Y3 – ATINUKE Class

Welcome to Atinuke Class!

Meet the Teacher Presentation - click here. Our class timetable is here.  

I am Ms Garcia, the Year 3 teacher.

This is an exciting year for our class as the children are moving into Key Stage 2, and I am sure they are looking forward to the responsibility this brings and the new opportunities they will have at this stage of their academic life.

During the Autumn Term, we will study the Stone Age period, linking this topic to studying rocks and soil in our Science lessons and reading the Stone Age Boy and UG during our English lessons. To dive deep into this topic, we will have the fantastic opportunity to visit Stonehenge. This will be an in-depth study; I am sure children will love this first school trip!

Our '3Ps' for this topic are:

PERSON: Cheddar Man

PLACE: Stonehenge 

POINT: 3180 BC

Our class is Atinuke Class, named after Atinuke, a Nigerian-born author and storyteller. She draws on her Welsh and Nigerian roots to create enchanting stories to inspire children. She has written the "Anna Hibiscus" series and the "No 1 Car Spotters" Series.

We look forward to reading some of these books this year!

Homework 

There will be a range of options to choose from on your half-termly homework menu. Each week, one of these tasks and a maths task will need to be completed. Both need to be handed in every Wednesday.  

Children will also be sent home with weekly spellings to be tested every Friday. Please ensure that these are being practised at home.  

Various types of research suggest that a child who frequently reads develops essential life skills and cognitive development and improves their well-being. In lower KS2, the expectation is to read at least five times a week for a minimum of 15 minutes. This reading time must be recorded in children’s reading records, which will be checked daily.

School Uniform and PE Kit

Please ensure that all school uniforms, including PE kits, are clearly labelled so missing items can be returned. The class will have PE on Mondays.

About Me

I am very excited to join John Burns this year and cannot wait to teach and learn with the Year 3 children all the fun and amazing topics we will be looking at. I have been teaching since 2008 and have accumulated experiences and skills in different learning environments in the UK and abroad. In my free time, I like to read, learn new languages, watch films, and plan my next trips with my family.

If you need to talk to me about anything regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact me via the school office or at the end of the day. I appreciate your support during your children's time in Y3.

Ms Garcia