little Heath Ethos school. It outlines the subjects that will be covered, including literacy, numeracy, science, history and more. It describes the school uniform requirements and appearance policy. It also provides details about the PE curriculum, reading expectations, homework topics, and use of reading journals rather than learning journals.

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2. LLiittttllee HHeeaatthh EEtthhooss
We believe that learning is an enjoyable,
lifelong process through which everyone can
achieve their potential and exceed their
expectations. We will challenge and support
our pupils to do their very best by providing
an extensive range of learning experiences.

3. WWhhaatt ccaann wwee eexxppeecctt iinn YYeeaarr 33??
We will cover all subjects across the
curriculum; Literacy, Numeracy, Science,
History, Geography, RE, ICT, Art, DT,
PSHE; P4C Philosophy, Music and PE.
Lessons will be taught across different
topics throughout the year.

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Our first topic is ‘Animals’.
In English we will be studying different animal
poems, looking at authors who write about animals
and will then create our own animal stories.
In Science we will be looking at animal and human
diets and skeletons.
In Geography we will be looking at where different
animals live and think about why (climate)
In Art we will be looking at Gaudi and creating our
own lizards based on his creations
In ICT we will be using word to create lost animal
posters.

5. PPEE
Will be taught for 2½ hours per week. All
children should have a PE kit in school at all
times and will only be excused from PE by
producing a letter from parents
Year 3 will have PE on:
Tuesday (1 hour, 2:15-3:15) – football session
Thursday (1 hour 11:00-12)
Friday (Half an hour, 10-10:30)

6. SScchhooooll PPEE KKiitt
Navy shorts
White tee shirt with or without school crest
Black plimsolls for indoors,
Training shoes/studs for outdoors.
For winter games: anything that will keep
them warm and comfortable.
- Hats and gloves can be worn when
cold
but no scarves

7. AAppppeeaarraannccee
School uniform should always be worn,
exceptions being non-uniform or theme days and
some school trips.
Jewellery should not be worn or brought to
school. This includes the wearing of earrings,
which are not allowed on the grounds of safety.
Hair below shoulder length should be worn tied
back.
Nail varnish should not be worn. Any child seen
wearing nail varnish will be asked to remove it
with polish remover kept in school.

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wwiinntteerr SScchhooooll UUnniiffoorrmm
Navy V neck jumper with school crest
White polo shirt with optional school crest
Black school type shoes
Girls:
Navy skirt (straight or pleated)
Navy cardigan or jumper with school crest
White knee length or ankle socks or navy tights
Optional for Summer* – navy blue and white checked school
dress
Boys:
Grey long trousers
Grey socks
Optional for summer* - grey short trousers, sleeveless jumper
with school logo

9. MMeeddiiccaall IIssssuueess
Any child who requires an inhaler should
keep one in the classroom with a spare one
kept in the office.
A ‘head’ letter will be sent home if a child has
sustained any form of head injury; banged
heads, fallen over, football, etc. Parents will
be informed immediately if more serious
injuries occur.
Epi-pens etc. will always go out to PE with
the children

10. RReeaaddiinngg
Children will be expected to read every day, they
will have a quiet reading time at least two mornings
a week
One of these times will be with a reading
journal
One morning a week children will read in a group
with me. We will discuss ideas about the text, how
to improve our reading out loud and check
understanding.
Reading reviews are available to take home as
home learning which will help to ensure
understanding of the text
Children's books, once finished, are to be put in
the tray for changing. Children do not have to finish
a book every day.

11. SSppeelllliinnggss
Spellings will be set and tested once a
week
A list of words will be given to each
child which they should practice. They
can add their own words to this list.
There are some ideas on the blog for
more interactive ways to practice their
spellings
They will complete a Spelling
Investigation every Friday.

12. HHoommee lleeaarrnniinngg ttooppiiccss
Home learning topics will be set each half
term, these will be connected to our in
class topic and will help support the
learning throughout the term.
Some ideas for their home learning
projects include: create an ICT
presentation , make something through art
and craft, make a poster, drawings,
models…

13. RReeaaddiinngg JJoouurrnnaallss
In Year 3 we do not use Learning Journals
Instead we have Reading journals – these
are specifically used with books that children
are reading either at home or at school.
These books are used in school and at
home to help children to develop a deeper
understanding of the texts they are reading.

14. CCllaassssrroooomm RRuulleess
The children have created their own set of
‘promises’ for this year.
These are displayed in the classroom.
Children are expected to take responsibility
for their own behaviour.
Three-warning system – loss of break or
lunch time or a privilege.

15. SScchhooooll BBlloogg
I will update the blog every Friday with a
review of the week and a preview of the
next weeks learning.
Any news or class notices will also be put
on the blog.
I will try to include some photos of the
children’s learning wherever possible.
We also have a class twitter!

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