Please have a look at the Class 3 Knowledge Organisers, which are contained within the link above These will give you lots of information and the topics and subjects that we will be studying over the coming term.

Welcome to Class 3 Bright Sparks!

We’re thrilled to welcome you to our class community! This year promises to be full of exciting learning, creativity, and growth. We can’t wait to share all the wonderful things we’re doing in Class 3.

 Meet the Team

• Class Teacher: Mrs McGrath

• Teaching Assistant: Mrs Burton-Duff

Together, we’re here to support every child in their learning journey.

Our School Day

• Start Time: 8:55 AM

• End Time: 3:20 PM

• Lunchtime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

What to Bring

• No pencil cases needed – all equipment is provided.

• Healthy snack or fruit for morning break (please remember: we are a nut-free school).

• Named water bottle – to be taken home daily for cleaning.

Roles & Responsibilities

In Class 3, children are encouraged to take on leadership roles. They can apply to be:

• PE Monitor

• Library Monitor.

• Assembly Monitor

• Classroom Monitor

• ICT Monitor

• Register Monitor

These roles help build confidence, responsibility, and teamwork

As we step into the second half of our Autumn term, Class 3 is buzzing with curiosity and creativity! Here's a look at the exciting topics we'll be exploring:

 Curriculum Highlights

• English: Inspired by A Christmas Carol, we’ll be writing a brand-new chapter, crafting poetry, and even scripting a play!

• RE: Exploring the theme of Prophecy and Promise.

• Science: Investigating Living Things and Their Habitats.

• Geography: Discovering What it's like to live near Liverpool.

• Design Technology: Building knowledge through Structures

• Computing: Learning about Online Safety, Quizzing, and Spreadsheets.

• Music: Our focus will be the unit Stop!.

Homework

• Weekly spelling lists will be sent home and tested each Thursday.

• Children will complete spelling activities on Purple Mash.

• Weekly SPaG.com tasks will also be assigned to reinforce grammar skills.

 PE Days

• PE lessons take place every Wednesday and Friday.

• Please ensure children come to school wearing their full PE kit on these days. Thank you for your continued support!

If you have any questions—especially about Maths concepts or how to support learning at home—please feel free to contact Mrs McGrath.

As the term progresses, we’ll be adding more resources and links to support your child’s learning. Be sure to check our class page regularly for updates, snapshots of classroom life, and helpful curriculum tools.