Autumn Term 2026
Staff
3Y
Mrs Young (Tuesday-Friday) and Mrs Majevadia (Mon)
Ms Hawkins
3G
Mrs Guzel
Miss Alessia
Key Dates and Reminders
Tuesday 1st September - INSET (no children please)
Wednesday 2nd September - First day for children
Monday 7th September - FOC PTA meeting, 7.30pm all welcome
Friday 25th September - INSET (no children please)
Thursday 1st October - School 'break the rules' day
Monday 5th October - Thursday 8th October - Book Fayre
Wednesday 7th October - Thursday 8th October - Individual and siblings & class group photographs
Wednesday 14th October - School Open Morning
Tuesday 20th October - Parent consultations (face to face) 4pm-7pm
Thursday 22nd October - Year 3 Stone Age Day
Thursday 22nd October - Parent consultations (virtual) 4pm- 7pm
Friday 23rd October - Non-uniform day and FOC Spooky Disco
Monday 26th October - Friday 3oth October- Half Term
Friday 6th November - FOC Fireworks Night
Friday 13th November - Children in Need
Friday 27th November - FOC Movie Night
Friday 4th December - INSET (no children please)
Monday 7th December - Ocassional Day (school closed)
Friday 11th December - FOC Christmas Fayre and Santa's Grotto
Wednesday 16th December - Christmas Pantomine Trip
Thursday 17th December - Christmas lunch and Christmas jumper day
Friday 18th December - End of term 1.15pm
Maths
This term we will begin by looking at solving word problems with the 4 operations. The children will find the key vocabulary within the problem and choose an appropriate strategy to work out the answer.
In our division unit, we will learn how to regroup using part whole models and then use the division sign. We will apply our knowledge of division to solve more word problems.
In our time unit we will recap days of the week and the months of the year. We will move on to telling the time using seconds, minutes and hours on both analogue and digital clocks. We will work out the duration of time and use this to solve more problems.
We will end the term by looking at decimals and how to use them in numbers. We will also look at the relationship between whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Each week the children will continue to be tested on their times table knowledge. This is done via Purple Mash and every week they will be challenged to use the assessment tool.
English
This term we will be reading 'Escape from Pompeii' where we will be writing a diary entry from the point of view of one of the main characters. We will also be creating non-chronological reports linked to our Romans topic in History.
Our main focus will continue to be on sentence structure using the correct punctuation. We will also be consolidating our use of co-ordinating conjunctions and adjectives to make sentences more exciting.
We will be continuing to work on handwriting in year 3 and we will complete regular practise to develop a fluent joined handwriting style. The children will continue to focus on their letter formation and sizing, ensuring their writing sits on the line.
The Oxford Owl spelling scheme will be used each week in class to ensure the children develop their knowledge of spelling patterns. We will also complete daily spelling and handwriting practice when they first come in each morning.
Useful Websites
Mathletics
Please find your child's log in details in their Reading Record. If you have any questions, please come and see us.
Purple Mash
Year 3 Curriculum Map
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Reading
At Cranborne, we are committed to developing in children a love of reading. We will be introducing the children to new, exciting texts in class and in order to develop their fluency and comprehension skills, the children are expected to read everyday for at least 10 minutes (from a variety of texts). They will need to have their reading record signed and these will be checked regularly in school. In Year 3, the children will continue with the Accelerated Reader programme which focuses on comprehension as well as reading skills. The children will complete the Star Reader test at the start of term. This may mean that their current reading level may change slightly, but once they are back in the swing of reading each night this will improve once again.
Foundation Subjects
Art - In Art this term, the children will look at mosaics which also links to our History topic on the Romans. They will get to use their painting skills to create some animal paintings.
Music - In class, the children will cover the units 'Music and Sound' and 'Sound Exploration'.
French - The children will learn the fruit names in Summer 1 and then move onto learning ice cream flavours in Summer 2.
Science - In Science, our topics will be 'Plants' and 'Light'.
PHSE - Our Jigsaw themes for this term are 'Relationships' and 'Changing Me.
IT - This will be taught weekly and will focus on using Purple Mash. Our topic this term will be 'Presenting'. Children will get to use the chromebooks to create a presentation.
RE - This will be taught weekly and we will be focussing on Judaism and Christianity.
DT - The children will learn about pneumatics and apply this knowledge to make their own 'moving monster'.
Useful Websites for Home Learning
Maths
Mathletics
BBC Bitesize Maths
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/year-3-and-p4-maths-topics/1
Times Table Rockstars
White Rose Maths
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
Purple Mash
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/cranborneen6
English
Purple Mash
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/cranborneen6
BBC Bitesize English
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/year-3-and-p4-english-lessons/1
All subjects
Oak Academy
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-3
PE kits need to be worn on a Tuesday and a Thursday for both 3DM.
PE kits need to be worn on a Tuesday and a Friday for 3Y.
Reminders
Water Bottles
Please ensure that your child comes in each day with a labelled water bottle. It is vital that the children stay hydrated throughout the day, even in the colder months.
Pencil Cases
The children will need pencil cases in school this term. Please make sure all the equipment is clearly labelled with your child's name. Please include the following items
- HB pencils
- Eraser
- Pencil sharpener
- Ruler
- A purple pen
- Glue Stick
- Whiteboard pen
You may also want to include some coloured pencils as well.
Reading
Please ensure that you are hearing your child read regularly (4/5 times a week). The reading records will be checked daily in year 3.
Geography
This term our topic is 'Italy'
The children will be learning how England is different to Italy. They will be using their map skills to locate Italy on a map. They will be naming cities and rivers in Italy and recalling this knowledge for the UK. They will move onto comparing the human and physical features and climate for both places.
History
This term our topic is 'Romans'
The children will be focussing on the question 'What have the Romans done for us?'
The will identify how the Roman Empire began and how it grew to be powerful. They will explore what Britain was like before the Roman invasion and understand how Britain's landscape changed under Roman rule. We will visit the Verulamium museum in St Albans to investigate why St Albans is a Roman town.
Home Learning Work
If you would like any extra work for your child to complete then please have a look at the work below or visit the websites listed on this page.
Grammar
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| Mat-4.pdf.pdf | |||
| Mat-5.pdf.pdf | |||
| Mat-6.pdf.pdf | |||
Maths and English Skills
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| Year 3 Independent Maths and English Workbook.pdf.pdf | |||