Our Teachers
Miss Nightingale
Class 1
Year Leader
Miss Meetka
Class 2
Miss T Harper Class 3
We hope that you and your children have had a wonderful summer break, and we would like to warmly welcome everyone for the start of the new school year at Tipton Green.
The autumn term is always an exciting and busy time in Year 3. Building on the learning from Year 2, children will continue to develop their independence, confidence and resilience while taking on new challenges across the curriculum. As children move into Key Stage 2, they will be encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their learning while developing the skills they need to become confident, independent learners.
This year, we will be using the Oak National Academy curriculum to support and enhance our teaching across Year 3. Oak's carefully sequenced lessons help children build knowledge and skills progressively while making meaningful links across subjects where appropriate. The curriculum is designed to ensure all children receive a broad, balanced and engaging education that meets the expectations of the National Curriculum.
For more information about your child's learning this term, please see our Curriculum Overview.
Reading
Our Year 3 children will bring home a reading band book, which will be changed regularly and a library book of their choice, which they will have the opportunity to change each week. Please read with your child as much as possible at home and record any comments in their reading record. We encourage all children to read at home at least three times each week to help develop their fluency, comprehension and confidence. We ask that children bring their reading books and reading record to school every day.
Spellings
Weekly spellings will also be sent home to practise, with a spelling test taking place the following week.
P.E
Please can we remind parents and carers that, in line with our school uniform policy, jewellery should not be worn in school except for small stud earrings. For health and safety reasons, earrings must not be worn on PE days. Children will be asked to remove their earrings before PE lessons if they are wearing them. Children should arrive at school dressed in their PE kit on PE days.
Year 3 PE Days
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Monday and Thursday
We kindly ask that all clothing is clearly labelled with your child's name and class. This year, each Year 3 child will receive a school water bottle. Please ensure they bring this to school every day. Bottles should contain water only and can be refilled in class.
Morning toast will continue to be available until the close of the register. The children will also be able to choose from a selection of free fruit and toast at break time. Alternatively, you are welcome to provide your child with a healthy snack.
As a reminder, children in Key Stage 2 are no longer entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals. School meals cost £2.60 per day and can be paid for through Arbor. If you think you may be eligible for Free School Meals, please contact the school office with your National Insurance number and date of birth so we can check your eligibility.
We are proud to offer a wide range of after-school clubs each term. Information about our Autumn Term clubs will be sent out during the first few weeks of term.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to your child's class teacher, who will usually be available after dismissing the children at the end of each school day.
We are looking forward to a busy, enjoyable and successful autumn term and thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the year.
