Gophers
Teacher:
Miss Small & Ms Butler
Welcome to the Gophers Class!
Year 3 is the first year of Key Stage 2 and we encourage children to enjoy and embrace every learning opportunity. The highlights of the year include our seaside trip, where we get to explore the Jurassic coast, discovering the different Gods through Ancient Greek myths and find out how volcanos are formed. We can't wait for you to join us.
Foundation Subjects Overview
For Key Dates and Information Sharing Sessions
See the school calendar HERE.
P.E.
Tuesday afternoons - sport with the class teacher.
Children can wear P.E. Kit or Always Active uniform to school on P.E. Days.
Thursday mornings - sport with Mr Ball, Mr Perry & Miss Wicks.
P.E. kit is a red Brookside t-shirt, black shorts and/or black joggers/leggings, a sweatshirt/hoodie and trainers.
School Uniform Info
Home Learning at Brookside Academy
Reading
- Children use Bedrock Learning as a key part of their home learning.
- Bedrock Learning is linked closely to the curriculum and supports the development of vocabulary, comprehension and background knowledge through topics connected to classroom learning.
- Alongside Bedrock Learning, children are encouraged to read physical books regularly for pleasure.
Spelling
- Children use Emile to practise and revisit the spelling rules currently being taught in class. The focus is on understanding and applying spelling patterns independently across a wide range of writing.
Mathematics
- Children are encouraged to regularly use Times Tables Rock Stars to develop fluency, confidence and automatic recall of multiplication facts.
- Short, frequent practice sessions are the most effective way to build strong mathematical foundations.