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Welcome to the Summer term!

We are excited to begin the Summer 2  term with lots of engaging learning opportunities. This term, our main Geography topic will be Around the world, and we have many exciting activities planned.

Geography

In Geography this term, we will be learning more about the world, focusing on understanding the purpose of the Equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. We will explore a range of biomes and consider our key question: Will we find the same animals in each continent? To support this learning, we will visit Marwell Zoo, where we will observe a variety of animals and learn about their habitats and what they need to survive in the wild. Pupils will also develop their understanding of weather as the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, including temperature and rainfall. Throughout the unit, children will learn about the animals that live in four different climate zones and investigate how temperature varies across these regions, alongside other interesting geographical concepts.

Reading

Our two main texts this term will be:

  • The Misadventures of Frederic
  • The Sheep-Pig
    Children will focus on improving their summarising and inference skills.

English

We will use the books by Antony Browne- Gorilla and The Zoo. Children will write a diary entry and a persuasive letter based on the two texts.

Maths

Year 3 will concentrate on:

  • Securing skills in fractions
  • Exploring quadrilaterals and their properties
  • Practicing times tables

Art

Our art focus will be Anthony Browne- we will illustrations in  his books to help us create sketches and sculptures of animals.

Homework

  • Reading: Please continue to read as much as possible and fill in the reading diary.
    Children should have:
  1. A library book -a book for pleasure (which may be above their reading level, please read and discuss it with them)
  2. A Little Wandle or Fluency book at the correct level for independent reading

Reading is a vital life skill—the more children read, the more fluent they become.

  • Spelling: Children have Year 2 and Year 3 word lists in their purple homework books, along with spelling practice ideas.
    From January, an assignment will be set every Monday on EdShed.com (logins are at the back of the book). These tasks link directly to classroom learning.
  • Additional Resources: Homework sheets will be sent home on Thursdays (optional but helpful for consolidating learning). Other useful apps/websites include ReadTheory and TT Rockstars.

 

PE

PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
PE kit:

  • White top
  • Black shorts/leggings/jogging bottoms
  • Trainers
    This term’s focus: balance and ball control. Children will not be able to participate without correct footwear

Extra Information

Marwell Zoo trip – 2nd July: children to wear school uniform, comfortable shoes and a hat (we are hoping for some sun). Other information will be available closer to the trip day.