Welcome to Year 3!

Class Teachers: Miss Balding, Miss Wells & Miss Smalley

Year 3 marks the exciting start of Key Stage 2, where children begin to take greater responsibility for their learning and develop more independence. It’s a year full of new challenges, deeper thinking and growing confidence. Our classroom is a lively and supportive space where children are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas and build on their skills across all subjects.

We continue to strengthen core areas like reading, writing and maths, while expanding knowledge through engaging topics in science, history, geography and the arts. Children also begin to develop greater resilience and teamwork, learning how to manage their time, solve problems and support one another. Year 3 is a time of growth, discovery and excitement—and we’re here to guide every step of the way.

In Year 3, we continue to build strong foundations by living out our values of being Ready to Learn, Respectful to All, and Responsible for Ourselves.

• Children are encouraged to approach each day with enthusiasm and a willingness to try their best, showing they are ready to learn.
• We foster a culture of kindness and inclusion, where being respectful to all means listening, sharing and celebrating each other’s differences.
• As children grow in independence, they learn to be responsible for themselves—making thoughtful choices, managing their time, and taking pride in their actions. These values help us create a positive and purposeful learning environment where every child can flourish.

Take a look at our topics for this coming year. We intend to teach the children a wide range of skills alongside an array of knowledge for each unit. There may be slight changes throughout the year depending on weather, availability and other opportunities that arise.

At Southey Green, we promise to provide our children with 6 unique experiences in each year group. We call these ‘Southey Super Six’. These tasks give our children something to look forward to each year and in places, provide an opportunity that the children may not have previously had.