The overall topic for year 3 is the UK, children will get to learn about this during Geography lessons and across the wider curriculum. Our enquiry question is: What are the unique features of the UK.

English;

During Autumn 1 we will focus on writing setting descriptions and writing poetry. We will use the book Journey by Aaron Beckner to help us write a detailed setting description. The children will learn about using their senses to describe and using powerful vocabulary to build a picture in the reader's mind. We will then use a variety of poetry books, namely Paint me a Poem, to have a go at writing poetry in different styles. 

Maths:

In maths we will be following the White Rose scheme of work. We will begin by focussing on place value, addition and subtraction. We will be representing numbers to 1000 understanding the place value of each digit. Afterwards, we will complete addition and subtractions with up to 3 digit numbers with and without exchanges in the column method. 

Science:

For our Science lessons we will begin the term by investigating skeletons in humans and animals, identifying and naming different bones and parts of the skeleton. We will then move on to looking at different diets and food waste. We will also be investigating the Scientist George Washington Carver and completing some scientific experiments.

Geography:

In Geography we will be considering why people might live near volcanoes. The children will learn about how the earth is constructed, how this impacts on volcanoes and reasons for and against living near volcanoes. 

PSHE:

Our PSHE follows the Jigsaw scheme of learning. The Topic for Autumn 1 is ‘Being me in my world’. This topic will link well with the start of the school year helping the children understand rules, consequences and rewards. 

RE:

In RE we use the Jigsaw scheme to aid our learning. We will be focussing on the Sikh religion and asking ‘Why is it important to share’’. The class will consider ways that they might share and we will learn about different ways that Sikhs share. 

Art: 

In Art the children will be investigating Ancient Egyptian art. They will use what they find out to create their own Ancient Egyptian scrolls incorporating the skills and knowledge they have discovered. This will lead them onto the next half term's history topic, giving them some information they can use then also. 

Computing:

In computing the children will be learning about the systems and networks used in computing. They will learn about the parts that make up digital devices and how they are then connected to each other. The children will be using the Chromebooks to practically demonstrate their learning. 

PE:

Our PE sessions will be led by Mr Bishop with support from Miss Chammings. During the first half term the children will be focussing on fitness and personal challenge. They will be learning about the elements of fitness and how to challenge themselves to improve their fitness. 

Music:

In music we will be finding the pulse and rhythm of the song ‘Three little bird’ by Bob Marley. They will learn more about the reggae style of music, listening to some other songs and learning the words to sing along. 

Spanish: 

Spanish lessons will be led by Mr Price with the first half term being focused on greetings. The children will learn basic Spanish greetings and get to practise their phrases in the classroom talking to each other.