Year 3

Welcome to Year 3 – Chestnut Park School

Hello and a big welcome to our Year 3 class page!

Year 3 is an exciting time – the start of Key Stage 2 – where children become more independent, curious learners, building on their KS1 foundations and growing in confidence and responsibility.

This page gives you an overview of what Year 3 is all about. For regular updates, learning snapshots, and reminders, please check Seesaw and MCAS (My Child At School) – our go-to platforms for home-school communication.

Meet the Year 3 Team

Class Teacher: Mr Clothier
Teaching Assistant: Miss Hoyte

We work closely as a team to ensure every child is supported, challenged and encouraged to love learning. Our classroom is a positive, respectful space where children are safe to take risks and grow.

Our Teaching Team

What We Learn in Year 3

In Year 3, we dive deeper into core subjects and explore exciting new topics. The curriculum is designed to stretch thinking, spark imagination and build essential skills for life.

English

Developing reading fluency and comprehension using high-quality texts
Writing for different purposes – including stories, letters and reports
Spelling, punctuation and grammar taught explicitly and applied in context

Maths

Place value and understanding larger numbers
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Fractions, shape, measurement and data handling
Reasoning and problem-solving embedded throughout

Wider Curriculum Highlights

Science: Forces, rocks, animals including humans, light and plants
History: Ancient Egyptians, Stone Age to Iron Age
Geography: Rivers, settlements and the UK
Art & DT: Sketching, sculpture, and food technology
RE, PSHE, Music, Computing and PE taught across the year

We also focus on building strong study habits, social skills and emotional wellbeing.

Weekly Highlights

PE Days: Monday and Thursday – children should come to school in full PE kit
Reading: Children are expected to read at home daily and bring their reading book and diary every day
Spelling & Times Tables: Weekly practice at home – tasks shared on Seesaw
Homework: Set via Seesaw – short, manageable tasks linked to class learning

Staying Connected

We use the following platforms for communication:

🟢 Seesaw – learning updates, class photos, weekly reminders, and homework
🔵 MCAS – school newsletters, events and wider communication

Please make sure you’re connected to both – we’re happy to help with set-up if needed.

Reminders for a Smooth Week

Label everything – uniform, bottles, bags, books!
Bring a filled water bottle each day
Sun hats in hot weather, coats and wellies in the wet
No toys or personal items unless specifically requested

Working Together

We believe in strong partnerships between home and school. If you have any questions, concerns or successes to share, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re always here to support you and your child.

Let’s make Year 3 a confident, happy and exciting step forward in your child’s learning journey at Chestnut Park!