A Busy Week in Year 3

 Hi Year Three Families,

It's been a rather lovely busy week in Year 3.  We had a wonderful time with The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares on Wednesday, trying to impress the bank manager with our stories.

We also had a lovely time on Tuesday painting our 'Mini Pipers' as part of our Stampede by the Sea focus.

In English we finished our poetry and Northern Lights Focus and today we have begun a new class text The Tin Forest. 

On Monday we will start a new unit in maths of Length and Perimeter  and we are continuing our focus on South America in Geography.

Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss anything.

Ms Evans, Miss Gosling, Mrs Scott and Mrs Thomas.

Stampede By the Sea

 This week we will have an Stampede by the Sea Inspired to Learn Arts Week. Each child will create their own elephant which has been kindly donated by Howards Motor Group.

The Children will be working with Artists from Poundbury Art to complete their design. Please can your child bring an old large t-shirt to put over their school uniform whilst they are painting. We will be using Acrylic paint which can stain clothing.

We can't wait to share updates with you as the week goes on.

Ms Evans

Art Lead

Great first week back

Hi Year Three Families,

We've had a lovely start to term, it's been lovely to see everyone settle back into life in Year Three.

In English we are participating in a whole school English focus on the Northern Lights with the story The Lights That Dance, we will be continuing this focus next week.

In Maths we have been learning how to multiply numbers we will continue this focus next week as well.

We had a fabulous time swimming on Thursday and really enjoy our session with HSBC this afternoon.

In Science we have begun learning about Forces, I have included some photos from our experiments and observations this week. 

In Geography and DT we have started new learning. Our homework is linked to our learning in DT (see below for details)

Next week is a whole school science week and we will be taking part in a whole school investigation and a visit from the Planetarium. We also have our parent information session on Friday morning at 9:00

Please ensure that all PE kits are in school as we have PE on Monday. We were very low on Reading Records this week, please ensure that these are returned every Friday in the folders provided at the beginning of the year with any home learning etc.

Here are the details of home learning. This should have come home with your child today.

 Please do get in touch if you have anything you would like to discuss.

Ms Evans and the Year Three Team.

Happy New Year

 Hi Year Three Families,

Happy New Year!

This blog contains some useful information for the beginning of term.

PE:

PE will be on Mondays, so please ensure all PE Kit is in school. On Thursday afternoons Year 3 will be swimming with Mr Spracklen, please ensure that children have a weather appropriate coat to walk up to 16:10 in, it's likely to be wet and cold for a while yet.

We are starting with a whole school English focus which will be a wonderful way to start the new year.

We are continuing our focus of multiplication in Maths, it would be extremely helpful for children to be using TT Rockstars at home to aid in their fluency.

We have a Geography and DT focus this half term and we. will be learning about Rainforests and Castles! In Music we will be learning to play the recorder!

We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday

The Year Three Team

Last Day of Term!

 Hi Year Three Families,

Phew! Here we are at the end of term. I am so proud of how far the children have come this term and I know you are too. They are continually a joy to be with and they all work so hard.

We have been so impressed with their attitude and performance skills during The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and The Horse and especially their beautiful singing.

This week we have been busy with a fantastic Art project making Lino Prints we, hope you enjoy the cards and have found somewhere special for their ‘Plinth People’ to live.

I will be in touch again with plans for the Spring Term in the New Year.

Thank you for all your support and kindness this term and for all our wonderful gifts.

I would like to pay a special thank you to the Year 3 team, Mrs Scott, Mrs Thomas and Miss Gosling they have worked incredibly hard all term and myself and Year 3 would be lost without them.

All that is left to say is Merry Christmas, May your days be Merry and Bright.

See you 2025.

Ms Evans

Final Week of Term!

 Hi Year 3 Families,

Here we are final week of term! It will be a busy POW week full of wonderful activities!

We have our dress rehearsal tomorrow, please ensure all costumes are in school tomorrow morning at drop off!

Performance details and other important information is at the end of this blog.

In Maths we have been focussing on our 3, 4, and 8 times tables, please ensure that children continue to practise these at home.  Children also completed a new Accelerated Reader assessment and will know their new numbers. 

I am looking forward to spending this final week of term together and hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break when it comes on Friday!

Ms Evans, Miss Gosling, Mrs Scott and Mrs Thomas!

The performance details are below:

Christmas Show Performances

● Tuesday, 17th December 2024: Years 1 & 2 at 9:30 am and Years 3 & 4 at 10:30 am

● Thursday, 19th December 2024: Years 1 & 2 at 9:30 am and Years 3 & 4 at 10:30 am

For families with young children, the Tuesday, 17th December performance is designated as the only event where babies, toddlers, and children below school age are welcome. We kindly ask that families respect this arrangement.

Here are some other important festive dates!

Whole School Carol Service

We will gather for a Whole School Carol Service on Wednesday, 18th December 2024, from 5-6 pm at St. Mary’s Church, Edward Rd, Dorchester, DT1 2HJ. Pre-School and Reception children will act out The Nativity Story, and Year Four children will serve as narrators. The Prince of Wales School Choir will also perform. We warmly welcome all families to attend this special evening.

Cheriton Care Home Festive Visit

On the morning of Friday, 20th December 2024, the entire school, including The Prince of Wales Pre-School, will walk to Maiden Castle Road to sing festive songs for the residents at Cheriton Care Home. We’ll leave mid-morning and return by lunchtime. This visit is covered under our ‘local trips and visits permission slip.’

Christmas Packed Lunch

On the last day of term, Friday, 20th December 2024, we encourage all children to

bring a special Christmas packed lunch, wrapped festively as a Christmas parcel, to enjoy in their classrooms. You may want to include holiday surprises, like a festive chocolate treat or Christmas tree-shaped sandwiches, but please remember that we are a nut-free school.

A busy week in Year 3

 Hi Year Three Families,

We had a lovely week, it has been lovely to start our production rehearsals the children are doing a brilliant job learning their lines. 

Please see information below about costumes, please do not feel pressured to buy something new, homemade is great! And do let us know if you need any assistance. Please can we have all costumes in a named bag no later than Friday

The performance details are below:

Christmas Show Performances

● Tuesday, 17th December 2024: Years 1 & 2 at 9:30 am and Years 3 & 4 at 10:30 am

● Thursday, 19th December 2024: Years 1 & 2 at 9:30 am and Years 3 & 4 at 10:30 am

For families with young children, the Tuesday, 17th December performance is designated as the only event where babies, toddlers, and children below school age are welcome. We kindly ask that families respect this arrangement.

Here are some other important festive dates!

Whole School Carol Service

We will gather for a Whole School Carol Service on Wednesday, 18th December 2024, from 5-6 pm at St. Mary’s Church, Edward Rd, Dorchester, DT1 2HJ. Pre-School and Reception children will act out The Nativity Story, and Year Four children will serve as narrators. The Prince of Wales School Choir will also perform. We warmly welcome all families to attend this special evening.

Cheriton Care Home Festive Visit

On the morning of Friday, 20th December 2024, the entire school, including The Prince of Wales Pre-School, will walk to Maiden Castle Road to sing festive songs for the residents at Cheriton Care Home. We’ll leave mid-morning and return by lunchtime. This visit is covered under our ‘local trips and visits permission slip.’

Christmas Packed Lunch

On the last day of term, Friday, 20th December 2024, we encourage all children to

bring a special Christmas packed lunch, wrapped festively as a Christmas parcel, to enjoy in their classrooms. You may want to include holiday surprises, like a festive chocolate treat or Christmas tree-shaped sandwiches, but please remember that we are a nut-free school.

Year Three were absolutely amazing on Thursday during the carol service, their singing blew me away and I felt so proud of them!

We have finished our Plinth People and we can't wait to share them with you!

We have a busy fun filled few weeks ahead, please do get in touch if you need anything!

Ms Evans, Miss Gosling, Mrs Scott and Mrs Thomas