What's happening in Year 3 Next Week

 

Hello everyone,

Year 3 have enjoyed a fabulous first week of Inclusive Sports Fortnight. A highlight for me was observing their resilience and perseverance during our skateboarding sessions with the wonderful Harry. Sporting activities are a fantastic way to show children that perseverance and repeated practice really do pay off. It was lovely to watch this happen in real time and to witness the children's pride as they mastered new skills.

Next week, our timetable of activities will continue. Please could I ask that the children come to school wearing their PE kits on Monday and Tuesday. A list of upcoming dates can be found at the end of this blog.

Next week, the children will begin working in groups for the Tenner Challenge. They will be bringing home their group information and the letter below today.

As ever, please email or speak to a member of the Year 3 team if you have any questions.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Over the next two weeks, your child will be taking part in our Year 3 Tenner Challenge. Working in small groups, the children will receive an initial investment of £10 to develop a product, activity or game and aim to make as much profit as possible.

To launch the challenge, Year 3 will be providing sweet treats for the audience attending Dance Day on Friday 10th July. The children will also use this opportunity to advertise their exciting stalls, which will take place the following week.

As learning to prepare food is such an important life skill, every child will have the opportunity to make a simple sweet treat in school next week to sell. If you are able to make any additional treats with your child at home for the class to sell on 10th July, we would be very grateful. Where possible, we kindly ask that donated treats are made using ingredients you already have at home, rather than purchasing additional supplies.

Please avoid products containing nuts and provide a list of ingredients and allergens with any homemade items. We would also appreciate treats being brought into school in an airtight container.

The main Tenner Challenge will take place after school on Wednesday 15th July and Thursday 16th July. During the school day, the children will work together to design posters, prepare their stalls and make some of the items they plan to sell. If you are happy and able to support your child at home, creating additional products for sale can also form part of their homework over the next two weeks.

The children will run their stalls after school on both days, supported by parents and members of the Year 3 team.

Each group will have a budget of £10 to spend on any additional resources, materials or prizes they may need for their stall.

If you have any questions, please speak to a member of the Year 3 team.

All profits raised will go towards an activity chosen by the children and will help enrich their learning experiences in Year 4.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Please note: Due to rising costs, we have increased the initial investment from £5 to £10. Although the project has traditionally been known as the Fiver Challenge, we have renamed it the Tenner Challenge to better reflect current prices.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday 3rd July - Summer fest

Tuesday 7th July - Sports Day from 9.30am

Tuesday 7th July - Hooke Court presentation (directly after sports day)

Tuesday 7th July - Bump up afternoon

Friday 10th July - Dance Day (PM) Year 3 children to sell cakes

Wednesday 15th July - Tenner Challenge (directly after school)

Thursday 16th July - Tenner Challenge (directly after school)

Tuesday 21st July - Last Day of Term

   

PE Kits tomorrow please

 

Hello everyone,

Please could all children come to school in their PE kits tomorrow (Thursday 2nd July). We will send home any PE kits that are currently in school today.

As part of our Inclusive Sports Fortnight, the children will be taking part in a sports-themed day on Thursday, so they should remain in their PE kits throughout the day. They will also begin painting the Roundhouse, so please could your child bring a set of old clothes to change into for this activity—something you don't mind getting paint on.

With the warm weather continuing, please also ensure your child comes to school wearing sunscreen and brings a named sun hat and named water bottle.

Kind regards,

The Year 3 Team

The Etches Collection

 Hello Y3 families

Year 3 had a fantastic day exploring the incredible Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life in Kimmeridge as part of their history and science learning.

The children were fascinated from the moment they arrived, discovering an amazing collection of fossils that have been found right here on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. They learnt about the remarkable work of Steve Etches, whose lifelong passion for fossil hunting has led to one of the world's finest collections of Jurassic marine fossils. The children were amazed to hear how many important discoveries have been made just a short distance from our school.

Throughout the day, the children became young palaeontologists as they investigated a variety of fossils and rocks, learning how they were formed millions of years ago. They explored how fossils provide evidence of prehistoric life and discovered what Dorset looked like during the Jurassic period, when dinosaurs roamed the land and incredible marine reptiles swam through warm tropical seas.

One of the highlights of the visit was learning about the famous fossil hunter Mary Anning. The children were inspired by her determination and curiosity, discovering how her discoveries transformed our understanding of prehistoric life and continue to influence scientists today.

The visit also helped the children develop a deeper understanding of why the Jurassic Coast is recognised as a World Heritage Site. They learnt how millions of years of geological history are revealed within the cliffs and coastline, making Dorset one of the most important places in the world for studying Earth's past.

Throughout the day, our pupils demonstrated excellent curiosity, asked thoughtful questions and represented The Prince of Wales School brilliantly. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow as they handled real fossils, explored the museum's fascinating exhibits and connected their classroom learning with the rich history of our local area.

A huge thank you to the staff and volunteers at The Etches Collection for providing such an engaging and inspiring experience. The children returned to school full of excitement, eager to share their new knowledge and continue their learning about fossils, rocks and the incredible story of Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

Well done, Year 3, for being such enthusiastic learners and fantastic ambassadors for our school!

Friday update

 

Hello everyone, 

Tomorrow (Friday 12th June), we have several exciting events taking place.

It is our Teddy Bear Takeover Day, and children are invited to bring a teddy bear and a £1 donation to help raise money for Julia's House.

Please note that children should still come to school in their full school uniform, as school photographs will now be taking place on Friday.

We would also like children to bring their Forest School kits so that they can get changed for a catch-up Forest School session that was missed last term. This is for tomorrow only.

Spellings and home learning will also be sent home tomorrow.

As part of our science learning, children are invited to collect three small rocks (ideally different types) and bring them into school. We will add them to our collection and sort them according to their characteristics.

Children are also invited to get creative with pebbles. They can create a piece of pebble art, take a photograph of it, and email it to me at c.browne@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk  Alternatively, if their creation is small enough, they are welcome to bring it into school to share with the class.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to a busy and exciting day!

 

River Lab trip

 Hello Year Three families

Our pupils enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to River Lab in Wareham, where they had the opportunity to become real-life scientists for the day!

Throughout the visit, the children explored the fascinating world of rivers, habitats and wildlife through a range of hands-on activities. They worked collaboratively to investigate the local environment, collect samples and observe a variety of creatures that live in and around freshwater habitats.

One of the highlights of the day was taking part in practical fieldwork. The children used specialist equipment to explore the river environment, identify different species and learn more about how living things depend on healthy ecosystems. They showed great curiosity, enthusiasm and teamwork as they carried out their investigations.

The visit also provided a wonderful opportunity to develop scientific enquiry skills, including observing, questioning, classifying and recording findings. Pupils were encouraged to think like scientists, making predictions and discussing their discoveries with confidence.

It was fantastic to see the children so engaged in their learning and making meaningful connections between their classroom studies and the natural world around them. Their behaviour throughout the day was exemplary and they represented The Prince of Wales School brilliantly.

A huge thank you to the staff at River Lab (including Bournemouth University and the FBA) for providing such an inspiring learning experience and to our volunteers who helped make the trip possible - a special mention must go to Dan Franklin who bought this trip to fruition.

We are incredibly proud of all the children and look forward to building on their learning back in the classroom.

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Year 3 Team