Year 3 – Rowan & Elm
Welcome to Y3’s year group page!
We are very excited to give you a window into what we are doing in Year 3. Here we will update you with successes, amazing examples of work and creative excellence. We are passionate about promoting the arts throughout our curriculum and use drama, music and art to enhance learning. At Parkdale, we are also committed to Active Learning. Children are encouraged to be physically active as part of, and between, their learning sessions.
We will post updates, useful information and any Year 3 communications on these pages.
We hope you enjoy your stroll through the year 3 part of the website and find everything you are looking for. We know we are going to have a fabulous year.
Teachers
3 Rowan – Mrs. Cooper
3 Elm – Mrs. Chalmers
Year 3 Teaching Assistant – Mrs. Ellis

Class Notices
Year 3’s River Morning with the Environment Agency
A Big Thank You to the Environment Agency Year 3 would like to say a huge thank you to Tia from the Environment Agency for leading such a fun and fascinating session all about healthy rivers. The children loved learning how to spot the signs of a healthy river and...
Year 3 Party Day – Monday 14th July
Please read the attached letter about our party day in Year 3 on Monday 14th July. Party Day
Roll up, Roll up! It’s the Parkdale Summer Fair
The Summer Fair is on! Details on the attached poster. We welcome you to join us on the field and playground to enjoy the fun of the fair. This is a cash event. We look forward to seeing you there. Friends of Parkdale.
Library Returns for Years 2 – 6
Please can all library books taken from school be returned by Monday 30th June. Your child can hand these back to their class teacher. The library will then be closed to give us chance to reset and restock ready for transition week.
Our Calendar
Year 3’s Book Shelf


Term By Term 2024-25
Autumn
Autumn Parent Letter and Homework Menu
Autumn Topic Web
Spring
Spring 2025 Letter to parents and Topic Web
Summer
Summer Parent Letter, Topic Web and Homework Menu
Y3 Photo Gallery
Be sure to take your time and explore our digital gallery below. Here you will find pictures, videos and collages capturing what the children have been learning and experiencing throughout this term.
Y3 Visit to Parkdale Pines September 2024
We had a lovely afternoon playing hide and seek with the teachers and then relaxing on our own ‘sit spot’ listening and observing the nature
A visit to Sweden
For Languages day we took a visit to Sweden. Leaning how to say Welcome to Sweden and trying our had at designing ‘flat-pack’ furniture!
Classroom Information
Our School Rules
Please take time to discuss these at home, together:
- Listen to and follow instructions.
- Be polite and care about other people.
- Always keep hands and feet to yourself and work and play safely.
- Look after the School and its environment.
- Look after your property and have respect for other people’s belongings.
- Do not tease, bully or upset anyone.
- Speak respectfully to others and do not swear
Year 3 Weekly Time Table 2024-2025
Year 3 Parents' Welcome Meeting (held September 2024)
Year 3 Parent Meeting Start of Year
If you were unable to attend the meeting on Thursday 19th September at 3.40pm, you will find all the information on these slides. Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Cooper (3 Rowan) or Mrs. Chalmers (3 Elm) if you have any questions.
Class Documents & Resources
Useful Links
Maths Frame - Times Table Games
Spelling Shed
IXL
TT Rock Stars
Read Theory
Purple Mash
Epic Reading
Oxford Owl - Online Books
Showbie
Year 3 Reading List
Ultimate A to Z Reading Challenge
If you enjoy reading, why not take on our ultimate A to Z Reading Challenge! Work your way through the letters of the alphabet, chosing a book to meet the challenge. Make a note of which book you read for each letter so you don’t miss out on other options.