Year 3

Everything we do, is designed to create a school where your child will flourish: academically, socially and personally. We believe in a curriculum which goes beyond the content of the national offer to enrich their learning, widen their experiences and strengthen their character.

The way we do this is to plan meaningful opportunities for the children to apply their learning in different contexts both in and out of school.

48 Things to do at Mead - Year 3
This is the part of their ‘experience entitlement’ that will serve to enrich their learning at Broadford and provide opportunities to develop a stronger SMSC understanding

1. Tasting food from a different era
2. Leaf hunt
3. Fly a kite
4. Visit a modern 21st century landmark
5. Visit a Zoo

Curriculum Enrichment

Wat Tyler Park
Stone Age Time Travel
Volcano and Earthquake Workshop
Olympic Park - Orbit
Colchester Zoo

Reading Challenges

Focus Authors
Francesca Simon and Ronald Dahl

75 Books to Read @ Mead
The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook
Flat Stanley
My Naughty Little Sister
Asterix the Gaul
Pippi Longstocking
The Worst Witch
Horrid Henry
The BFG
Little House in the Big Woods
Mister Magnolia

Reading Rewards
10 books - Bookmark
25 books - Bronze
50 books - Silver & £5 voucher
75 books - Pupil chooses a book
100 books - Gold & Trophy
125 books - £10 voucher
150 books - Platinum & Trophy
200 books - Box set

Spiritual Experiences

We believe that our school curriculum should provide pupils with a range of experiences that deepen their spiritual understanding of their school and their community. Working in partnership with local clergy and faith organisations, we deliver the program both in and out of school across KS2.

In Year 3 this involves them identifying spirituality in the local area – a walk through Harold Hill looking at the synagogue, JW hall, war memorial, churches and parks

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Mead is situated in an area which is becoming ever more culturally diverse; therefore we place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Assemblies are regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Our RE & PSHCE teaching reinforce this. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths.

'It's interesting when we find out about different places and people.  I didn't know that Walter Tull was one of the first professional footballers and first officers in the First World War who had a different background to other men.  He worked really hard and never gave up'. 
Tyler

At Mead we will actively challenge pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to fundamental British Values, including ‘extremist’ views.

In Year 3 the children will have the chance to talk with and meet our local community clergyman.

Financial Skills Curriculum

To participate fully in life, we believe everyone needs a clear understanding of how to manage their money.  We believe in providing opportunities for our pupils that allow them to develop financial knowledge, skills and attitudes through practical and real life activities centred  around four core themes: - how to manage money - becoming a critical consumer - managing risks and emotions associated with money - understanding the important role money plays in our lives.

In Year 3 this involves:

• help pupils understand the reasons for the development of money using a role-play activity based on bartering;
• improve coin recognition skills by introducing the reasons for having different coin denominations;
• using a planning exercise based around a trip, develop pupils’ budgeting and mental maths skills;
• using a shop role play, demonstrate the importance of being able to check whether you’ve received the right change, and let pupils practise this skill;
• explain the different methods we can use to pay for goods and services;
• explore the reasons why businesses give things away for free, and how this differs from gifts from friends. Plus, examine the business model of a free newspaper.

Volunteering

We believe that it is vital our children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. Our volunteering programme for Mead, Team Mead, makes it quick and easy for pupils to give their time, find volunteer opportunities and do great things for their school community.

Whether it’s cleaning up the environment or volunteering at one of our events, Team Mead mobilises the community spirit and enthusiasm of our pupils to make a difference.

Building on all the work that has already taken place in improving the school, Team Mead focuses efforts on areas where volunteers can make the biggest impact. These areas are: Eco Heroes, Lunch Warriors, Play Leaders, Pupil Leaders, Reading Champions & Event Support.

'I love to volunteer at lunchtime! I get to wear an eco-hero jacket and help keep our school clean and tidy.'  Ella Nash

Year 3 Opportunities:

• Volunteering – Eco heroes
• Reading buddies
• Environment - walking bus, ride to school week