Y3 – ATINUKE Class
Welcome to Year 3!
I am Ms Garcia, the Year 3 teacher.
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This is an exciting year for our class as the children are moving into Key Stage 2, and I am sure they are looking forward to the responsibility this brings and the new opportunities they will have at this stage of their academic life.
During the Autumn Term, we will study the Stone Age period, linking this topic to studying rocks and soil in our Science lessons and reading the Stone Age Boy and UG during our English lessons. To dive deep into this topic, we will have the fantastic opportunity to visit Stonehenge. This will be an in-depth study; I am sure children will love this first school trip!
In Maths, we will be revisiting place value up to the hundreds and consolidating this knowledge to progress further into the Year 3 curriculum.
Our '3Ps' for this topic are:
PERSON: Cheddar Man
PLACE: Stonehenge
POINT: 3180 BC
Our class is Atinuke Class, named after Atinuke, a Nigerian-born author and storyteller. She draws on her Welsh and Nigerian roots to create enchanting stories to inspire children. She has written the "Anna Hibiscus" series and the "No 1 Car Spotters" Series.
We look forward to reading some of these books this year!
Homework
There will be a range of options to choose from on your half-termly homework menu. Each week, one of these tasks and a maths task will need to be completed. Both need to be handed in every Wednesday.
Children will also be sent home with weekly spellings to be tested every Friday. Please ensure that these are being practised at home.
Various types of research suggest that a child who frequently reads develops essential life skills and cognitive development and improves their well-being. This reading time must be recorded in their reading records, which will be checked daily.
School Uniform and PE Kit
Please ensure that all school uniforms, including PE kits, are clearly labelled so missing items can be returned. The class will have PE on Mondays and Tuesdays.
About Me
This is my second year teaching at John Burns, and I am excited to be working with the Year 3 children on all the fun and fascinating topics we will be exploring together. I have been teaching since 2008 and have gained valuable experience in a variety of learning environments, both in the UK and abroad.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, solving puzzles, learning new languages, watching films, and planning future trips with my family.
If you ever need to speak with me about your child, please do not hesitate to contact me via the school office or catch me at the end of the day. Thank you for your continued support during your child’s time in Year 3.