Y3- Last week news...

Wow can you believe it is the last week of the Year 3! This week we will finish off learning about rocks, fossils and dinosaurs.

On Wednesday afternoon Year 3 will have their sports afternoon, although we can't any parents with us in the afternoon we will make sure we take photos to share with you.

On Friday afternoon the children want to celebrate the end of the year back at where Year 3 first began... with Harry Potter! We would like to watch Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1st film), this film is a PG so if there is anyone that is concerned about us showing the film please do contact me (b.thorpe@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk, I will be in school on Friday this week) . Most of the children said they have seen the film but we will celebrate (socially distant) with some delicious snacks. 

Let the last week commence!!!!

Y3- Great 1st Sports week and Dino and fossil art!

This week Resilient and Discovery Kingdom have enjoyed playing Boccia in their areas. And of course today they all completed the ‘chacha slide’ as part of dance day. Well done everyone one, fantastic dancing!!

As well as sports week we have carried on our learning about fossils. Writing about how they are formed, making imprint fossils out of clay and also making 3D pictures of two of the dinosaurs that Mary Anning found the fossils of! If you would like to have a go at these at some please follow this link to Darrell Wakelam.  https://www.darrellwakelam.com/downloads Darrell has worked with the current Year 4 class on the Celtic skeleton on show in the cloak room at school. He has some amazing pieces to follow and make!

Have a lovely weekend everyone

The Year 3 team

Y3- Let inclusive sports week commence!

Tomorrow starts the beginning of our Inclusive sports weeks (3). We will be doing a range of different sports over the next 3 weeks. This week on Monday we will be watching an assembly with Paralympian Helena Lucas.

On Tuesday we will be playing Boccia which is similar to bowls but uses a ramp to position the balls and there are two teams the blue and red. Then on Friday we are having a socially distant dance day! Unfortunately we can't have everyone in this year to watch but we will be posting videos of our dance. If you are at home and would like to partake via video link you of course can. Year 3 this year are learning the cha-cha slide. A simple but fun song that directs your moves in the song. I will be in touch at the beginning of the week to talk through this for the people at home.

Roll on our Sports themed weeks!

Mrs Thorpe and the Year 3 team

Y3- Just a quick note...

If your child is returning to school on Monday then please could we have all of their Power Maths books (including 3C) and RWI books. 

I have spoken to the majority of you now and told you about where to drop off and your timings (please don't go in to the rooms but just wait outside) . Please do try and stick to these as everyone has a staggered time to prevent too many people in one area. 

If you have any other questions about next week please feel free to email at b.thorpe@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk 

We're really looking forward to seeing you. But if you are still at home don't worry we we still be in contact and the virtual school will still be happening. 

Mrs Thorpe, Mrs Hall (3A staff room ) Mrs Hibberd and Mrs Burgess (3B hall)

Y3- Hello!

Hello everyone! 

I hope you are able to enjoy some of this beautiful weather that we are having? It is great to speak to so many of you during the weekly wellness calls. Miss Johnson is also doing these calls now. 

Some parents have mentioned that the learning at home is becoming more of a struggle and that it is slowing down. This is just a message to remind everyone that this is completely ok. Please don't feel pressured to keep up with the virtual school. It is there if you need it. A walk, cycle, pond dip, board game or a craft is a great activity to do with your child. 

Y3- Comments for reports please

Hello everyone.

I hope you are able to enjoy some of this beautiful sunshine. I will be carrying on with the weekly phone calls today so if you need anything please do let me know. For those of you that I haven't managed to talk to please could I have three sentences from your child about things they have enjoyed in Year 3 please. We have covered rainforests, Shackelton, North Pole research facility, Goldilocks and the three bears at Christmas, Stone Age, Celts, Romans, Forest School and clay pots. We have also been to Cranborne, the Roman town house and Maiden Castle.

If you could send these to b.thorpe@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk 

Speak to you all soon

Mrs Thorpe

Y3- Information to share please

Hello everyone I hope you are all keeping well. It is lovely to speak to you all on the weekly calls. Please do contact us if you need anything between the calls. 

There is a definite change in weather today! It's a great day to test out making crafts such as wind socks. If you google make your own windsock some simple and effective ideas pop up! 

I've had a couple of people ask me about ideas for writing. On the virtual school there are links to ideas with what you could do every day. There is some writing involved in the daily RWI sessions but if you wanted more then how about a diary of their day? Letter to a friend or family member? But please don't feel like you have to have a normal school day that includes all the lessons as it is all different at the moment. 

We are starting to look at the end of year reports. Please could I ask you to ask your child a few things they have enjoyed doing in Year 3. As a reminder of some of the things we have covered; the Rainforest and the great Kapok tree(adopted a Orangutan), North pole research unit where we learnt about Shackleton, clay workshop, basketball, Forest School, Stone Age, Celts (Boudicca), Romans, Maiden Castle trip, Roman town house and Cranbourne. We only need a few sentences, please could you send these to b.thorpe@princeofwales.dorset.sch.uk  

 If you wouldn't mind sharing this message on any group chats that the class has that would be much appreciated.

Thank you in advance! Look forward to speaking to you all again soon

Mrs Thorpe