Weclome back everyone, and welcome to Year 3 Falcons! We have an exciting, fun and engaging year ahead of us and I am looking forward to being a part of your child's learning journey. We are going to make this year a super happy and memorable one!

Teacher

Miss Yeomans

Teaching Assistants

Mrs Conroy

Class Dojo   

At Abingdon Primary School we use a commucation app called Class Dojo.  We use this to engage parents by sharing photos and videos of exciting moments in the classroom. It is also an effective way for teachers and parents to communicate.

Please contact me on Class Dojo with any concerns or messages.

Follow us on Twitter @AbingdonPrimary

We will be learning Spanish using Languagenut.

At Abingdon we use Times Tables Rock Stars. Children are encouraged to play at home to improve their speed and scores. Certificates will be awarded for various achievements. 

Important Messages

PE will take place every Tuesday and Friday morning. Please can you ensure children are coming to school wearing their PE kit eon these days. PE kit must be a white t-shirt, black shorts and pumps/trainers.

Creative Curriculum

At Abingdon we follow a creative curriculum. This is split into 2 cycles. Cycle A and Cycle B. Due to 3/4 Kites being a mixed age class, coverage of the entire year 3 and 4 curriculum is met over a 2 year period through completion of the 2 cycles. 

Below is an overview of the coverage in Cycle A

https://www.abingdon.stockport.sch.uk/uploads/527/files/Lower%20Key%20Stage%202%20long%20term%20plan%202021-22.pdf

Below is an overview of the coverage in Cycle B

https://www.abingdon.stockport.sch.uk/uploads/527/files/Lower%20Key%20Stage%202%20long%20term%20plan%202020-21.pdf

Our topic during Autumn Term is Eureka!

This is a historical study of the early civilisation of Ancient Greece which focuses on Life in Ancient Greece and their influence on the western world including the Olympics. Our study also looks at the geography of both Ancient and modern Greece, examining the country's location, its key physical features such as coastline, oceans, mountains and rivers, as well as human features including the location of major cities.

Our topic during Spring Term is Globetrotters!

In this study, we will explore the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, look at their incredible inventions, how they traded and the impact the Romans made on British society.

Our topic during Spring Term is Tomb Raiders!

We will learn about famous pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Cleopatra, as well as exploring life in Ancient Egypt, including mummification, their beliefs of the afterlife and Egyptian gods they worshipped

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Times Tables 

The children are expected to learn their times tables. We will help them do this in school but they are also expected to practise at home. They can use Times Table Rock Stars at home and in school to help them. In Year 4, children will be completeing a Times Table Check, so we are really eager to get all children prepared for this in Year 3!

Year 3/4 Statutory Spellings

Below is a list of all spellings that all year 3/4 children should know how to read and write by the end of year 4. Please practice these where possible. All will be sent throughout the year as weekly spelling practice and repeated to store them to memory.

Useful websites

Rewards

We have many ways to reward the children in Falcons:

• Stickers
• Table points
• Recognition Board
• Postcards home
• Hot chocolate with the Headteacher
• Earning Dojo points for a class reward such as extra playtime, mindful colouring, free choice, games.
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Each week, a pupil is chosen as 'Star of the Week', for outstanding achievement in their behaviour, and reflection of our school's core values. A certificate for the chosen child is given out in our Celebration Assembly on Friday.

Important dates to remember

Children return Wednesday 6th September 

Half Term Monday 23rd October to Friday 29th October

Finish for Christmas Break Friday 22nd December