Radipole Primary School
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Year 3
Welcome to Year 3
Would you like to learn about sculpture? Or maybe learn a new sport? Or even find out all about Brazil and its amazing rainforest? These are just a few of the exciting opportunities our children are able to experience during their time in year 3.
The children in year 3 are ready to immerse themselves in our jammed-packed curriculum, where they can develop their academic and social skills to become confident, independent learners.
The teaching team are passionate about learning, constantly looking for ways to bring the curriculum to life for our children and aim to inspire each child to do their best and follow their dreams.
Year 3 Teaching Team
| Mr N Hargreaves |
| Mr P Bowden |
| Mrs J Hunter - TA |
| Mrs H Downes - TA |
Year 3 Curriculum
Term | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
Writing | Non-fiction To inform – instruction
Fiction To entertain – character and setting description | Fiction To entertain – narratives
Non-fiction To persuade - adverts | Non-fiction To inform – non chronological report
Fiction To entertain – character and setting descriptions | Non-fiction To persuade - letter
Non-fiction To inform - speech | Non-fiction To inform – newspaper
Non-fiction To inform – non chronological report | Non-fiction To inform – biography
Fiction To entertain - poetry |
Reading | James and the Giant Peach - Roald Dahl | The Iron Man – Ted Hughes | Amazing Grace | Bill’s New Frock – Anne Fine | The Boy Who Grew Dragons – Andy Shepherd | The Butterfly Lion – Michael Morpurgo |
Maths | Place Value Addition and Subtraction | Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division | Multiplication and Division Length and Perimeter | Fractions Mass and Capacity | Fractions Money Time | Time Shape Statistics |
History | Stone Age to Iron Age |
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| Romans |
| Local History: Railways |
Geography |
| UK Settlements | Brazil |
| Local Geography: Rivers – The River Wey |
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RE | What is the best way for Jews to live a good life? | Has Christmas lost its true meaning? | Could Jesus heal people? Did He perform miracles or was there some other explanation? | What is ‘good’ about Good Friday?
| How do Jewish beliefs, teachings and stories impact on daily life?
| How does celebrating Shavuot help Jewish children feel closer to God? |
Art | Sculpture: Barbara Hepworth |
| Printing: Beatriz Milhazes |
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DT |
| Structures: Packaging |
| Food: Soup |
| Mechanisms: Pneumatic Systems |
PSHE | Me and My Relationships | Valuing Difference | Keeping Safe | Rights and Respect | Being My Best | Growing and Changing |
French | Food | Food | Animals | Animals | Places and Towns | Places and Towns |
Computing | Coding: Creating and Interactive Scene | 2Design: 3D Packaging (DT Link) | Online safety and Email | Word Processing (English Link) | Spreadsheets and Branching Databases | Presenting: PowerPoint Places (French Link) |
Music |
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| Production | Three Little Birds |
| Glockenspiel Stage 1 |
PE | Indoor: Gymnastics Outdoor: Hockey | Indoor: Dance Outdoor: Tag Rugby | Indoor: Badminton Outdoor: Lacrosse | Indoor: Volleyball Outdoor: Netball | Swimming Outdoor: Rounders | Swimming Outdoor: Athletics |
Science | Rocks and Soils | Magnets |
| Animals | Plants | Light |
Special Days/Visits | Stone Age Day |
| Production | World Book Week | River Wey Trip |
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Key Objectives
| Reading | Writing | Maths |
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Reading Spine
A really wonderful range of books are read when the children are in Year 3. There is a great mixture of humour, poetry and tradition.
Have a look at our Reading Spine to find out more about the books they have to look forward to.
