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forest SCHOOL

The children in Year Three had a fantastic time during their second Forest School session! They spent the morning building dens and treehouses, creating their own swings, and even hanging from tree branches. It was wonderful to see them fully immersed in nature, exploring the environment and appreciating the wildlife around them. Their creativity and teamwork made the session both fun and educational.

Soil Experiment

In Science, Year Three learnt about four different types of soil and their various uses. They then carried out an experiment to test the permeability of each soil type. Working in teams, they used filter paper, funnels, and measuring jugs to conduct the experiment. Year Three, which soil proved to be the most permeable?

World Mental Health Day

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Year Three participated in various activities aimed at promoting mental well-being. The children worked through a mindfulness booklet that encouraged them to reflect on what makes them special, their personal definition of happiness, and activities that support their well-being. They engaged in creative tasks, enjoyed physical activity during their PE lesson, spent time outdoors and with friends, and practiced kindness toward themselves and others. Hopefully, they'll have a restful night's sleep to support their mental health for tomorrow.

Yellena James

This half term, our art unit is inspired by the work of Yellena James, a female artist known for drawing inspiration from nature and the environment. Year 3 were particularly captivated by her use of bright, imaginative colours, with many exclaiming, "It looks like it's glowing!" Inspired by her work, the children have begun sculpting ammonite fossils—a perfect connection to our Science unit on rocks, soils, and fossils. So far, they’ve crafted the outer shell and chamber walls using tin foil and masking tape. To strengthen their sculptures, they have applied a layer of papier-mâché and are eagerly looking forward to the lesson where they’ll add colour.

Layers Of The Earth

For our 'Gold Balloon treat,' the Year Three children created a delicious dirt pudding, which tied in perfectly with our Science unit. Each tasty layer of food symbolised a different layer of the Earth. Strawberry sauce represented the molten mantle, a broken digestive biscuit stood for the Earth's crust, and chocolate chips signified the bedrock, among other layers. The children had a blast assembling the pudding, but they enjoyed eating it even more! So, Year Three, which layer was the tastiest?

Confectionery Creations

Over the past two weeks, Year 3 have been busy designing their own unique confectionery treat. They had to select their product, give it a special power, and come up with a catchy name—all in an effort to impress none other than Mr. Willy Wonka. The children then created persuasive leaflets to advertise their product, showcasing just how amazing it is. In a Dragon's Den-style activity, they pitched their creations to Willy Wonka (played by Miss Johnson in disguise), who rewarded them with play money based on the value of their product. The children have absolutely loved this mini-topic, and I’ve been so impressed by their creativity. We’ve seen sweets that make you taller and stronger, sweets that style or change the color of your hair, sweets that glow in the dark, and even a sweet that gives you superpowers!

Coding

Today, Year 3 applied their coding skills to test and debug various programmes. Working in pairs, they demonstrated excellent teamwork throughout the classroom. They had a great time getting the monkey, rocket, and superhero codes to function properly. Year 3 is excited for the next two lessons, where they'll use these skills to design and create their own computer programs.

School Councillors

Introducing Year 3's school council representatives: Esme and Ava-Marie! These two students will take on the important role of listening to their classmates' feedback, attending meetings throughout the year, helping make key decisions on school matters, and proudly representing both our class and school.

PCSO Visit

This morning, Year 3 was visited by two PCSOs (Police Community Support Officers), who spoke to the children about the dangers of vaping. The class were very sensible throughout the session and learned a great deal. They can now explain the risks associated with vaping and thoroughly enjoyed the informative experience.

Commas In A List

Year Three have been learning how to use commas to write lists, a skill they will incorporate into their persuasive adverts for their marvelous, tasty creations designed to impress Mr. Willy Wonka. The children had fun replacing all the extra "ands" with "macaroni commas" before copying the lists into their books!

Forest School

Year 3 had a fantastic time at their first Forest School session. It was entirely child-led, allowing them to explore, investigate, and, most importantly, have fun. They made mud pies, splashed in muddy puddles, climbed trees, rode makeshift trains, and even helped improve the paths by moving wood chips. They’re already excited for the next session!

Rocks Part 2

Each table group was tasked with selecting the ideal rock for various uses: the roof of a new building, a statue in the local park, a ramp at a skate park, and Miss Johnson's new kitchen countertop. Each group demonstrated excellent teamwork and investigative skills. They employed various testing methods on the rocks and reached impressive conclusions.

Rocks

Year 3 loved exploring my collection of rocks in Science. They used magnifying glasses to take a closer look and then used a Rock Classification sheet to identify each type of rock they had been given.