Year 3 Summer Newsletter

Happy Summer Term to you all! The longer days have finally arrived, and we are hopeful that some sunshine will follow. We are very much looking forward to a jam‑packed and exciting term ahead, and we know the children will thoroughly enjoy everything we have planned for them.

This term, our main theme is Ancient Egypt. This will be our history focus, but we will also link it across the curriculum, particularly within our Art and Reading lessons. Highlights will include mummifying a fish and our Amazing Egyptian Extravaganza later in the term.

Although this is a key topic, some subjects will continue to be taught discretely where they do not naturally connect to the overall theme.

As we continue our journey through the curriculum, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. The Summer Term is always an exciting but busy one, and we truly appreciate all your help with school events, home learning, and dress-up days.

Home Learning

Home learning will continue to be set every Monday via Microsoft Teams and should be completed and submitted by the following Monday.

Weekly home learning will include:

• Spellings
• Times tables
• Reading practice
• LBQ Learning

We recommend practising spellings and times tables “little and often”, as this is the most effective way for children to retain their learning. On each home learning task, you will find a selection of useful links to support the children with their times table practice.

During this term, the children will also be set a task connected to our theme, Ancient Egypt. This is a creative project where we want the children’s creativity to shine. Keep an eye out for this later this term.

If you experience any difficulties with home learning, please let your child’s class teacher know as soon as possible.

P.E.

All Year 3 pupils should wear their PE kits to school on Monday and Wednesday. Each class have a P.E. or Games lesson on these days.

To support safety and comfort during lessons:

• Earrings must be removed or covered with plasters/tape brought from home.
• Long hair must be tied back.
• Watches and rings should not be worn.

P.E. Kit

Children should wear:

• Black shorts and/or jogging bottoms
• House‑coloured hoodie
• House‑coloured PE T‑shirt
• Trainers suitable for outdoor activities

All games this term will take place outdoors, so well‑fitting trainers are essential.

Upcoming Events

This term we have an exciting trip to Portsdown Hill, linked to both our Geography and Writing units.

Later in Summer Term II, we will also share details about our Ancient Egyptian Exhibition. Please keep an eye out for further information.

Please remember to check our Teams page regularly, as we often post updates and useful reminders.

We are sure that this will be a positive and successful final term of Year 3. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us via the school office at solentjunior@thesolentschools.org.

Here’s to a full, fun‑packed Summer Term!

The Year 3 Team