Broom Valley Community School

Y3 Curriculum

Welcome to Y3’s class pages!

Spring term:

This half-term, our main topic is all about the UK and Rotherham as we discuss what makes it special. Our core text for this half-term is The Secret Dragon by Ed Clarke. We will be using this text to inspire us to write diary entries as well as looking how more complex vocabulary is used to add meaning to a story. In science, we will explore light and shadows: where light comes from and how it travels. We will also learn about rocks and fossils later in the term.

#Rotherhamlovesreading

Our core text for writing is:

• The Secret Dragon by Karen McCombie

   

Things to remember:

• PE is on Wednesday and Thursday - children need to come in their PE kit. Please ensure your child wears suitable clothing (not jeans or boots). PE kit is a white T-shirt and blue/black joggers/leggings/shorts. Trainers or pumps.
• Make sure your children read at home everyday.
• Encourage your children to use Times Tables Rockstars (TTRS) at home as much as possible.

Below are the knowledge organisers for the key driver subjects so far this year:

Summer Term (2) 2026:

• Knowledge Organiser: History
• Knowledge Organiser: Science

Summer Term (1) 2026:

• Knowledge Organiser: Geography

Spring Term (2) 2026:

• Knowledge Organiser: Science

Spring Term (1) 2026:

• Knowledge Organiser: Light
• Knowledge Organiser: Geography

Autumn Term 2025:

• Knowledge Organiser: Art
• Knowledge Organiser: Animals including Humans