Year 3

Welcome from Miss Leedham!

Hello and a big welcome to all children, parents, and carers! My name is Miss Leedham, and I’m delighted to be the Year 3 class teacher this year, alongside our wonderful teaching assistant, Miss Bradley. This is my second year teaching, and I’m so excited to bring my love of learning into the classroom. I especially enjoy reading (fantasy stories are my favourite) and I can’t wait to share this passion with the class. I also love exercising and look forward to bringing lots of energy, fun, and positivity to our learning.

This year, Year 3 will be exploring an exciting range of topics, from fascinating history projects (like the Stone Age) and creative art opportunities to hands-on science investigations and engaging writing and maths challenges. In our classroom, we value teamwork, kindness and resilience.  I aim to create a space where every child feels confident to grow, explore, achieve their very best and dream big!

We’ll also enjoy enrichment opportunities such as trips, and special events that help bring our learning to life. These include: a special Stone Age day in school and a trip to the Adventure Farm to investigate plants.

I’m really looking forward to an amazing year ahead and can’t wait to see all the brilliant things Year 3 will achieve together!

Key Information

• PE Days – Thursday and Friday
• All children need a water bottle filled with water in school on a daily basis.
• All children require wellies and a full set of waterproofs to be able to join in with OPAL in all weathers.
• All children should bring their reading book into school on a daily basis in their reading folder.
• You can contact me directly through Dojo for any questions or concerns. Please expect a 1-2 working day response between the hours of 8am-4pm.
• Stone Age Theme Day 14^th October.

Curriculum Overview

Year 3 Curriculum Overview 2025-2026

How Can You Help at Home?

All children are asked to read at home at least three times per week.

• Please can all parents sign their reading diary.
• Extra home learning activities will be uploaded to Dojo – this is not compulsory but Dojo points will be awarded for those who choose to complete.
• Times Table Rock Star is an online Times Table resource. It will be compulsory for Years 3-6. It is a fun and challenging resource to support children in learning their Times Tables. It encourages children to have short bursts of practise.
• Spelling shed is an online Spelling resource. It will be compulsory for Years 3-6. It is a fun and engaging resource to support children to learn their spellings. The children can engage with their spellings from their lessons in interactive games.

Resources

Year 3 Meet the Teacher - September 2025

Times Table Rock Stars	BBC Bitesize
Spelling Shed	Topmarks