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Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

P.E. will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your P.E. kit on these two days. Please ensure long hair is tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Swimming will take place on Friday afternoons in the Summer Term.

Homework will be set on Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

Try to read every night and record it in your homework diary, which should be brought into school every day.

Make sure you have a pencil case with a pencil, rubber and sharpener. You should also have a glue stick and some colouring pencils too.

Autumn First Half

Let's Grow into Year 3

This topic is all about plants and growing things but also about your start in Writtle Junior School and Year 3. 

We will be finding out about the conditions plants need to grow, the plants in the school environment and about some unusual plants too.

In maths, we will be looking carefully at the value of each digit in a number.

In English, we will be reading a beautiful book about an old man who lives near a junkyard and dreams of a better place. With faith and hard work, will he transform it into a wonderland?

Autumn Second Half

Stones and Bones

We will be moving on to looking at some historical lines of enquiry. We will be travelling in our time machines to 1914 and looking at what happened in the trenches on Christmas Eve 1914. We then have an extended period of time in the Stone Age. We will discover how early man lived, worked and hunted. Prepare yourself to create cave paintings, Stone Age tools and even some jewellery. From here we move back nearly 65 million years to collect fossils and discover new dinosaurs created by Year 3.

Our science looks carefully at how fossils are formed and investigates the rock cycle. We discover how soil is formed and what would happen on a journey to the centre of the Earth.

English introduces a new book - Pebble in my Pocket - and sits alongside our science as we discover the history of a very special pebble.

In maths, we will begin to use formal methods for addition and subtraction and begin to discover how we multiply and divide.

Spring First Half

The Greatest Show

Roll up, Roll up!  This half term is about the greatest show that we can put on at W.J.S. We will be making our 'circus' themed hats and walking in the ring. This year we still want you to use 'trash' but the show that started as 'Passion for Trashion' that morphed into 'Adventures in Wonderland' is now 'THE GREATEST SHOW'. We want animals, trapeze artists, clowns, strongmen and women. Our new book takes us on a magical and very theatrical journey.  We will be recycling, reducing and reusing, finding out about magnets and their properties and yes, hat building!

We will have our own catwalk where you (and your willing parents!) can take to the catwalk to show off your fabulous designs. One thing is certain, Year 3 will make it  - THE GREATEST SHOW.

In maths, we will look at formal methods of multiplication and division, data handling, bar charts and money. We might even have some time for measuring too. 

In R.E. we will be studying places of worship and the Mosque. 

Spring Second Half

Lost and Found

We have begun our voyage across the continents and we will concentrate on a great voyage from history, that of the ship Titanic. Map skills will become a focus for us as we move from world maps to UK maps and then to local maps.  We will be tracking the journey of the Titanic and finding out more about its fateful voyage. 

In English, our text is Lost and Found.  We will be studying the video text from 2013 rather than the book. This film explores our understanding of friendship, loneliness and teamwork. 

In RE we will be discovering the books within the Bible and in Science we will be finding out all about how we see things and how light travels to our eyes.  French will see us learning about different modes of transport and in PE we will be getting outside as much as we can. 

Summer First Half

Survival of the Fittest

Having understood how rocks are formed earlier in the year and followed the lives of the Stone Age people, we come back to rocks in the form of mountains and volcanoes.  We look at how both are created and consider mountain ranges and volcanoes around the world.  This topic builds on our knowledge of maps and continents as we will have to locate the mountains on a world map but it also looks at mountain safety, explorers and famous mountaineers.  

Our English book - Pugs of the Frozen North - tells the journey of Shen and his 66 Pugs. We aren't giving too much away about this!  In Science, we are still covering light but we move to investigate how shadows are formed and how we keep ourselves safe in sunlight. French is linked to weather and we will be producing a short weather forecast. We will continue with Scratch and coding, building up to creating a simple scored game. PSHE is about taking risks and keeping ourselves safe - important for mountains and the mountain rescue teams we will be studying. 

Maths will be investigating fractions including fractions of shapes and amounts.  We will be adding, subtracting and finding equivalent fractions. 

 

Summer Second Half

Superheroes

In our final half term, thinking of summer sunshine, sports days and fitness, our new topic is SUPERHEROES.  This topic encompasses learning about Ancient Greece, whether it is through Greek Myths, finding about the Spartans or creating a Greek Menu for our own taverna afternoon. We will be creating Greek pots and vases and decorating them with scenes from the Olympics.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Class RT

Miss Rowell has been teaching at WJS for many years. She is really looking forward to moving back to Year 3. She teachers Class RT on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Miss Rowell loves sport and is very excited to get you all moving during our PE lessons. She also enjoys English and drama and can’t wait to get creative with you all. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, and loves to travel. She's looking forward to being able to take her little ones on many big adventures and making lots of memories with them.

Mr Thomas teachers Class RT on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He is looking forward to joining WJS and teaching Year 3 this year.

His favourite subjects are science and English, because you get to be creative, use your imagination and work things out. He loves nature and the outdoors, and going on walks in the woods with his daughter.

His favourite thing to do in his free time is to play music, so hopefully you can play some music together too!

 

Our Class

This year we are lucky to have Mrs Beadle, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Comley and Mrs Mullen working as our Year 3 LSA's.

Mrs Beadle enjoys going for walks in the countryside with her Pomeranian and spending time working in her garden.

Mrs Clarke enjoys baking, drawing, spending time with her daughters and riding her motorbike!

Mrs Comley enjoys getting away with her family, cooking and going to the gym.

Mrs Mullen loves walking with her labrador, reading, gardening and baking with her children.

We will also be working with Mr Sills throughout the year as part of our music lessons. We look forward to these lessons very much. 

Things to remember

Homework will be set on a Thursday and will be due in on the following Tuesday.

Spellings will be tested on Mondays.

PE will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please make sure you come to school wearing your PE kit on this day.  Long hair will need to be tied back and any jewellery removed, particularly earrings.

Autumn First Half

Rumble in the Jungle

To start Year Four, our first topic is Rumble in the Jungle. We will learn all about the ancient civilisation, the Maya, about their way of life, how they dressed and their love of chocolate. We end the topic by making our own (healthy) chocolate bar.

In English, we will be reading a great story set in the rainforest of South America, called The Great Kapok Tree. We will learn the art of persuasion in our writing. 

In maths, we will be looking at place value, understanding the value of each digit.  We then move on to looking at formal methods for addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will start to learn about sound - how it is produced, the role of air particles and the different qualities of sound. 

In P.E. we will be going swimming so get those goggles and hats at the ready.

Autumn Second Half

Winter Wonderland

To lead us into the Christmas holidays, our topic is 'Winter Wonderland'.

In English, we will be reading a great adventure story called 'The Ice Palace', set in a snowy landscape with a surprise twist at the end. We will be writing non-chronological reports and writing the ending from a different perspective.

In Design and Tehnology, we will be designing and creating our own felt puppets. We will learn a variety of basic stitches in order to create our puppets and bring them to life. We will also create our very own scenery to use when performing our own play scripts. 

In Science, we continue to learn about sound and will complete this by making our own instruments from junk modelling. 

In Maths, we will be learning about measurement, looking at length and perimeter before moving on to learning formal methods for multiplication and division. 

In PE, we will be continuing our swimming lessons.

Spring First Half

The Iron Man

Our topic this half term is The Iron Man. We will begin by reading the book The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and use this story to lead our learning. In Science we will be learning about electricity and in DT, pneumatics and we will use these in our very own Iron Man built from junk modelling. 

The children will create their own book trailers to promote The Iron Man. We will learn about camera angles and use this to help sketch the still frames we need for our trailer. 

In Maths, we will be continuing to learn formal methods for multiplication and division. 

Spring Second Half

Roaming Romans

Our topic this half term will be the Roaming Romans. We will be finding out about the Roman invasion of Britain, the Boudicca Rebellion and life as a Roman soldier.  We will also visit Colchester Castle to help us learn more!

Studying maps in Geography, we will investigate how and where the Romans invaded Britain, looking closely at our local history and finding links to the Romans VERY close to us!

To end our topic, we will be finding out what it was like to be a Roman soldier and design and create our own shields ready for our very own Roman battle!

In Maths, we will be moving onto understanding fractions and decimals. We will be making a fraction wall and will investigate equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'Bluest of Blues', a beautifully illustrated book all about the first woman to publish a book of photographs. This book will link to our new science topic, Living things and their habitats, where the children will learn how to classify animals.

Summer First Half

Eat Your Greens

At the start of the summer term, our topic is 'Eat Your Greens', where the children will be learning all about food from around the world, Fairtrade products and what a healthy meal should comprise, using the Eatwell plate to guide us. The children will design, prepare and eat their very own healthy meal. 

In English, we will be reading the book 'One Plastic Bag'. Set in Gambia, the story looks at one woman's struggle with pollution and her inspiring solution. 

In Maths, we will complete our work on decimals, before moving onto money and then finishing with time.  

In Science, we will be looking at the Digestive System and Teeth. The children will be making their own set of teeth and will get messy with a pair of tights, orange juice and bananas. This is not for the squeamish!

In PE, the children will be learning team games and athletics. 

 

Summer Second Half

Waterworks

In our final half term of the year, we move onto the topic 'Waterworks'. The children will be learning all about the water cycle, rivers of the world, mountains and seas and how we treat water. 

In English, we will be reading 'The Mousehole Cat', set in a quaint fishing village and based on a traditional Cornish tale. To finish, we will be looking at different types of poetry.  

In Maths, we will be learning about statistics, and geometry, the properties of shapes. 

In Science, we are learning about states of matter - solids, liquids and gases. 

In PE, the children will be concentrating on athletics, ready for Sports Day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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