Absences
We ask that you call the school by 9:30 to let
us know why your child is not at school on the
first day of their absence.
If a child is away and we have not had a call we
will contact you to ensure that they are safe
and that there is a valid reason for their
absence.
Collection of children
If you, the parent or guardian, are not
collecting your child from school we must have
Supply Teachers
We like to develop the skills and knowledge of
our staff, to ensure the best education
possible for our children. On occasions staff
are engaged in continuous professional
opportunities that require them to be out of
class. The school endeavors to provide
continuity by using the same group of excellent
supply teachers.
Non-contact/Preparation, Planning and
Assessment (PPA):
Teacher
Day
Time
will not be able to release your child to anyone
Mrs Cocup
Wednesday
PM
we have not had notification about.
Miss Stewart
Wednesday
PM
notification beforehand. The class teacher
Parent Helpers
If anyone is available to help in either class
3GS or 3LC could they please contact their
class teacher (subject to a CRB check).
Every teacher has a 10% non contact time for
PPA. Mrs Rees who is a qualified HLTA and Mr
Tierney who is a Music Specialist will be
covering these periods.
Alternatively, if you do have 20 minutes to
spare first thing in the morning we would
books.
Curriculum
Information
Autumn 2012
Year 3
appreciate any help with hearing our children
read and with the changing of their reading
Talbot Combined
School
Year 3 are going on a trip to visit
the bakery at Sainsburys on 24
September!!
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Miss L Cocup Miss G Stewart
Mrs D Millman Mrs C Stow
Literacy:
Mathematics:
Stories with Familiar Settings:
History:
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division
 Shape and space
 Money and time
 Using and applying mental recall methods
You can help your child at home by practising the

To include speaking listening and responding
activities. Group interaction and drama. Word
recognition, spelling and interpreting text.
Information Texts: Children use information texts
to find out information and compose their own
information texts.
To develop an understanding of chronology
for pupils to be able to visualise timelines.
To understand the characteristic features
of the Roman Empire.
times tables, number bonds to 10 and 20 and simple
We will be doing daily guided reading; please help
your child with their reading at home.
real life money mental money calculations.
Music:
ICT:
Roaming Romans
Using voicesThe
expressively:
Gregorian
chanting
and
Romans
and their
effect
renaissance music.
Word processing skills- using graphics and
on
Britain.
Understanding the importance of choirs. War
songs.
texts to communicate information. Children
will produce Roman leaflets to show off
their new skills!
Art/DT:
PSHE and SEAL:
The children will be making Roman shields,
helmets, jewellery and bags.
Belonging to our school and class, what is
special about me.
Creating mosaic patterns and pictures.
Understanding my feelings.
Making choices and understanding rights
and responsibilities.
PE:
Invasion games- ball control and skills. Taking part
and organising small sided games.
Gymnastics- Developing children’s balancing skills,
creating simple sequences, using both floor and
apparatus.
3GS have 12 weekly swimming sessions this term.
3LC will follow on next term.
Every child should have a white T-shirt, black
shorts and plimsoles in a P.E. bag for games
lessons.
Science:
Understanding health and diet, looking at food and
balanced diets.
Preparing healthy meals.
How teeth relate to diet and the importance of
dental care.
R.E:
Looking at and understanding the
importance of signs and symbols in
everyday life and religions.
How and why Hindus celebrate Divali.