Literacy: This week we have had such fun learning about explanation texts! Did you know how a dishwasher works? I  bet you didn’t know that there are actually cats inside your dishwasher that lick the plates clean! And how about how a toaster works? I bet you don’t know about the fire breathing dragon underground that scorches your toast when you lower it into the toasting machine! We have been learning about the Snoozatron, one of Wallace’s Cracking Contraptions! There are more Cracking contraptions available online. Maybe, this weekend, the children may like to have a go at writing their own explanation for one of the other cracking contraptions or even their own!!

Maths: This week we have continued on our learning journey with division. It is worth reinforcing this learning over the weekend. Why not try dividing HTU by a single digit?

Spelling: The spelling rule for this week is to explore plural endings.

RE: We have been learning about the story of the paralysed man this week. The children could look at another miracle from the bible this week.

Topic: The children have enjoyed our PE lessons in which they have been completing simple circuits. Could they have a go at making up their own circuits for the family to try at home or at the park.

In Year Three we have stared our new topic – Healthy living!

The new homework pyramid went out this week with the children, these will help generate lots of ideas for some fantastic home learning. Remember we check our green homework books every Friday and if the children feel inspired to create anything else that is not on the pyramid they are more than welcome to!

In literacy this week we have been writing complaint letters about a horrendous restaurant experience! Can you think of any formal sentences you could include in a letter of complaint? What other experiences could you write a letter of complaint about?

In numeracy we have been experts at multiplying – can you use an array or grid method to answer any multiplication questions? What would be the most efficient method to use to answer that multiplication question?

Have a lovely weekend Year Three

Miss Shaw and Miss Turner

Here are some of the photos from our recent visit to Staunton country Park.  We all had a great day and luckily the weather held.  There were a few puddles to contend with.  We had a guided tour with an adult from staunton who spoke to us about where our food comes from; we got to feed the animals; and we saw the new baby lambs.

Welcome back. We hope that everyone had a restful half term. We have lots coming up this half term, some of which is detailed below:

This Friday, 27th February 2015, is 3T class assembly. The theme for the assembly will be the Rainforest. There are no specific outfits needed. The children suggested wearing browns, greens, blacks etc. We look forward to seeing you there!

Then, on friday afternoon the Year 3 and Year 4 children will be having a talent show in the hall.  This will be to raise money for CAFOD during Lent.  The children are being asked to make a donation to attend the talent show. Any donation is welcomed! This is an event for the children only.

We are starting our new topic as of new week which will be all about healthy living. The homework pyramid will be coming home at the beginning of next week.

On Tuesday 3rd March 2015, the year 3 children will be going to Staunton Country Park to learn about where food comes from. The children will need to wear suitable footwear (wellies preferably); a waterproof coat; and we are happy for children to wear their own trousers but they must wear their school jumpers. Pease ensure that the children bring their lunch in a labelled bag so it can be disposed of.

On Thursday 5th March 2015, it will be World Book day.  The children can dress up as their favourite character. They will be taking part in various lessons throughout the day based on various classic fantasy texts. It should be a really fun day for all involved! Pictures to follow!

Parents evening is coming up on the 16th March and 17th March 2015. Slips went out before half term. Please request a new slip if you do not have one.

Year Three Team!

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Maths morning today.  I know the children thoroughly enjoyed having your company and we hope that you found it useful also.

Year Three Team

Year Three had lots of fun playing in the snow yesterday- here are some pictures!

My brother said I know without knowing,

No you don’t I said to him,

He went to get a biscuit out of the tin.

We went to the window to watch the snow,

And in the bedroom we put on a show.

We were so excited,

We thought we could go ice skating.

The snow looked like an ice skating rink.

We went to the kitchen to make a drink.

That’s my poem for this morning.

By Brooklyn (3T) Hippo class

I woke up, had such a shock.

The snow was falling, the wind roaring.

I went to school, soaked in snow.

We had a snowball fight,

it was such a fright!

I hope it will snow all night.

I wish it was winter always.

It would be a glorious sight;

Snow scattering always through the night. But it would have such a bite.

Snow is puffing steam from a huge machine,

working like a team.  

By Samuel C (Hippo class)

Maths week…

The Year 3 puzzling workshop will take place in the hall at 2:10 and will finish at 3:10 on Tuesday 3rd February 2015.

The Year 3 ‘invite an adult to Maths’ workshop will be at 9:15 – 10:15 on Thursday 5th February 2015.

Regards

Year Three team

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