The Year 3 team

 Miss K Thornton - Year Lead

Mrs S Nankivell

Mrs E Perkins & Miss M Gee.

TLSA's - Mrs Harden

Welcome to Year 3

Welcome to Year 3 Parent Information evening 2026

AUTUMN 2026

In English, Year 3 will begin by immersing themselves in the charming story Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond. Through this narrative unit, pupils will explore character development, storytelling techniques and exciting adventures before writing their own engaging narratives inspired by the text. In the second half of the term, children will study The Magic Box by Kit Wright, using its imaginative style to inspire their own poetry. They will experiment with descriptive language, powerful imagery and creative ideas to craft poems full of wonder and imagination.

In maths, we’re kicking off with place value, stretching our number skills up to 1,000. Then we’ll focus on addition and subtraction. Practising number bonds (within 10, 20 and 100) and times tables at home will really help boost confidence and accuracy within the classroom. We will be diving straight back in to TTRS so let’s get those % up just like last year! Science is getting wild—and a little messy! We’ll begin by learning about skeletons in humans and animals, including a fascinating owl pellet dissection to discover what’s left from their last meal. Later, we’ll explore light sources and how light travels.

We’ll also be travelling way back in time to the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians. The children will discover who the Ancient Egyptians were, where and when they lived, and why their civilisation was so successful. They will investigate the lives of pharaohs, learn about pyramids and mummification, and explore the importance of the River Nile. Using artefacts, historical sources and enquiry skills, pupils will develop their understanding of how historians learn about the past and compare life in Ancient Egypt with life today. Get ready to explore the jungle! In geography, we’ll explore tropical rainforests—discovering where they are, why it rains so much, and who lives beneath the trees. We’ll also learn why rainforests matter to all of us, even here in the UK, and how to protect them. In RE, children will learn about Christianity.