🍂Autumn 2🍂

This half term, Year 3 are setting off on a journey around the UK, exploring how where we live shapes our lives. From magnetic experiments and moving monster creations to stop-frame animations and tourism writing, it’s a hands-on, creative few weeks! We’ll celebrate Diwali, enjoy team sports and gymnastics, and make music inspired by stories and poetry — a busy, exciting term full of learning and discovery!

Geography – How does where we live in the UK affect how we live and what we do?

We’ll be journeying across the UK to discover how our surroundings shape the way we live! Children will explore urban and rural areas, the seas that surround us, and the rivers and coasts that influence our weather, jobs, and daily life. We’ll look at how the UK trades with other countries through its busy ports. Get ready for some map work, investigations, and plenty of geographical discoveries!

English

This term, our writers will become travel experts as they create exciting tourism leaflets and postcards all about the UK! They’ll learn how to grab a reader’s attention with engaging detail, use commas in lists, and adapt their tone for different audiences — from formal leaflets to friendly postcards. By the end of term, our class will be ready to publish some truly postcard-perfect writing!

Maths

Our mathematicians will be sharpening their skills in addition and subtraction before moving on to multiplication and division. We’ll use games, puzzles, and problem-solving challenges to help children spot patterns, explain their thinking, and become confident number detectives.

Science – Forces and Magnets

Get ready to be pulled in by science! Children will explore how objects move on different surfaces and investigate the mysterious powers of magnets. They’ll experiment with push and pull forces, test materials to see if they’re magnetic, and have fun predicting whether magnets will attract or repel — a hands-on topic full of discovery!

Computing – Stop Frame Animation

Lights, camera, action! Pupils will step into the world of animation, creating their very own mini movies using stop frame techniques. They’ll plan storyboards, take carefully sequenced photos, and bring their ideas to life by adding sound and special effects. The classroom will be buzzing with creativity and digital magic!

 PE – Invasion Games and Gymnastics

In Invasion Games, children will build their teamwork and tactical skills as they practise passing, receiving, and defending. In Gymnastics, they’ll explore ways to travel, roll, balance, and jump — combining movements to create exciting routines using apparatus. Active, energetic, and full of fun!

Religious Education – Diwali

We’ll be diving into the bright and beautiful festival of Diwali, learning the story of Rama and Sita, discovering the meaning behind diyas and rangoli patterns, and finding out how Hindus celebrate this joyful event at home and in their communities.

PSHE – Valuing Differences (Including Anti-Bullying Week)

This term’s PSHE topic is all about celebrating what makes us unique and special. Through stories, discussions, and teamwork, children will learn about different families, communities, and cultures. They’ll explore how kindness and respect bring people together — and what we can all do to stand up against bullying.

Music – Sounds and Poetry

Music meets poetry! Children will explore how songs can tell stories, learning about ballads, lyrics, and rhythm. They’ll experiment with their own verses and melodies to perform story songs that bring words to life.

Design Technology – Moving Monsters

Prepare for a roar-some DT project! Children will investigate how pneumatic systems use air to create movement, then design and build their very own moving monsters. It’s a hands-on, creative topic that blends science, design, and imagination.