Year 3 is part of Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4). There is one Year 3 class and one Year 4 class. Although they each have their own curriculum they may sometimes join together to learn or for assemblies. 

Welcome to Rowan class!

Having heard wonderful things about this cohort from Mrs Vickery-Cox, I am excited to join their learning journey. I have taught all of the year groups in LKS and UKS at some point in my career having spent most of my time in Year 6. However, I began my teaching in Year 3 and have several years of experience teaching it’s curriculum and topics, which I still find fascinating. 

In the classroom, you will be able to find myself, and Mrs Green (Class Teaching Assistant). We will also be joined by Miss Cornfoot this year, who will be teaching Rowan on a Monday afternoon. We will all work together to ensure the provision of a safe and enjoyable environment for your children to learn in.

The step up from infants to juniors is significant. They will take on new responsibilities but the expectations will be just as high, with a focus on them becoming more independent. However, they will be thoroughly supported through this transition - using rulers to draw straight lines, following layout instructions and improving the speed, stamina and legibility of our handwriting being the main hurdles that will accompany the curriculum. 

Thanks and kind regards,

Mr Neill – Rowan Class Teacher

Staff

The Lower Key Stage 2 team consists of:

Mr Neill Yr3 teacher

Mrs Rowley Yr4 teacher

Mrs Green LKS2 teaching assistant

Mrs Cleary LKS2 teaching assistant

Ms Cassidy Key Stage Lead

Timetable

General Housekeeping

Doors open at 8.55am for the children in LKS2 to enter. Doors will open at 3.30pm for your children to be collected. 

P.E day is Monday & Friday. The children should come to school in their kit for these days each week. Please ensure that all items including hoodies are labelled. All long hair should be tied back and earrings removed or covered (please provide tape).

Library day There will not be a designated “Library day” as in KS1. However, the children will be given time throughout the day to change their books as and when they need with the selection of books we have in class (this will be renewed each half term with books from the main library).

Spelling tests will be carried out each Friday. These should be brought in each day so the children have the opportunity to use them in their daily English lessons as well as utilising opportunities to practise these spellings and practise handwriting.

Reading books and diaries need to come in daily.

I will be available at the door at the end of drop off and collections, but you can also direct your questions or concerns through the teacher email address (teacher@mapletreeprimaryschool.com).

Meet the Teacher presentation

Please see below the presentation that was shared with parents at our Meet the Teacher session in September. This will give you an insight into how things run in Year 3. 

Termly Overviews

Please click the link to see what Year 3 is learning in the autumn Term.