Our teacher is Mrs Morton.
Other adults in our classroom are Mrs Armistead and Mrs Richards
Meet the Teacher
In Year 3 we follow the 5 W's and make sure that everyone feels WELCOME.
We share the WORD of God in all that we do and say.
We protect the WELFARE of our friends by thinking 'what would Jesus do'?
We look out for one another and carry out the act of reconciliation to show that we care.
We WORSHIP together in class and in assemblies, sharing our prayers and thoughts with God.
We WITNESS the work and life of Jesus in our school every day.
NEWSLETTER AND CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Click here to view our printable termly Newsletter.
For more information about the curriculum covered in our class, go to the Parents page and click on Curriculum.
If you have any questions that are not answered in the newsletter, please ask one of team or write us a message in your child's journal.
If you need to speak to your child's class teacher please make an appointment via their journal or the school office.
Maths Calculation Help
Below you will find our calculation booklets for Y3 to help you understand how your child learns to calculate at
St Bernadette's. Additionally, you can access copies of our calculation evening presentation from last year.
Spellings
Please click the link for the statutory spelling lists for Years 3 and 4 and Years 1 and 2 (for revision).
In Religion
We will be exploring different topics during our Religion lessons and Collective Worship:
Collective Worship is a special time at St Bernadette's as it gives us all an opportunity to talk, reflect and pray together.
Our topics this term are: People and the Domestic Church, Called and Gifts.
Our Sacramental Journey
The children have decorated their First Holy Communion symbols for display in church. The display will be available from January 2021.
Sacramental Programme Coronavirus Update
The Year 3 Sacramental Programme has been on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Following the latest government announcements and guidance, we expect to start our programme again soon
and are keeping you updated the best we can. Please look out for communications via email and text.
Further Information and parent videos, prepared by the Diocese, can also be accessed on Our Parish page.
Our Science Topic is
We will be working scientifically to investigate the functions of teeth and how the digestive system works.
and 
This topic will explore what living things need to survive, different types and classification of animals and we will study habitats in the local and wider environment.
Here's a song called 'Busy Body!'
It's all about how your body works.
We are learning about
History:
Studying Ancient Egypt achievements, the importance of the River Nile and timelines.
Geography:
Locating Africa, Egypt and Cairo on a map to understand where they are in
relation to the UK. Comparing the Egyptian climate, settlements and resources to
the UK.
Art and Design:
Create our own Hieroglyphics, Egyptian portrait sketch drawings and mummification activity.
In English
We are reading...
Listen to the Egyptian Cinderella here
Learning the Egyptian culture through these stories. Talk for Writing story mapping, actions and boxing up. We will be writing Newspaper articles, Diary entries, Letters and shape poetry.
We are also reading an exciting adventure story about a boy cycling around the world from the UK to Africa.
Our class Author is J.K. Rowling
Our class Saint is Saint Cecilia
Our Class Scientist is Mary Anning
Our class Artist is Matisse
Homework and useful links:
Spellings and Maths assignments will be set weekly on a Friday.
Children can access Maths and Spelling Shed online from home.
Check journals for their username and password!
Times Tables practice: click on the icon
Encourage your child to play regularly and help them prepare for the new test in Y4.
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