Year 3 Sports For Champions - Alisha Evanson
Today, we welcomed Alisha Evanson, a talented sports person who competes in tumbling for both England and Great Britain. She captivated the students with the story of her tumbling career and showed them her achievements through her medals. The visit culminated with Year 3 engaging in a short circuit training session led by Alisha.
Year 3 Computing -Using The Music Editor to Make Sounds And Music
During their Year 3 Micro:bits lesson, students experimented with the music editor to generate various sounds and musical pieces.
Year 3 Celebrating The Festival Of Holi
Year 3 have been learning about the Hindu festival of Holi, a vibrant celebration marking the start of spring. To connect with the tradition of throwing coloured powder and water, we engaged in splatter painting.
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Year 3 History - Investigating Children's Diseases And The Treatments in Tudor And Victorian Periods.
Year 3, during history lessons, have researched the diseases that affected children and the medical treatments available in the Tudor and Victorian eras.
Online Safety - Instagram
Instagram remains a go-to app for teens, with its endless stream of photos, videos, and ‘Stories’ keeping young users constantly connected. From influencer content to live broadcasts, the platform is packed with evolving features that can feel fun and engaging – but can also raise some serious concerns around screen time, online pressures and exposure to inappropriate content. We’ve created this free guide – also available in podcast format – offering parents and educators up-to-date knowledge on the risks and safety tips for this latest version of Instagram.
Year 3 Science - Investigating The Strengths Of Magnets
Year 3 scientists investigated which magnet was the strongest! They compared horseshoe, button, and block magnets by seeing how many paperclips each could pick up.
Year 3 History - Comparing Leisure Activities From Tudor, Victorian and Modern Times.
Working in pairs, Year 3 compared leisure activities across Tudor, Victorian, and modern eras, discovering that some historical games and activities remain popular today.
Year 3 Maths - Comparing Mass
In their Year 3 mathematics lessons, students have been exploring the concept of mass comparison. They utilized hands-on materials to determine if objects were heavier or lighter.
Year 3 English - Writing A Description Of Villain
Working in pairs, Year 3 compared leisure activities across Tudor, Victorian, and modern eras, discovering that some historical games and activities remain popular today.
The Benefits of Reading Every Day!
Reading with your child every day has a huge impact on their learning and development. It helps to build their vocabulary, improve their imagination, and develop a lifelong love of books. Just 10-15 minutes of reading each day can strengthen their confidence, comprehension skills, and ability to express themselves. Encouraging daily reading—whether it’s a bedtime story, sharing a book together, or letting them read aloud—helps to support their progress in school and beyond. Thank you for making reading a special part of their day!
Online Safety - Streamers
Livestreaming is now a major part of children’s entertainment, evolving from gamers sharing screens into a booming industry with diverse personalities. While watching streamers can be entertaining, it comes with no small number of risks for children, such as misinformation, negative influences, and inappropriate content. With over 2.5 million viewers on Twitch – the current most popular streaming platform – at any one time, this guide highlights the potential dangers associated with watching livestreams and the importance of staying informed. We’ve created this free guide – also available in podcast format – to provide parents and educators everything they need to know about streamers and how to keep children protected.
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