Another outstanding week of learning in Year 3!

Maths
This week in Maths, we developed our multiplication skills by learning how to use the grid method and short multiplication. We worked hard to break numbers into parts and organise our calculations clearly, helping us understand how multiplication works step by step. Next week, we will move on to division, where we will be focusing on sharing and grouping.

English
This week in English, we have been writing character descriptions of the Saucepan Man. We focused on using expanded noun phrases to add more detail, as well as exciting verbs and adverbs to make our writing more interesting and engaging for the reader. Next week, we will be writing a setting description. We will be focusing on using fronted adverbials and powerful adjectives to help create sensory descriptions, allowing the reader to clearly imagine the setting through sights, sounds, and feelings.

 

Thematic

In Thematic this week, we have been exploring maps to identify the counties of England and locate important Roman sites. This helped us to understand where key historical places are and how the Romans were connected to different parts of Britain.

Next week, we will be discovering facts about the Celts who lived in Britain before the Romans arrived. We will then move on to learn about the Roman invasion of Britain, including Julius Caesar’s attempt to invade in 55–54 BC. To support our learning, we will create a timeline of key events to help us understand the chronology of Roman rule in Britain.

Young Artists’ Competition 2026

DEADLINE – Wednesday 1st April 2026

The Rotary Club of Margate have launched their Thanet schools’ art competition. Selected entries will be displayed at Sainsbury’s Westwood Cross in their annual art exhibition.

To enter, please create a piece of A4 artwork with a wildlife theme. On the reverse, please write the following information:

Child’s Name

Year Group

Medium Used

Brief description of the artwork

Permission and Consent - By submitting your child’s artwork to the competition, you give permission for the artwork to be displayed in a public exhibition. You also consent to your child’s name, age, school name, and title of the artwork being shown alongside the piece. You understand that the exhibition may be visited by members of the public and that images of the display may be used by the organisers for promotional or reporting purposes, both in print and online. No other personal details will be shared.

If you have any questions – please feel free to contact Mrs Barlow.

Thank you, we look forward to receiving your competition entries!

Mrs Barlow and Mrs Howard

 

Home Learning
This week we would like you to create an image of a land that you would like to see at the top of The Magic Faraway Tree for example you sweet land, lego land, Minecraft land etc. You can present this however you would like it could be a shoebox model, a picture, an AI image or even a written description.

Spelling  - redesign, rebuild, reappear, redecorate, reapply,

Year 3 will be having a Roman dress up day on Monday 23^rd March

Dates to Remember

Monday 9th March – Book fair in school this week

Friday 13th March – Chilton Speaker Final

Friday 20th March – Red Nose Day (Wear something funny for money)

Monday 23rd March – Rock your socks for Downs Syndrome Awareness (Wear bright or mismatching socks to school)

Monday 23rd March – Year 3 Roman Dress up day

Friday 27th March – Viking Speaker Final at Royal Harbour

Friday 27th March – Parents come into school to look at children’s books prior to Parent Teacher Consultations

Week Beginning 30th March – Parent Teacher consultation week

Thursday 2nd April – Chilton Fundraisers Sponsored Eggscellent Event - Non-Uniform to be worn with further details to follow next term.

Thursday 2nd April - Last day of term. School to finish at 3.15pm

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs King, Miss Davey and Mrs Barlow

Sophie.Barlow@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Emily.Davey@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Measha.King@chiltonprimary.co.uk