Term 4 Week 1

WB: 23.02.26

It has been a real pleasure to welcome the children back after half term. They have returned refreshed and eager to share their holiday adventures — it has been wonderful to hear all their news!

This week in English, we have begun our new class text, Oliver and the Seawigs. The children are already thoroughly enjoying this imaginative story, especially its exciting explorer theme. We have been thinking creatively about what we might need to pack for an expedition and writing detailed descriptions of the items we would choose, considering both practical and unusual ideas!

In Maths, we have started our new unit on fractions. We are currently focusing on recognising and finding fractions of shapes before moving on to fractions of amounts. Any real-life practice at home would be very helpful. Cooking is a fantastic way to explore fractions together — for example, measuring half or quarter quantities of ingredients, or dividing pizzas, cakes, or other foods into equal parts. Encouraging your child to explain their thinking can really help to deepen their understanding.

In Science, we are continuing our learning about forces, with a particular focus this week on magnets. The children have been investigating how magnets work, what materials they attract, and how magnetic forces can push and pull without touching.

In Geography, we have been learning about the ancient city of Pompeii and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. We have explored the causes and effects of the eruption and discussed how it impacted the people who lived there.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support with your child’s learning. It is very much appreciated.

Please continue to support your child with regular reading at home and by updating their Boom Reader account whenever possible. Your support makes a real difference to their confidence and progress. Please also ensure your child brings their reading book into school every day. Please also follow this link https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/6704864

 to access quizzes when your child finishes a book. They will know their login details for this. 

We are continuing to learn our times tables with some fun songs! Practising for just 15 minutes a week on the recommended website will make a huge difference in building strong multiplication and division skills, which are essential throughout Key Stage 2 and beyond. We have been learning our nine timetables - here is our new song for you to practise at home - 

Nine Times Table Song (90's Song Mashup)

9 Times Table Song (cover of Takedown by Huntrix from K Pop Demon Hunters) - YouTube

3 Times Tables - Have Fun Learning!

4 Times table song (A Whole New World from Disney's Aladdin)

4 Times Table Song (APT be Rosé and Bruno Mars)

Counting By Sixes Song

7 Times Table Song | Skip Counting by 7 Song with Multiplication

Seven Times Table Song (Cups by Anna Kendrick Cover) with Classroom Instruments

Eight Times Table Song (Cover of All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor)

The 12 Times Table Song | Skip Counting by 12 for Kids

S3 Usual weekly timetable (please note that there may be changes to this at times).

The Year 3 Team