In English this term, we will be learning to develop lots of different writing skills. We will be learning to write persuasive letters, interview scripts and diaries. There will also be opportunities to take part in a debate, create some artwork and for the children to make predictions about what they think will happen and why. All these activities will be based on a book, but the title must remain a mystery for now!

In Maths, as usual, we will be covering a range of different topics. This term, we will be working on multiplication, division, money and statistics. As well as this, all of the children are still working very hard on their arithmetic skills, and 2 minute tables. 

This term, the children are doing a History unit based on the key question ‘Why did the Romans settle in Britain?’. Each lesson, we will focus on a different key question, to eventually be able to answer this question. Our other key questions throughout the term will be:

• What was it like to live in Ancient Rome?
• Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?  
• How did Britons respond to the Roman invasion?
• Why was the Roman army so successful? 
• What do artefacts suggest about the lives of Roman soldiers in Britain?
• What was the legacy of the Roman Empire in Britain?

We will end the term with a trip to Caerleon where we will take part in a workshop, explore the museum and visit various Roman sites.

This term in Science we will be looking at rocks and soil, with a focus on learning about different types of rocks, how fossils are formed, soil formation and carrying out various interesting investigations. 

In Art we will be finding out all about the sculptor Barbara Hepworth. The children will investigate some of her sculptures and have the opportunity to create their own sculptures in 3 different mediums.

In French we will be studying a unit called ‘Les animaux’ where we will use games, puzzles, speaking and written  activities to learn 10 animal names.

In our Indoor PE we will be doing some dance inspired by the Roman army.

In Computing this term we will be looking at the Be Internet Legends pillar Be Secure. This is where the children will learn how to protect their personal information. We will also be learning how to collect data and put this into a spreadsheet to create a graph.

In Religion and Worldviews, we will be learning about the following big questions:

• Where do our morals come from?

• What happens if we do wrong?

PSHE: Y3 Safety and the changing body

Year 3 will learn about cyberbullying and how to be good digital citizens. They will be taught about first aid, bites and stings and how to be safe near roads. Pupils also think about choices and influence.