Renishaw Primary School

Year 3

Hello and welcome to Year 3. In this an important transition year from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2, children will build on their knowledge and continue to progress in their confidence, knowledge and skills.

Each and every child has a chance to be the best they can be.  Our aim is that all pupils to become confident and resilient learners as they move into through Key Stage 2. 

 

Staff

Mrs Bingham - Class Teacher

Mrs Spetch  - Teaching Assistant

Mrs Moorwood - SEN Teaching Assistant

Miss Hagin - SEN Teaching Assistant

 

Curriculum Overview

 

All of our foundation subjects are planned using the Kapow curriculum in order to ensure progression of both skills and knowledge.

Autumn 1 - Would you prefer to live in the Stone Age, Iron Age or Bronze Age? (History)

Autumn 2 - Who lives in Antarctica? (Geography)

Spring 1 - Why did the Romans settle in Britain? (History)

Spring 2 - Why do people live near volcanoes? (Geography)

Summer 1 - What did the Ancient Egyptians believe? (History)

Summer 2 - Are all settlements the same? (Geography)

 

Our classroom

 

 Science - Making mini composters

Science - Shadow Puppet Theatres

Music - Djembe Drums

No Outsiders

The theme of our recent No Outsiders assembly was looking at stereotypes. We created a 2026 version of the 19th century nursery rhyme 'What little boys are made of', as we didn't feel the rhyme was appropriate, as it doesn't reflect our society today. 

 

Achieve - Belong - Thrive in Y3