Y3: Gallery
Y3 - The Romans - Class Assembly
Date: 13th Mar 2024 @ 12:13pm
Today, Year 3 performed their Class Assembly all about The Romans.
They sang songs - including:
Just Like A Roman
Hey Romans
The Road Building Song
Song of a Slave
All the children spoke their lines beautifully - it was a lovely performance - as they told their parents all about life in Roman times.
Date: 8th Mar 2024 @ 4:56pm
Another fantastic 'Article of the Month' assembly delivered by our Rights Respecting Team. This month's article is 'Article 23 - A child with a disability has the right to live a full and decent life with dignity and, as far as possible, independence'. The ambassadors did an amazing job of educating our school and introducing this month's activities.
Date: 8th Mar 2024 @ 3:06pm
Take a look at our World Book Day Costumes.
Alfie won the class prize for his costume ... Cat in the Hat - and he won the golden ticket to visit the Starbooks Cafe.
Phoebe won the prize for Tabby Cat from The Worst Witch.
Well done to everyone in Year 3.
Date: 7th Mar 2024 @ 3:58pm
Y3 have had a wonderful time today on our class trip to Roman Chester.
It was a culmination of all our History Learning : What did the Romans do for us?
The children were Roman Soldiers - marching around the streets of Chester. They visited The Ampitheatre and the Roman Gardens.
Then, they got to learn all about how Romans invaded Britain and Roman Life in Britain.
It was a great day and the children were very knowledgeable about life in Roman times.
Y3 - Mr Leather's PE Challenge Day
Date: 8th Feb 2024 @ 10:17am
This morning, Y3 have participated in Mr Leather's PE Challenge Day.
They had to complete:-
Burpees
Press Ups
Squats
Mountain Climbers
and finally ... The Plank Challenge.
Evie C and Mia both managed over 4 minutes !!! WOW !!!
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 2:28pm
Today our reading ambassadors met to discuss their ideas for World Book Day which we will be celebrating on Friday 8th March.
They created posters for the event and displayed them around the school.
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 2:25pm
This week has been National Storytelling Week. Our reading ambassadors led storytelling sessions in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. In our assembly on Thursday we spoke about the skills needed to be a good storyteller. We looked at celebrity storytellers such as musicians, dancers, actors, singers and authors.
We are all storytellers!
Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 8:08pm
This half term, Year 3 have been learning new skills in their PE lessons.
They have been learning the skills needed to play basketball - they have developed their skills of dribbling, passing, throwing and catching.
Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 8:04pm
Year 3 have been very busy this half term.
Take a look at some of our learning walls:-
* English - Information Report Writing (Foxes)
* Science - How do things move?
* History - What did the Romans do for us?
* RE - What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
* PSHRE - What are families like?
* Computing - Online Safety and Spreadsheets
* Music - We have been singing songs about family and friends.
National Compliments Day - whole school assembly
Date: 25th Jan 2024 @ 3:51pm
Wednesday 24th February was Natonal Compliments Day. Today we had an assembly to celebrate the process of complimenting and self complimenting. Some of our children shared their own compliments and we watched a video 'The Reflection in Me' about a girl who listens to what her reflection tells her about herself.
The main message was to value ourselves and that when we are kind to ourselves, we feel happier and brighter in general.
Date: 18th Jan 2024 @ 4:54pm
Today, the children have participated in an assembly all about World Religion Day.
They have listened to some Learning Clips about different religions across the world.
Then, we talked about the similarities in the religions - with love and care being a central theme to all religions.
Date: 11th Jan 2024 @ 3:55pm
In our assembly time today we discussed all about mindfulness - living in the moment and how to try and not worry about the future or the past.
Then, we tried out some mindfulness exercises - Rainbow Relaxtion.
Date: 18th Dec 2023 @ 4:26pm
Y3 have worked extremely hard this half term. Take a look at some of our Learning Walls:-
RE: Why is the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) an example for Muslims?
PSHRE: What keeps us safe?
Geography: Why are there different climate zones across the world?
Science: How do we see?
Computing: Touch Typing Skills
English: Fox - A fable narrative
The Christmas Story ... Knock Knock
Date: 18th Dec 2023 @ 12:18pm
Today, Reverend Chris came to re-tell The Christmas Story to the children.
He re-told the story in the form of 'Knock Knock' - and he acted out all the characters in the story. All the children found it entertaining and it certainly was a different way to re-tell the Christmas Story.
His assembly was finished with a prayer of reflection.
Date: 29th Nov 2023 @ 9:33am
Our Y3 class have been doing really well in developing their French language skills! Here they are sharing the instructions song they have learned this week.
Date: 23rd Nov 2023 @ 3:27pm
Today, Years 1 to 6 have participated in Inter Faith Week Assembly.
Inter Faith Week occurs every November (for 8 days following Rememberance Sunday). The children have thought and reflected on:-
* Friendships amongst different faiths - what this means and how they could be a better friend.
* Social and Community Action Projects - the children watched a video about the creation of the Watford Peace Garden.
In conjuction with the Rights Respecting Team and Miss Evans, the children have been asked to think about:-
What could we do as a school to make to make our community a better place for people of all faiths and religions?
The children have been asked to send their ideas to Miss Evans and the RRS Team before Monday 11th December, 2023.
Y3 and Y4 Diversity Education Workshop
Date: 22nd Nov 2023 @ 12:19pm
This morning, year 3 and Y4 have participated in a Diveristy Workshop - organised by the charity Diversity Role Models.
The children have thought about :-
* What is diversity?
* What is bullying?
* A family is ...
* Different types of families
* What is identity?
* Our unique identity
Date: 23rd Oct 2023 @ 7:55pm
Year 3 have had a very busy half term ... take a look at some of our Learning Walls.
RE: How and why have some people served God?
PSHRE: How can we be a good friend?
History: Would you prefer to live in the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age?
Science: Where do rocks and fossils come from?
Computing: Coding
English: The Iron Man
Maths: Place Value and Addition
Date: 23rd Oct 2023 @ 4:13pm
Today, we have been experimenting with a range of techniques to create natural paints.
We have then added details to our Cave Walls (that we created in the previous lesson).
Finally, we added colour to our Cave Wall paintings.
Date: 16th Oct 2023 @ 4:08pm
This afternoon, Year 3 have been on a nature walk to collect natural materials for our Stone Age Art - just like people from the Stone Age would have done.
Then, we practised our art skills - seeing what colours these natural materials would make.
Also, we used lentils and pulses to create our cave wall backgrounds - ready for our final pieces next week.
It was fun ... if a little messy!
Science - The Layers of the Earth
Date: 6th Oct 2023 @ 4:40pm
Today, in Year 3, we have had lots of fun ... making a dirt pudding to represent the different layers of the Earth.
Ginger Biscuit - for the top soil
Chocolate Mousse - for the sub soil
Apple - for the bedrock
Orea Biscuit - for the Earth's crust
Strawberry Sauce - for the mantle
It was super and the best part was getting to eat the pudding once we had made it!
Unit: What is it like to play in a band?
Date: 27th Sep 2023 @ 3:21pm
In Year 3, we have been thinking about : What is it like to play in a band?
We have listened to a range of music including:-
Disco - Love What We Do
Jazz - Oh When The Saints Go Marchin' In
Folk - My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean
We have learned to sing these songs and then we have used the glockenspiels to show our musical talents.
It has been fun performing these songs.
Date: 18th Jul 2023 @ 11:43am
During Arts Week, Y3 enjoyed a photography workshop with Henry Iddon. They had the opportunity to think about something they want to achieve - they then made a plan, took photographs, printed the images and added extra details using sharpies!
Date: 18th Jul 2023 @ 11:36am
This term, Y3 have found out about seasonal vegetables in the UK and chosen which ones to include in a vegetable tart design. They have improved their peeling, slicing and cutting technique to make their finished products.
Y3 Textiles: Cross stitch and applique
Date: 18th Jul 2023 @ 11:23am
Y3 have enjoyed designing and making their own bookmarks in Design Technology this term. They have used running stitch to attached their applique design and cross stitch to enhance the appearance of their finished product.
