Shiney Row Primary School
| Year 3 Information |
Welcome to Year 3 at Shiney Row Primary School.
Year 3 General Information
Teachers: The teachers in year 3 this year are Miss Crossley and Mrs Gauchi.
PE: Year 3 children have PE on a Monday and Tuesday, so should wear appropriate PE bottoms (such as dark, plain joggers, shorts or sports leggings) and trainers on that day. No jewellery should be worn.
Water Bottles: Please bring in a water bottle for your child so that they can get a drink of fresh water throughout the day.
Uniform: Please ensure that any uniform worn by children has a name inside. We hate to see jumpers and cardigans go missing but unfortunately these things do happen if names are not inside. Uniform should be a white polo top, blue jumper or cardigan, black/grey trousers or skirt and black, smart shoes.
Class Charts: We use Class Charts to share information and communicate with you. Children can earn points within lessons for being ready to learn, remaining on task and for good effort. We also award points throughout the day to encourage and support children in being the best that they can be.
Homework
Reading
Children will all have a reading book at the appropriate level. We ask that children read at home at least 4 times per week with their reading diaries signed. This helps children to develop their fluency, learn new vocabulary and develop important skills in comprehension. Children receive points on Class Charts for completing their reading homework.
Times Tables
In Year 3, the other part of our homework will focus on recall of the multiplication tables and corresponding facts. We aim to become fluent in the 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Your child will receive a login for TTRockstars. Children are asked to complete 20 minutes per week. They are free to complete more than 20 sessions if they are enjoying it and would like to do so.
Spelling
On a Friday children will be given new spellings for the following week. Children have a spelling test on a Friday. In their Reading Record is log in details for the Ed Shed website which they can access at home to help them with their spelling list each week.
Useful Websites:
www.mymaths.com
Year 3 have had a wonderful day working with an archaeologist from Durham university. They handled artefacts that were 6000 years old and reconstructed a skeleton, before making some Stone Age pottery. Some of them are now wanting to become archaeologists themselves!
This half term in Year 3 PE, our young golfers hit the greens! Not only did they learn the basics of golf, but they also discovered the fantastic well-being benefits that come with the sport. Golf encourages physical fitness, enhances focus, and promotes patience—all essential skills for both the game and life! We have loved watching the children develop their skills and resilience through this sport.
This term, Year 3 students have been busy learning the basics of cricket in their PE lessons! From mastering the art of bowling to perfecting their batting skills, the children have been having a fantastic time developing teamwork and coordination through the sport.
It’s been amazing to watch Year 3 work together, learning both the individual skills and the importance of teamwork that cricket encourages. The children have also been demonstrating great sportsmanship, showing respect for their teammates and opponents alike.
Years 3 & 6 had a wonderful afternoon of cricket with the newly launched Durham ladies team. They enjoyed a walk up to Penshaw monument and got some coaching from the professionals.
They also had an opportunity to get some autographs too
