At Norton, we place huge importance on encouraging each and every child to flourish, supporting them to be the very best they can in order to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Beginning Key Stage Two
We want the learning for our children to be enjoyable and memorable by providing as many varied experiences as possible. As our children are transitioning into their first year of Key Stage Two, we work on our children’s growing independence in their learning, their possessions and relationships. Our expectations of behaviour continue to be incredibly high as we demonstrate respect by our actions towards others and ourselves.
Topics in Year 3:
Term 1 - A Digging into the Stone Age
Term 2 - The Many Plates of Japan
Summer 1 - Ancient Greece is the word
Summer 2 - Diving Into Our Oceans
PE:
Our PE sessions this term are every Thursday afternoon, so children need to wear their PE kits to school on this day.
Trips and experiences:
- Easter craft afternoon (parents welcome)
- DT junk modelling workshop (parents welcome) - shape unit
- Puzzle Man
- Clarinets
- Cheltenham Literature Festival
- Science day
- Child first aid training
- Outdoor learning
Homework
Daily Reading at home to an adult with reading records signed.
Weekly spelling activities - Update coming in Summer 2026
Weekly times tables CGP booklet
Reading in Year 3 at Norton
We expect our children to read every day and fill in their reading records, which are checked weekly and should be in school every day. Reading is not only great for learning but also for enjoyment. A great way of helping a child to learn to love reading is to show them that you also enjoy reading too. This could be from them seeing you read, or enjoying discussion about books. Below is a link to some suggested books for Year 3 you could read together (or to your child):
