Year 3

As a school, we have developed a flexible approach to our curriculum, where we use blocking for some subjects and individual or discrete for others. Waverley Abbey's 'flex' curriculum is an approach which enables children to become fully immersed with their learning. This can be a cross-curricular lessons, or use blocked lessons to enhance the teaching and learning. Thus allowing the children to have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into all aspects of the curriculum. It is also an opportunity to have further lessons available, in the week or unit, to either develop/re-cap upon skills and knowledge or further extend.

Find a PDF to the LTP below. For knowledge organisers, please follow specific subject pages.

If you would like to find out more about the curriculum please make an appointment to see your child's teacher who will be happy to discuss this with you, you can do this by contacting school through the office via - info@waverley-abbey.surrey.sch.uk.

Welcome to Year 3 at Waverley Abbey! 
At Waverley Abbey, we are passionate about providing a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures the whole child. In Year 3, our pupils embark on an exciting journey of discovery, creativity, and growth across a wide range of subjects. Here's a glimpse into the vibrant learning experiences on offer:

Personal Development & Well-being
Our children develop essential life skills through PSHE and online safety lessons. They explore topics around health, self-awareness, and digital responsibility, helping them grow into confident and thoughtful individuals.

English
Year 3 pupils explore a variety of writing styles, including: Instruction writing inspired by How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth; Non-chronological reports on Prehistoric Animals and Persuasive writing and narrative storytelling

Maths
Our mathematicians tackle key concepts such as: Number and Place Value; Fractions; Money; Statistics and Shape

Geography: Children study the United Kingdom, their local area, and develop map skills.
History: Pupils explore the fascinating changes from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.
RE: They learn about Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, exploring stories, beliefs, and creative expressions of faith.

Our budding scientists investigate: Plants and light; The human skeleton and nutrition

Art: Pupils experiment with different mediums, creating cave paintings, Roman architecture, and studying artists like Monet and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Music: Children explore pulse, rhythm, and tempo, and begin learning to play the glockenspiel.

Year 3 pupils develop digital skills through: Touch typing; Programming with Scratch; Exploring the journey inside a computer; Creating branching stories using PowerPoint

Design & Technology
From crafting a bed for UG (inspired by their English text) to making healthy dips, children link their creative projects to their learning in science and literacy.

PE & Sport
Our active learners enjoy: Swimming; Dance; Gymnastics; Orienteering
Invasion games: rugby, football, hockey, and netball

Language learning begins with: Greetings and numbers; Days of the week; Colours; Listening to and writing short stories

Forest School: Our Year 3 pupils have had the opportunity to participate in four Forest School sessions. These sessions have included an introduction to and exploration of our Wild Area, shelter building, learning knots, and expressing their creativity through outdoor art. These activities not only foster teamwork but also encourage an appreciation for nature.

Year 3 is a time of exploration, creativity, and growth. We are proud of all that our pupils achieve and look forward to the many adventures ahead!