WELCOME TO YEAR 3 (2024–25)
THE TEAM
3A Teacher:
Mr Tim Austin
3C Teacher:
Mrs Claire Cooper
3S Teacher: Miss Julie Shear
THE SCHOOL DAY (What’s different in Year 3)
End of Day – In Year 3, school ends at 3.50pm. Children may walk to the Pen in the afternoon where a member of staff will ensure they are safely collected by car. At 4.10pm, the parents of children not collected will be telephoned and the children will be sent to Extended Day.
Matins – The children attend Matins at St Mary’s Church on a Tuesday and Friday morning. This is a short sung service and every class from Year 3 to Year 6 attend. Classes take turns to do readings and the choristers sing.
7.30 am Breakfast club (optional)
8.00 am Pupils may be dropped off at the playground, where they will be supervised. Alternatively, children may be dropped off at the Pen in the morning and will be greeted by a member of staff.
8.25 am Bell is rung to line up for registration
8.35 – 9.10 am Matins – Tuesdays and Fridays in St Mary’s Church
3.50 pm Years 3 and 4 end of school
4.00 pm Years 5 and 6 end of school
4.00 – 6.00 pm Clubs (optional) / extended day provision (optional)
UNIFORM, BELONGINGS & SNACKS
SCHOOL UNIFORM
The main school uniform remains the same.
SPORTS KIT (YEARS 3–6)
HOCKEY/RUGBY/NETBALL/FOOTBALL/CRICKET
• Kukri RSM tracksuit top*†
• Kukri RSM tracksuit bottoms*†
• Kukri RSM games top*†
• Kukri RSM reversible rugby top*†
• Kukri RSM navy skort*†
• Kukri RSM navy PE shorts*† (used for games and PE)
• Kukri RSM navy rugby shorts*†
• Kukri RSM white cricket top*†
• Kukri RSM white cricket trousers*† (hardball only)
• Trainers with good grip
• RSM logo trainer bag for outdoor trainers*
• Trainers with non-marking soles (for indoor use)
• RSM logo red school sun cap*
• Kukri blue and white striped playing socks*† (hockey/football/rugby)
• Football boots
• Mouthguard (hockey/rugby)
• Shin pads (hockey/football)
• White ankle socks (netball/cricket)
OPTIONAL
• Rugby boots
• Astro boots
• Kukri RSM blast fleece †
• Kukri RSM navy rain jacket †
Please remember to name everything!
• Kukri RSM white sleeveless cricket jersey † PE
• Kukri RSM House sports top*†
• White ankle socks
• Kukri RSM navy PE shorts*† (used for games and PE)
• Skins base layer (top and bottom)
SWIMMING
• Navy swimming costume/trunks*
• Drawstring (House colour) swimming bag*
• RSM logo navy swimming hat*
• Towel Items marked with * can only be purchased from Ellis Scott, those marked with † can only be purchased from Kukri and those marked with * † can be purchased from both stores.
BAGS
The larger-sized rucksack is advised.
CLOTHING
Old outdoor trainers may be used for playtime.
STATIONERY
Children need a named small, single-layer pencil case (it must fit into a tray) containing a small set of headphones that can be plugged into their iPads, 3 HB pencils, rubber, sharpener, 15-cm ruler, 12 coloured pencils (max), scissors and glue stick.
IPADs
An iPad will be provided for use at school and at home. They have rigorous filters in place and children sign an iPad acceptable use policy.
SNACKS
Each day your child will need to bring:
• A named water bottle filled with still water.
• A morning and afternoon snack – it can be fresh or dried fruit or vegetables, fruit loaf, rice cakes, bread sticks, simple sandwich, crackers, popcorn, smoothies, cereal bar. Snacks should be in a named small container (not a lunchbox) that can fit in your child’s tray. No chocolate or sweets and, as we are a nut-free school, no nuts or sesame (including houmous). After-school snack – children doing clubs would benefit from an extra snack at the end of the school day.
WATCHES
Children are permitted to wear a wristwatch, but please do not bring smart watches or fitbits.
GAMES & PE
The children will have one PE lesson and two afternoons of games per week. They will swim for the first half of the Autumn term and second half of the Spring terms (during their PE lessons). On games, PE and swimming days, children come to school in the relevant sports kit. All children play matches. Team sheets and information will be available on the sports website www.rsmsports.org. It is easiest to download this as an app to your phone (password will be sent separately).
GAMES DAYS
Autumn Hockey and football (to mid Nov) then rugby and netball
Spring Rugby and netball (to Feb half term) then hockey and football
Summer Cricket
3A 3C 3S
Monday PE kit Uniform Uniform
Tuesday Games kit Games kit Games kit
Wednesday Uniform Uniform Uniform
Thursday Games kit Games kit Games kit
Friday Uniform PE kit PE kit
HOMEWORK & REPORTING
Homework is set on Firefly or a printed sheet is sent home. The following homework is set each week:
• Reading – 10 minutes of reading aloud and discussion of the text daily. Please note this in the Reading Record Book. Year 3 follows a reading scheme, comprising of various book bands, ensuring there is continuity between Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• English and maths – set on alternate weeks.
• Spelling activity – weekly to consolidate and extend phonological knowledge and understanding of letter sounds, spelling rules and patterns.
• Multiplication tables – the aim is for confident and spontaneous recall as the year progresses. Each piece of homework should take approximately 20 minutes.
REPORTING
Parents’ Evenings are held in the Autumn and Summer terms (you will receive a short written report on English, maths, social progress and targets in advance). You will receive a full written report in the Spring term.
HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
READING RECORD BOOK
The Reading Record Book is the main form of home to school communication. It is also used as a point of contact, should you need to relay any messages to us. It is checked daily.
BY EMAIL
If you would like to email us, please do so via the school office: office@reigatestmarys.org. There is also a confidential email address for sensitive matters: confidential@reigatestmarys.org
IN PERSON
Please do not hesitate to come and speak to us if you have any concerns. We are very happy to have a brief chat at drop off but if you would like to talk for longer, you can make an appointment via the school office. Meetings tend to be before school (8.00–8.20am) or at the end of the school day (4.00pm onwards).
YEAR 3 TOPICS
We have exciting cross-curricular topics:
AUTUMN TERM – The Romans
SPRING TERM – The Rainforest
SUMMER TERM – Roots, Shoots & Juicy Fruits
INFORMATION & EVENTS
VIRTUAL YEAR GROUP UPDATES –
Once a term there will be a collective update from the Year 3 teachers. This will take place via Microsoft Teams and provides an opportunity for teachers to talk about the children’s learning and activities, and for parents to ask general questions
CURRICULUM EVENING – In September.
SOCIAL MEDIA – Follow the school’s Instagram and Facebook accounts to see lots of the fun activities that take place on a day-to-day basis
SCHOOLSBUDDY APP
Has details and takes bookings for :
• Breakfast club and after-school care
• Clubs
• Trips
• Events
• Holiday clubs run by Reigate St Mary’s New parents receive a log-in before the beginning of term.
FAMILY EVENTS
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THE WEEKLY BULLETIN
– Includes a message from the Headmaster, a round-up of school news from the previous week and school notices. It is issued each week during term time.
THE PARENT PORTAL
– Curriculum jigsaw maps, menus and school reports are uploaded here. It can be accessed via the school website and new parents receive a log-in before the beginning of term.
We hope to see you at our family events throughout the year. These include:
• Harvest Festival
• Christmas Concert
• Christmas & Easter Services
• Spring Into Song
• Sports Day
• Annual Open Classroom
FOSMA EVENTS
Please keep an eye on the Bulletin.
