Blog Author: Nicola Littler

In geography this term, we have been learning a number of things.  We have learnt about 4 grid references, which help us to find places of interest on maps. We have also learnt about mountains and their features.  We have built on our knowledge of human and physical features of geography by…

Today in English, a group of children used graphic facilitation to create story Maps as a plan for their own Fables. The staff love this as much as the children!

Today Year 3 enjoyed taking part in a Football Skills activity. They completed 3 different levels against the time and children will be compared with other schools. More photos to follow tomorrow, as the activity will continue.

This week we have started to look at Fables.  We practised reading a fable using expression and intonation, we read them to the class. 

During Friendship Day, we wore odd socks, listened to Andy and the Odd-socks song and talked about being a good friend and welcoming others into our school. 

In science we have been exploring magnets, we tested to see if all magnets have the same strength. We used paper clips to see how many each magnet could hold to make a chain. We also got a little excited trying to make a paper clip hover in the air! 

More Magnet Mania

Children enjoyed…

During Heartsmart sessions, we have been talking about the people who are cheering us on and wanting us to do well.  We then drew these people to show our cheerleading squad. After that we talked about the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle and the risks of having an unhealthy…

Year 3 joined a live stream to discuss recycling old electrical items. Did you know that 75% of all materials  in old electrical items can be recycled?! Have a look around your home to see if you have anything that can be recycled, instead of being thrown away. 

We have been researching a chosen house team famous person to write a biography about. 

Year 3 have been exploring magnets in science and sorting materials into magnetic and non magnetic.

Today, Year 3 joined an expert historian on a WW1 Remembrance webinar, we observed two minutes silence to show our respects and also enjoyed watching and listening to the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance.  A lovely way to remember those that lost their lives for us. 

Year 3 had a brilliant time taking part in outdoor learning during WW2 Week. They worked in teams to cross no mans landing, dodging the barbed wire and land mines, they even had to bandage a fallen comrade and guide them back to safety!