Hi Year 3 Families,
We have had the most fantastic morning meeting Steel, the children enjoyed a brilliant assembly, Zac spoke to us about what it takes to be a Gladiator and how we can keep ourselves healthy and achieve our dreams.
Steel popped into class too, to sign our foam hands and answer some questions. Year 3 have been brilliant all morning, fantastic listening and thoughtful questions! Mrs Scott even busted out her chicken impression!
Hi Year 3 Families,
What a whizzy week it has been, we had a fantastic time doing the bikeathon today, (see pictures)
We have started a new learning focus in Maths learning about right angles, measurement and the properties of shapes... Our in English focus on Flotsam, is continuing we are getting closer to writing our own stories, which the children are really looking forward to.
In Art we have been finishing our landscape collages, by adding ink to create shade and tone. Next week we will be starting a new textiles focus.
In science we have been testing the different properties of rocks for durability, hardness and permeability.
Next week is the beginning of Inclusive Sports Fortnight, there will be a lot of sports opportunities over the next two weeks, please ensure your child has their sports kits in school so they can fully participate.
On Thursday children received their Fiver Challenge letters, please make sure you have received these, we are looking forward to seeing what the children come up with, the first sale is on the 10th July.
Hello Year 3 families
Just a quick reminder to those of you going with Mrs March to the sports event tomorrow that you will need:
*A packed lunch
*Sun hat
*Sun screen applied
*Come to school wearing your PE kit
We will be leaving at 8.30am
See you in the morning.
Year Three truly rose to the challenge as we brought together everything we’ve been learning in our Purple Mash Graphing unit. The children tackled ‘Using ‘2Graph’ in an Investigation – and what an impressive mission it was!
Mr Spracklen was blown away by the focus, teamwork and enthusiasm in Year Three. They were a class on a mission — a mission to investigate, gather data, and present their findings using clear, colourful digital graphs!
The pupils began by choosing their own investigation question — from favourite food to favourite dinosaurs! They thought carefully about how to collect their data, using tally charts, surveys and observations, before diving into 2Graph to bring their results to life.
Using their growing confidence with Purple Mash tools, the children expertly transformed raw data into a range of graph types. Some chose bar charts, others pictograms — and what really impressed me was how many were able to explain why they had chosen a particular graph type for their data.
Not only did they apply their computing skills, but they also used mathematical reasoning and showed a clear understanding of how graphs help us to analyse and interpret information.
To round off the session, pupils exported their work and began completing their investigation worksheets, reflecting on what they had discovered and how they had used digital tools to solve real-world questions.
Well done Year Three — your computing skills are growing every week, and today you truly showed what it means to be #InspiredToLearn!
Hi all,
It's looking like another very hot day tomorrow. To support children with their learning, they have the option to wear clothes from home or their PE kits tomorrow. We have sent these home with the children today.
If children wear clothes from home, please can they have their shoulders covered (no vest tops) clothes can be lightweight and baggy shorts are encouraged.
Children MUST have a HAT and a DRINK tomorrow. It would be helpful for children to come to school WEARING suncream and if you would like them to top this up in the day please provide some which is CLEARLY named that they can apply THEMSELVES. We will allow time before lunch for them to apply this.
We will do everything we can to keep them cool and will encourage them to drink regularly and remind them about sun cream etc.
Hi Yr 3 families,
We have been very busy since the beginning of term.
In History this half term we will be studying the Tolpuddle Martyrs, over the past few weeks we have been exploring what led up to the Tolpuddle martyrs forming a union and making their 'illegal oath' this week will be learning about their sentence and what happened next.
In Art we are exploring landscape collage, and studying the work of Saoirse Morgan, we are creating our own collages using a range of techniques including paint, ink and crayon. Hardy's' Monument is our inspiration!
In maths we have continued our focus on time, children have found this very tricky, I would urge that you continue to support children in their knowledge of telling the time over the coming weeks and months as it is a great skill to master!
In English we are continuing our focus on Flotsam, this week we have been looking at fronted adverbials and expanded noun phrases.
On Friday children learnt how to complete a relay race in PE. They were absolutely incredible, they worked so well together whilst they learnt how to safely pass the baton it was a joy to witness! We are looking forward to showing you during sports day! Please ensure everyone has a PE kit in school.
Forest school continues on Wednesdays.
Thank you for all the continued support with Reading Records, we peaked at 28, but it has fallen slightly, please can we try and ensure all children bring them in on Friday we are aiming for a whole class set!
Please do get in touch if you need anything.
Ms Evans, Mrs Scott and Mrs Thomas
This week in Computing, Year Three began an exciting new unit from Purple Mash called Graphing (Unit 3.8).
In our first lesson, we explored how data can be collected, organised, and represented visually using a digital tool called 2Graph.
To bring this to life, we carried out a simple data collection activity together. The children voted for their favourite colour, and we recorded the results as a tally chart. Once our data was collected, it was time to head into Purple Mash’s 2Graph tool. Using this fantastic program, the children learned how to input data and watched as it was instantly transformed into colourful, easy-to-read graphs.
They experimented with different graph types, including bar charts and pictograms, and were able to explain what their graphs showed. It was a great opportunity to practise not just computing skills, but also maths vocabulary and interpreting data.
We finished the lesson by reflecting on what we had learnt and discussing how digital graphs can help people make decisions.
We’re looking forward to developing these skills further in the coming weeks as we delve deeper into data handling and digital literacy. Well done Year 3!
This half-term, we have been diving into the world of data and decision-making as part of Unit 3.6 – Branching Databases from the Purple Mash Computing Scheme of Work.
The unit focused on introducing the children to branching databases—simple tools that help us sort and classify information through a series of yes/no questions. These types of databases are used in real-life scenarios, from choosing a pet to identifying different types of plants or animals, and even helping solve mysteries!
What have we been learning?
Our aim was for the children to create a branching database of their own choice, and they’ve embraced the challenge with great enthusiasm and creativity. Guided by a clear set of success criteria, the children have:
Chosen suitable and engaging topics Рranging from Pok̩mon characters to rainforest animals, favourite foods to types of transport.
Selected and saved appropriate images to make their databases visually clear and appealing.
Constructed their own branching databases using yes/no questions to sort their chosen items.
Tested and debugged both their own databases and those created by their peers, developing their resilience and problem-solving skills.
Skills for the Future
As well as enhancing their computational thinking, pupils have been developing their digital literacy, collaborative learning, and critical questioning skills. They have also practised how to make logical decisions, spot errors, and refine their work—skills that are transferable across the curriculum.
Hi Year 3 Families,
It's been a lovely sunny week in Year 3, we have been busy bees!
In science we have been learning about pollination and the importance of bees.
In Maths we have been learning about money, I have sent home a knowledge organiser about money and some additional homework which is would be beneficial for children to practise to help cement their knowledge of currency. We are becoming a cashless society so children don't often has exposure to coins anymore, please do give them opportunities at home, if you have any cash around!
Next week on Thursday we will be attending Shire Hall and will be finding out about The Tol Puddle Martyrs which will compliment our learning in History after half term. If you would like to come with us please do let me know!
I know we have been short of photos recently so I have uploaded lots from the past few weeks.
Don't forget Coast homework is due next week. Thank you for all the reading records, we only have 4 to go until we have a full set!!
Please do let me know if you need anything.
Ms Evans
