Year 3

Welcome to Year 3 at The Grove Junior School

Year 3 is a special and exciting time as children begin their journey into Key Stage 2. At The Grove, we focus on helping pupils settle in smoothly, build independence, and develop a love of learning. Each day begins with a soft start between 8:40 and 8:50am, allowing children to ease into the school day in a calm and relaxed way. Our classrooms are welcoming and structured to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

Children enjoy a broad curriculum covering subjects such as English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art, PE, Computing, Music, French, and PSHE. Weekly homework includes spelling, reading, and maths activities through Mathletics and TT Rockstars. Pupils are encouraged to read regularly at home and borrow books from our school library. We also promote responsibility by asking children to bring their own pencil cases, water bottles, and rain jackets daily. Year 3 is a time for growing confidence, building friendships, and embracing new challenges. We’re committed to making it a fun and fulfilling year for every child.

Meet the Team

Lilac class – Mrs Harrison

Apple class – Mr Cockcroft and Mrs Robbins

Cherry class – Mrs Clarke

PE days – children come to school in their PE kits

Lilac – Monday and Friday

Apple – Monday and Friday

Cherry – Monday and Friday

Key Dates

Tuesday 1st September – INSET Day school closed to pupils
Wednesday 2nd September – First day of term
Wednesday 9th September – Meet the Teacher session
Friday 25th September – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Tuesday 29th September – Individual Photos

Wednesday 7th October – Year 3 trip to Celtic Harmony
Friday 23rd October – Nasal Flu Immunisations
Half Term – Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October