Year 3

Monday

Tuesday

• PE day - Children in PE kit. 
• Choir after school with Mrs Mussell.

Wednesday

• Children who have guitar lessons should please bring their guitars in. 

Thursday

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• Spelling test
• PE- Children in PE kit

Friday

Number Passports test starting with number bonds through to the 12 times tables.

• Homework is set and spellings are handed out
• Library day - the children should please bring their library books into school so that they can change these.
• Year 3/4 Football Club

Important Information

• Children should please bring water bottles to school every day - these should be clearly labelled with children's names. 
• Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled - hopefully this will help us to avoid things getting lost.
• Reading records should be brought into school every day please. 
• Children need a school PE kit that consists of pumps, black shorts and a blue T-shirt. For outside sessions during the winter, children can wear black/navy bottoms and their school jumper or cardigan for warmth or a suitable hoodie or tracksuit top.

Homework expectations November 2026

SPaG / Phonics

• Years 2–6 should set a weekly SPaG task.

Maths

• Years 1–6 should set one task each week on Maths.co.uk, linked where possible to current or recent learning.

• Children in Y2-Y6- TTRS should be used to complete 30 minutes of Times Tables Rock Stars over the course of the week. This does not need to be completed in one sitting.

Reading

• Children should read at home at least three times each week.

• Useful Websites

• The children could access the following websites to support their learning at home. Please contact me if you need another copy of their login details. 

• Times Tables Rockstars 
• Hit the Button (no login details required)
• Maths.co.uk
• Spelling Shed 
• SPAG.com
• BBC Bitesize (no login details required)

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Homework Expectations

SPaG / Phonics

• Years 2–6 should set a weekly SPaG task. This can be completed on SpaG.com or using the style of homework that Mathew currently uses, or through Spelling Shed.

Maths

• Years 1–6 should set one task each week on Maths.co.uk, linked where possible to current or recent learning.

• Children in Y2-Y6- TTRS should be used to complete 30 minutes of Times Tables Rock Stars over the course of the week. This does not need to be completed in one sitting.

Reading

• Children should read at home at least three times each week.

Homework is set on a Friday. This will include work set on our online learning platforms: Times Tables Rockstars, SPAG.com, maths.co.uk and Spelling Shed. The children's login details can be found in their reading records

. Spellings will be sent home on a Friday and the children will be tested on these on Thursdays. 

All year round uniform:

Examples of Banks St Stephen's Uniform Items

· Charcoal Grey or Black Trousers or Shorts

· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt

· Royal Blue Round Neck Pullover

· Grey or Black Socks

· Black Shoes

Winter (September - April)

· Charcoal Grey Skirt/Pinafore/Smart Trousers

· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt

· Royal Blue Cardigan or Round Neck Pullover

· White Socks/Grey Tights

· Black Shoes

Summer (April - September)

· Pale Blue and White Gingham Dress

· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt

· Royal Blue Cardigan or Round Neck Pullover

Footwear:

Plain, black, smart, sturdy shoes. (Boots, trainers, pumps, thin fabric shoes, or high heels are not acceptable. For information, if you are unsure of the suitability of footwear, please ask a member of staff). Acceptable footwear is at the discretion of the Headteacher.

Outdoor Clothing:

Outdoor wear should be a warm coat, preferably with a hood. Scarves, gloves, and hats may be worn during cold weather but these should not be worn in the school buildings.

Bags and Belongings:

Every student should have a school reading bag for school equipment.

P.E. and Games Kit:

Child come dressed in their P.E. kit on the days they have P.E. lessons. Black shorts, pale blue T-shirts (with or without the school logo) and black plimsolls. Trainers can be worn for outdoor sport

In cold weather, children can bring a pair of plain royal blue jogging bottoms to wear over their PE clothes. A plain royal blue hoodie, sweatshirt, or tracksuit top is also acceptable (or school jumper or cardigan can be worn on top of the PE T-shirt).

- Tracksuits, sweatshirts, and hoodies should be plain and royal blue (not designer items with logos)

- Leggings are not part of the school uniform

Our official uniform can be ordered online from www.myclothing.com or bought from Whittakers Online or Uniform shop in Southport. https://www.whittakersschoolwear.co.uk/product-category/southport/banks-st-stephens-c-of-e-primary-school/

Learning Outdoors in the Forest:

Pupils learning in the forest may need a change of clothes – their teacher will advise. Children can bring a pair of black jogging bottoms, clean socks, a plain royal blue hoodie, sweatshirt, or tracksuit top, and trainers or wellies.

Swimming:

Girls:

One-piece swimming costume, towel, and swimming cap

Boys:

Swimming trunks or swimming shorts (no Bermuda shorts or PE shorts), towel, and swimming cap

Goggles for swimming (only allowed after parental permission form received by school)

Outdoor Sports:

Football boots – staff will notify when these are required.

Earrings:

Earrings are allowed in school but must be stud earrings and not hoops for safety reasons. Students are required to remove earrings before participating in physical education (PE) activities.

Jewellery and Hairstyles:

For health and safety reasons, we do not allow children to wear jewellery with the exception of a watch. If a student needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, it should be removed or covered up during physical activity or during practical learning. Jewellery worn for medical or religious reasons will only beallowed once approval has been sought and agreed in writing in advance. Hair should not obscure a student’s vision. Extreme hairstyles, gel, or colourings are not allowed. If parents are unsure as to the suitability of a hairstyle, they should check with the staff in school first. Long hair should always be tied back, especially during PE lessons or practical activities. Hair accessories should be small, plain, and blue. Make-up is not allowed at any time. Nail varnish or false nails are not allowed.

School Uniform Support: We have a stock of various sized, donated school uniform items available. These are completely free and subject to availability. If you need any items for your child, please contact the school office.

Autumn 2026