Reminder - Musical Soirèe

A quick reminder that the Prince of Wales Musical Soirèe is going to be taking place on Tuesday 12th June at 6pm in the Dorchester Middle School hall. Doors open at 5.45pm for a Drinks Reception that will include canapés created by each class as part of our Food for Life work. The purpose of the celebration is for all children to gain experience in performing in front of an audience and see the progress our children are making musically as they progress through the school and beyond. If you would like to join us for the celebration please speak to a member of the Office Team. Mr. Spracklen

Spare Bunting?

As the Diamond Jubilee celebrations officially come to an end, we would love to accept your spare bunting that you may now be taking down. We hope to use the bunting as part of our Musical Soiree at Dorchester Middle School on Tuesday 12th June, 2012. Any spare bunting can be given to Mr. Spracklen or Mrs. Webb a.s.a.p.

Jubilee Food

Thank you very much to those of you who have already signed up for your contibution of food for our Jubilee celebration on Friday. There are still a couple of "food items" to sign up for. Just to remind you that the list is pinned up outside the Year 3 Classroom door.
Thank you
DM

Home Learning - Friday 25th May

For their home learning this week I have asked the children to write about an animal of their choice. I am anticipating that this work may be put on a display, so have asked the children to not write on both sides of one piece of paper.

When writing about their animal the children should consider the following points:

Where does it live? What does it eat? How does it find food? Does it live in groups/families? Identify its body parts, how are they adapted to its survival? What are its enemies? Does it do different things at different times of the year?

POWSA biggest Raffle ever!

POWSA biggest Raffle ever - prizes are as follows (and more to follow!!!)  Make sure you buy some raffle tickets, ready for the Summer Fair this Saturday 11am - 2pm: A set of Golf Clubs, Sunday lunch for 2 adults and up to 3 children at Moonfleet Manor Hotel, Poundbury Cycles - complimentary bike service, Bonjour! Cafe - £10 voucher, Dorset Wine - £5 Voucher, Cafe on the Green - Cream Tea voucher, Olives et al - voucher, 2 x Miniature Clocks, A Treasure Trail, Brand New Shoulder Bag from Peacocks, 4x complimentary tickets Weymouth Sealife Park, 1x complimentary family ticket Abbotsbury Swannery, 2x complimentary family ticket Lulworth Castle and Park, 1x complimentary family ticket Pecorama, Jordan & Jordan collapsible camping colander, On the Table £10 gift voucher

Dodgesons - Pair of tough Gardening gloves, Wise Owl Toys - Colour your own Puzzles, Pure - Back, Neck & Shoulder massage, Tesco - Liquor Chocolates, Step toes - bag, Seven Springs Studio – Family Portrait Voucher and makeover Photography Voucher.

Home Learning - Friday 18-25 May

Animal Classification

As a piece of "Home Learning" this week I am asking the children in Year 3 to find examples of different "types" of animals: - mammals, birds, fish, amphibians,reptiles, insects, arachnids and crustaceans. I have asked them to try to think of/ or find 10 animals for each animal group.
(for example;- mammals = human, horse, fox, rabbit, killer whale etc)

Thank you,
Duncan MacBean

Athletics (not Swimming) on Thursday 24th May

Thursday 24th May- Year 3 Athletics festival at D.M.S.

Dear Parents,

On the morning of Thursday 24th May the children in Year 3 will be taking part in an Athletics festival at D.M.S. We will be walking the children to the festival after register at 9.05 and returning to the school in time for lunch as usual. The children will change into their P.E. kits at school in the morning so should come to school in their uniforms as usual. Please make sure your child brings a waterproof coat and a drink in a re-sealable bottle. Sun cream would of course be a good idea too.

Therefore, - There is no Swimming on Thursday 24th May. All children should be brought to school on that morning.

Thank you,
Duncan MacBean – Class Teacher