Welcome to Year 3!

I am delighted to be working with your child this year and am looking forward to an exciting and rewarding term together. As we begin the journey into Key Stage 2, here is some key information to help you and your child feel prepared and confident.

📌 Useful Information for EDGE from September 2025

🚪 Arrival and Collection

• Children are expected to arrive on site between 8:35 and 8:45.

• Lessons start promptly at 8:45 – please ensure your child is on time, in class, and ready to learn.

👕 Uniform and PE Kits

• For full uniform details, click here: Uniform – Much Wenlock Primary School and Nursery

• Please ensure your child has appropriate footwear for both indoor and outdoor PE activities.

• PE Days for Summer Term 1: Monday and Friday.

👉 Please make sure all items are clearly named. While we do our best to keep belongings together, labelled items can be quickly returned to their owners if misplaced.

💧 Water Bottles

Children should bring a labelled water bottle to school every day. Staying hydrated is important for focus and energy throughout the day.

🍎 Healthy Snacks

Children may bring a healthy snack for breaktime if they wish. In line with Much Wenlock’s focus on healthy eating, snacks should be nutritious – e.g. fruit, vegetable sticks, or a healthy cereal bar.

📖 Reading at Home

We ask that your child reads at home at least three times a week. By the end of Year 3, children should be able to:

• ✅ Read fluently and with expression

• ✅ Discuss what they have read, including simple inferences

• ✅ Identify story elements such as character, setting, and plot

Regular reading and short discussions at home will make a big difference in their progress.

✖️ Times Tables Focus

This year, we will focus on the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 10 times tables. These are the foundation for future maths learning. Regular practice through:

• Games

• Apps (Times Tables Rock Stars, Hit the Button)

• Quick-fire quizzes on the go

… will really help build fluency and confidence.

✍️ Supporting Writing at Home

If your child finds writing challenging, daily journaling can be a great support. Just a few sentences about their day or an interest is enough. Editing it together the next day helps build reflection, stamina, and confidence in a relaxed way.

Working Together

If you have any questions or would like further support with how to help at home, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via info@wps.318education.co.uk.

I am really looking forward to working in partnership with you this year to support your child’s learning and development.