Y3- PSHE lesson tomorrow- important message about the lesson

                                          

Tomorrow afternoon we will be having our SCARF lesson on how our body changes during puberty.  We will be explaining what this is and the changes that happen to our bodies. We will be speaking about how babies are made from an egg and sperm. The children will learn about how girls store the eggs and then we will discuss the menstrual cycle. We are a environment where the children feel open to talk about their worries and concerns but we will also make it clear the children can write down any questions. 

It might be that your child comes home tomorrow with more questions or just to discuss what we have spoken about. We don't want the children to feel ashamed about anything that happens to their bodies and it's important that they know what is to come. 

If you have any questions about this please do email me.

Mrs Thorpe 

Year 3’s #InspiredToLearn Fiver Challenge!

Building on the success of previous cohorts, Year Three are currently taking part in "The Fiver Challenge" from Young Enterprise.

This free national enterprise programme provides children aged 5-11 with a highly interactive and fun way of developing core enterprise and financial education skills, including problem solving, confidence, creativity and teamwork.

We have split the Year Three class into different groups for our #InspiredToLearn Fiver Challenge and every child should have come home with a paper letter detailing which group they are in on Wednesday this week. For a full list of the groups, please click here.

The children will have time over the next couple of weeks in class to make posters to advertise to the school community what they are selling.

We encourage you to talk as a group (of parents/carers) so that you know who will be doing what. 

Products are made at home and selling will take place at the POWSA Summer Fayre on Saturday 8th July 2023 (11am-3pm).

Selling will be led by the children with parental support.

You will have £5 to use as a whole group (anything you buy needs to come out of this, although you may be able to get money off or donations from companies).

 £5 notes will be given to each group on Tuesday (27/06/23) afternoon.

We would like each group to record how much you are spending and the profit you make.

If you have any questions please come and see Mr Spracklen or a member of the Year 3 team.

All profits made will go towards an activity chosen by the children and go towards enriching learning in Year 4.

EXAMPLE STALLS FROM LAST YEAR INCLUDE -

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

     

Year 3: A busy week!

 This week has been full of excitement! 

On Tuesday we went to the Dorset County Museum to further our knowledge of rocks and fossils. 

We have been looking and testing the permeability and durability of lots of different rocks

We have had a visit from the Dogs Trust, teaching the children how to approach dogs safely. 

On Thursday we said goodbye to Miss Alston being our trainee teacher. Although she will be coming in voluntarily twice a week to be with us still! 

This afternoon we spoke about how to stay safe online and not sharing personal information. We spoke about how the children shouldn't be online by themselves but with their adults around them. 

We hope you have a lovely weekend. 

More information about the fiver challenge will come out in a blog soon. 

The Year 3 team 

Year 3 Creative writing workshop yesterday and rocks!

Yesterday we were lucky enough to be on a workshop called 'The Bank of Dreams and Nightmares'.  The workshop was lead by Nick and Ed and their team of wonderful experts who inspired the children to work collaboratively to think of a beginning of a story. They needed to include all of the things that makes a good story. The story that they all thought of and voted for is truly unique and takes some strange twists and turns but it was clear to see that the children were passionate about getting their points across and they all wanted to have their ideas in the story.  Whilst the children were brainstorming ideas, there was a publisher listening on zoom who drew the pictures that matched their stories. Amazing! After a short break the children then got a very special booklet and pencil and got to write their own ending to the story. These story books will be printed and sent to us for the children to write their endings in.  We can't wait to share these with you in a couple of weeks. 

In the afternoon, the children were Scientists and took a closer look at a sample of rocks. In groups they then had to sort them. The children chose a number of different groups from sparkly/ not sparkly to describing the rocks texture such as rough, smooth, spikey. 

On Tuesday we will be heading to the Dorset County Museum in town where we will have a workshop on rocks and fossils. Depending on the weather we may have lunch out but we will make that decision closer to the day. Please can everyone have a packed lunch alongside bringing their water bottles, suncream and hats. We will be walking down so if anyone if available to walk with us and spend the morning with us that would be fantastic please. 

🌞The Year 3 Team 🌞

Year 3: Fantastic trip!

 

Hi everyone, 

Year 3 had a wonderful time discovering all about fossils of marine reptiles at the Etches collection museum in Kimmeridge on Tuesday. We were able to hold and look at many fossils through a microscope including an ammonite fossil, a plesiosaur and t rex tooth. We discussed the Jurassic coast line and the children used their knowledge of rock formations such as Durdle Door and Old Harry rock. 

This week, the children have been using their new knowledge about Mary Anning and fossils in their very interesting and detailed writing. 

 Mrs Thorpe, Mr MacBean, Miss Alston, Miss Hall and Miss Scott.

Y3: Kimmeridge trip on Tuesday!

I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weather we're having during the half term. Just a quick message to say that I'm hoping you've seen the letter regarding the Kimmeridge trip on the first Tuesday back (6th). It has been loaded onto pay360 and permission will need to be granted for your child to attend.

 Children should wear their normal school clothes and bring a snack and packed lunch. We will not be going to the sea, this is a museum set back in the village. It's a fantastic way to start our topic learning about fossils.

If you would like to accompany us on the trip then we can take two helpers. Please just drop me an email on b.thorpe@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk and I can let you know if we still require the help. 

Enjoy the sun! 🌞

Mrs Thorpe