Year 3: Class assembly this Friday

 Just a reminder that it's our class assembly this Friday. The children will have their lines on them so no need to learn them at home. Assemblies now start at 2.30pm. After the assembly Ms Browne and myself will be showing the information about Hooke Court. 

In DT we are making pneumatic toys using egg cartons. We only have enough for half a class at the moment. If anyone has any please could we have them this week. 

In English this week the children are using the picture below to plan and write their own stories.

In Power Maths we are coming to the end of our mass unit and will start capacity by the end of the week. 

We had a great session with Mr Treble this morning where we practised sprinting, throwing, the sack race and relay. 

Year 3: Information about our learning and Parent info session

 Welcome back to the Summer term! 

This week we have started to use a new text in English. The interesting thing about our new story is that the book only has pictures! The children have been using the pictures to write their own stories. 

In Maths we are carrying on learning about fractions and have been looking at equivalent fractions. 

In Science this week we have completed a Science experiment looking at how we record an investigation into adding different vinegars to bicarbonate soda. The children were able to record in a bar chart their results. 

We have also had the life education visit where the children had to think about how they keep healthy. 

In DT we've started to look at pneumatic toys. The children have designed their own monster which they are going to start to make this week. We could love to collect any small cereal boxes and more importantly, egg boxes please. We will be using these on Tuesday. 

**Friday's parent information session**

This Friday's parent information session will now be a recording. This will be sent to you this week. If you have any questions about anything mentioned please feel free to email me or see me at the door in the mornings. 

Upcoming Dates:

Friday 3rd May - Our class assembly at 2.30pm followed by a parent information session about Hooke Court. Then the schools Knob throwing event

Monday 6th May - Bank holiday  

Tuesday 14th May - Roundhouse building project (outdoor clothes required) 

Friday 24th May - End of term

PSHE - Poorly Giraffe

Today's PSHE lesson in Year Three began with an intriguing scenario: a poorly giraffe. -

This sparked a lively discussion among the students about illness. They pondered questions like: What illness might the giraffe have? How did it get sick? And most importantly, how might it feel or behave?

From there, Mr. Spracklen guided the class through a series of reflections on personal experiences with illness. The children shared what helped them feel better when they were unwell. They learned about the role of medicines in treating illness and discussed how some people need medication daily to maintain their health.

But the lesson didn't stop at treatment—it emphasised prevention. Pupils explored the importance of rest, sleep, hydration and nutrition in staying healthy. They discussed everyday habits like washing hands before meals, using tissues when sneezing and covering mouths when coughing.

To reinforce these lessons, the class examined government and public health campaigns on hygiene. By analysing successful advertisements, the children learned valuable lessons in communication and persuasion.