Kestrels (Year 3)

Kestrels are taught by Mrs. Allison Shaw (Mondays-Wednesdays and Thursday afternoons) with TA support from Mrs. Ali McGivney and Miss Shaan Rehsi. Miss Sam McDonald teaches the class on Thursday mornings and Fridays. Thursday morning is Mrs. Shaw’s PPA time and Mrs. Shaw does not work on Fridays. 

As of January 2026, we have 25 Year 3 children in our class.  

In Kestrels, our priority is to ensure every child feels happy, supported and confident in their learning. Please know that we are always here to help with any concerns you or your child may have throughout the year.

This year, it is especially important to continue reading regularly with your child at home, as this has a huge impact on their progress across all subjects. We also ask that you support your child with their home learning and weekly spellings. We are really looking forward to seeing the wonderful home-learning presentations the children will share over the coming months.

In maths, please continue to help your child recall their 2, 5 and 10 times tables, as well as develop fluency with the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication and division facts. Regular practice at home will really boost their confidence and understanding.

We have lots of exciting activities planned for the year ahead, including enjoying the pantomime, our visit to Celtic Harmony, swimming sessions and our residential trip in the summer.

We can’t wait to make lots of fantastic memories together as a class.