Escape from Pompeii 

This term we will be learning about the Romans, using the story of 'Escape from Pompeii' as a stimulus. 

In our History lessons, we will be learning about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain. We will be looking at the Roman army and what it was like to be a Roman soldier.   

In Geography, we will be learning about volcanoes and the structure of the Earth. 

In Art, we will be exploring different techniques and art media through our Roman topic. 

In French lessons, we will be learning how to say numbers up to 20, colours and different classroom objects. 

Apricot Class - Year 3

In Science, our topic is Rocks. We will be comparing and grouping together different kinds of rocks based on their appearance and properties. 

Well done to our class Superstar and Headteacher Superstar this week:

Reminders 

Our PE day is on a Tuesday.

Please ensure that children come into school already dressed in their PE kit. 

Our school day: 

Everyday we start at 9am.

Monday to Thursday school finishes at 3pm.

On a Friday, we finish at 1:10pm.

English and Maths 

In English, we will be using the book 'Escape from Pompeii' to support our writing of adventure stories in historical settings.

We will be writing non-chronological reports about volcanoes. 

We will be developing our reading comprehension skills and our spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.

 In Maths,  we will be reviewing learning from Year 2 and expanding our knowledge and understanding in the following topics: 

• Place value
• Addition and subtraction. 
• Multiplication and division.