Year 3 Autumn Curriculum Overview.pdf

The curriculum for Year 3 includes various subjects such as English, PSHE/RSE, Science, Computing/Online safety, Maths, Humanities, PE, and Art/DT.
In English, students will study topics like "The Battle of Bubble and Squeak", "The Hodgeheg", "Stone Age Boy", and "The Truth Pixie", focusing on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar.
PSHE/RSE covers themes like "Being me in my world" and "Celebrating Difference", teaching self-identity, positivity, and responsible choices.
Science topics include "Forces and Magnets" and "Rocks and Soils", introducing concepts like friction, magnets, and rock formation.
Computing/Online safety focuses on coding, online safety, and spreadsheets, with key vocabulary like "code", "error", and "data".
Maths topics cover "Place Value", "Operations: addition and subtraction", and "Operations: multiplication and division", with an emphasis on problem-solving and mental math.
Humanities explores "Stone Age to Iron Age", studying timelines, prehistoric periods, and archaeological terms.
PE includes "Swimming", "Athletics", and "Ball and invasion Games", developing skills like throwing, striking, and teamwork.
Art/DT features "Hepworth and Moore Natural Sculptures" and "Christmas Preparations and crafts", introducing techniques like sculpture, clay, and photography.
MFL French begins with "Core 1 You and your family", teaching students to ask questions and communicate in French.
Enrichment opportunities include Forest school, Now Press Play lessons, and celebrations like Roald Dahl Day, Black History month, and World Kindness Day.
SMSC development is promoted through various events and festivals, such as Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and Christmas.