Year Three - Classes Capella and Vega
TEACHER WELCOME
Hello and welcome to Year 3.
In Year 3, we have classes Capella and Vega. Capella is the name of the brightest star in the Auriga constellation. Vega is the name of the brightest star in the Lyra constellation. The adults working in Year 3 are
- Mrs Rasool - Class Capella Teacher-Monday and Tuesday
- Mrs O'Shea- Class Capella Teacher -Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Mrs Daji- Class Vega Teacher- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Mrs Hunter-Smith- Class Vega Teacher- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Mrs Hossain- Khaled- SEN ETA
- Mrs Vesmiyan - SEN ETA
- Miss Gora - ETA
In Year 3, we embrace a growth mindset and believe in 'The Power of Yet'. We understand that it's perfectly fine not to have mastered something yet, because with effort and determination, we can always improve. Our learning is engaging and enjoyable, and everyone’s voice is valued. We take pride in the work we create and consistently demonstrate positive learning behaviours by using the Secrets of Success.
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
- Year 3 will continue to use the Howard Street gate as their entry and exit point - the school day will begin at 8:45am and finish at 3:15pm
- PE for Year 3 is on Wednesday. Please ensure your child comes to school wearing the correct PE kit. It is important that your child does not come to school wearing jewellery or earrings on this day as they will not be able to participate.
- Books will be changed on a Wednesday. Please ensure that your child brings their book bag. Please also remember to comment in the reading record to let us know more about your child's reading at home.
HOMEWORK
- We will continue to assign work via MathsFlex, TTRockstars, Purple Mash and Bug Club - if your child has misplaced any of their passwords, please contact us on year.three@kirkleeseducation.uk
- Spellings are sent out half-termly. These spellings will be sent to parents prior to the start of half-term. Spellings will be tested on a Monday.
- Fun topic projects linked to upcoming learning will be set half termly.
OUR ETHOS AND RULE
Our mission is to ensure that staff, governors, parents and pupils are part of and ‘Exceed Expectations’ by demonstrating:
- Honesty and Integrity
- Consideration for others
- Responsible attitudes
- Generosity
- Dedication
- Trustworthiness
- Courtesy and Respect
- Self-determination
- Optimism
- Self-commitment
- Resilience
- Confidence
BEHAVIOUR
- In KS2, each class has a behaviour chart displaying red, amber, green, silver, gold and platinum (in that order).
- Each day, all children who were on amber or red the previous day will begin the day again on green to demonstrate the expectation that each day will be a positive one. All children who were on green or above will remain in the same place, with the aim of building on their good behaviour.
- Children are encouraged to move from green to silver and then gold and platinum.
- When children have shown positive behaviours, they will move up the chart, one step at a time. When children have shown negative behaviours, they will move down the chart, one step at a time.
- In KS2, all children who are at ‘gold’ at the end of the week will be entered into a prize draw. At the end of each half-term, a child will be drawn and will receive a prize. Children in KS2 who are on ‘platinum’ will receive an instant reward.
UPCOMING AND EXCITING EVENTS
We are very excited about the trips that we have lined up for this year...some of which we will keep a surprise!
This year, Year 3 will enjoy a range of exciting trips and experiences to enhance their learning. We are thrilled to welcome Wild Science into school for an unforgettable Animal Encounter, giving children the chance to get up close with a variety of fascinating creatures. We’ll also be taking a trip to our local library, where pupils will take part in a book session to foster a love of reading and explore a wide selection of stories. Later in the term, we’ll visit the Leeds Chocolate Story, where children will learn about the history of chocolate and even get hands-on with some delicious activities!
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP AT HOME
- Listen to your child reading. Please try to read on a daily basis with your child and encourage them to answer the questions available on Bug Club.
- Encourage your child to practise and learn their spellings – discuss spelling patterns or rules. The most important thing is that they know to apply the spellings to their writing.
- Practise calculations at home to develop fluency. Practise written methods such as the column method and the grid method.
- Encourage your child to take care of all the work they do, including homework – they should write in pencil, and keep their writing neat (preferably joined-up).
- Encourage your child to talk about what they have learnt at school.
- Talk about your child’s homework – discuss the work, and ask your child to explain it to you (although they should complete the work independently).
The most important message to give your child is that learning is fun. The most beneficial learning you can do with your child at this stage in their development is through talking and playing games together.
HOW TO HELP WITH HOMEWORK
Although homework can be completed by children independently, we suggest that parents and carers are actively involved in supporting their children’s homework as this will make it most meaningful.
- Spread the homework over several days rather than trying to complete it in one long session
- Make sure your child has a quiet place to work with no distractions
- Talk through the activity with your child before they start
- Encourage and praise them when they have completed the activities
- Listen to them as they read and show you what they have done
- Help test their spellings and check that they remember the meanings of the words
- Help them to learn their times tables and to increase their speed
- Visit the library and get books out on topics they may be studying in science, history, geography etc
