Year 32019/20

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School

2nd October 2019

Welcome!

u Who is teaching your child this year?

uMrs S. Millett and Mr G. LawloruMrs M. Qaisar

Our Mission Statement

Our school family at St Mary’s wants this to be a safe, caring, creative and happy place, where we all have a fair chance to learn and grow together and to do the best we can.

We do this by knowing and loving Jesus more everyday and by following his teachings in a joyful way.

Our Curriculum

u REu Scienceu Computingu Historyu Geographyu Artu Musicu DT

Ø EnglishØ MathsØ ScienceØ PEØ PSHCEØ ItalianØ Enterprise

Our curriculum is designed so that children receive knowledge, concepts and skills

across a range of topics.

3M Class timetableST. MARY’S SCHOOL JUNIOR TIMETABLE CLASS: Year 3M TERM: Autumn 2019 8.55 9.20 10.45-11.00 11.45 12.15-1.20 2.20 3.15

Monday

Who

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English Grammar Library

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Maths

PSHCE

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Topic

Tuesday

English Guided Reading / Comprehension

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Maths

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Science

Wednesday

RE

Maths

E

Italian (11:20)

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PE

Music

Thursday

English Writing

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Maths

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Art / Computing

Friday

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English Writing

K

Maths

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PE

Spelling & Handwriting

3L Class timetableST. MARY’S SCHOOL JUNIOR TIMETABLE CLASS: Year 3L TERM: Autumn 2019 8.55 9.20 10.45-11.00 11.45 12.15-1.20 2.20 3.15

Monday

Who

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English Grammar Library

B

Maths

PSHCE

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Topic

Tuesday

English Writing

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R

Maths

Colle

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Science

Wednesday

English

Guided Reading / Comprehension

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PE

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Maths

Music

Thursday

Maths

RE A

Italian (11:20)

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Art / Computing

Friday

Hy m

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Writing

K

Maths

H

PE

Spelling & Handwriting

Homework: Set: Due in by:Guided reading3M groups will read on Tuesdays.

3L groups will read on Wednesdays.

Reading groups may change during the year, depending on each child’s progress.

Tuesday (3L)

Wednesday (3L)

Occasionally, a trip or other school event may prevent our Guided Reading sessions.

Friday (both classes)The written task will be completed in class but please encourage your child to complete the reading as a priority before the next session, (only read up to the page specified).

SpellingsRed book and red folder.

FridayChildren will receive new spelling words each Friday.

Thursday

Maths Passports Throughout the year, children will be tested on times tables and Maths Passport targets.

Knowledge Planner

Available on class page on school website

Set every half-term.

Religious Education (R.E.)

u We follow a scheme of work based developed byMargaret Carswell.

u Our first topic this term is ‘In the Beginning’. We are learning about the Creation story and how God is celebrated through prayer.

u First Holy Communion workshops are organised independently from school.

Reading in Year 3

Our aim is to develop fluent, enthusiastic, independent readers!

u Home readers

u Guided reading (group)

u Whole class stories

u Library books

u Catch up reading and phonics

u Use of adjectives…..

wooden table, tidy

room, etc.

u Correct grammatical

structure of sentences.

u Joined and clear

handwriting.

The expected standard of writing in Year 3 includes:

u Complete sentences.

u Proper use of

punctuation. (. ,?!)

u Correct use of capital

letters.

u Paragraphs.

u A beginning, a middle

and an end.

Task: Describe the Wornbles' burrow, using adjectives ond prepositions.write o poragrqph in your work Journal to describ e the Burrow. Thinkabout it first: '

. Whereis it?

. What is it neor to?

. What does it look like from the outside?. Why don't humans notice it?i- Use full sentences and include adJectives and pzpsitions to make your writing more interesting!

Capital letters used correctly

Handwriting joined up and clear

Adjectives and other

descriptive language

Full stops, commas and

question marks.

Writing organised into

paragraphs

u Feedback policy

u Independence and resilience are key

u Using the “4 Bs” – brave, bits and bobs, buddy, backtrack.

u Self assessment: using a green pen.

u Peer marking: using a purple pen.

u Learning leaders

u Operation DIY

How we feedback to children:

Mathematics in Year 3

u Number Bonds and Times Tables Tests – in schoolreguarlly. Starting with the 2s, 5s and 10s, moving on to3s, 4s and 8s. A good website with games to practise theseis www.topmarks.co.uk “Hit the Button”.

u Maths Passport – in school and at home. Focus on mentalarithmetic and speed.

Science in Year 3Our Science topics are:

u Rocks, Soils and Fossils.

u Forces and Magnets.

u The Body.

u Light.

u Plants.

u Our Changing World.

Topic (History & Geography) in Year 3

Physical Education (P.E.)

u P.E. lessons are currently on Wednesdays and Fridays.

u We are also doing the Daily Mile.

The children must bring their PE kit to school on Wednesday and wearit to school on Friday

Music

u In Year 3, all the children will be learning to play the recorder.

u We have a limited number of recorders in school for children to borrow, but many parents choose to buy their own, for hygiene reasons!

u The children will make much faster progress if they practiseat home!

Other OpportunitiesExamples of recent trips include:

u Primary Prom at the Royal Albert Hall

u Natural History Museum

u Islamic Mosque

u Jewish Synagogue

u Sky Sports

u TwickenhamBeekeepers’ Association

u Richmond Theatre

Workshops:

u Art with Orleans House Gallery

u Enterprise challenge days

u Drama workshops

u African Drumming

u Football, skipping and dance for Sports Week

Extra-curricular opportunities this year may include:

u After school clubs in school

u Choir (Hounslow Singing Festival and Young Voices)

u Hounslow Dance Festival

u French Club

How can you help?

u Spend regular time reading with your child at home.

u Practise their spellings and times tables with them.

u Discuss what they are learning at school.

u Guided reading homework will be sent home after half-term so please encourage your child to complete this.

u Be punctual in the mornings.

u Give your child a reusable bottle of water (with sports top) to bring to school and a piece of fruit for morning break.

u Encourage your child to take part in extra curricular activities.

u Try not to compare your child to others - they will achieve their best!

Parent Helpers!

If any parents are available to help:

u regularly in class,

or

u occasionally on class visits,

please let us know, so that the Visitors and Volunteers policy can be signed.

Keep up to date with events and newsletters by using the school website:

www.smi.hounslow.sch.uk