St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
We act with love, build our faith and grow as people
Year 3
Recommended Reading List for Year 3: 
Recommended Reads
Lit in Colour
Recommended book list of books by authors of colour
Penguin Books and Lit in Colour state that:
Books create belonging. They help us see each other and understand one another. They shine a light on the world.
It’s vital that the books we read in our formative years reflect the rich diversity of the society we live in.
Here at St. Margaret Clitherow, we have a diverse school community - 55.7% of our school children are from a minority ethnic background. We therefore think it is important that children have access to books that reflect who they are. Attached is a list of recommended reads put together by Penguin Books. You can read the research behind the inclusion of books by authors of colour here:https:// https://www.penguin.co.uk/lit-in-colour/parents-and-supporters
2023 KS2 Lit in Colour Book List
2022 KS2 Lit in Colour book list
2021 KS2 Lit in Colour book list
26.9.25 - Newsletter
Year 3 have had a fantastic start to the year and have settled brilliantly into their new routines. The children have shown great enthusiasm for their learning and are already demonstrating increasing independence and responsibility in the classroom. In English, we have started our grammar and punctuation unit, focusing on identifying clauses and sentences with subjects and verbs. In Maths, we are exploring place value, deepening our understanding of numbers and practising important skills that will help us with calculations throughout the year.
Our Science lessons have been particularly engaging as we develop our scientific enquiry skills while learning all about the human skeleton. The children have enjoyed investigating how bones help us move and protect our bodies, and they are asking thoughtful questions to guide their discoveries.
In RE, we investigated our class saint, St Abigail, learning about her life and the symbolism of bees. Inspired by her story, the class created a beautiful bee-themed display. Beyond the classroom, Year 3 have been enjoying lively singing sessions with Mr Cannon and have been excited to begin learning French, practising greetings and new vocabulary with lots of enthusiasm.
It has been a wonderful start to the year, and we are so proud of the way Year 3 are embracing every new challenge with curiosity and excitement!