Image of Year 3 - French - Learning About Feelings
24 Sep

Year 3 - French - Learning About Feelings

This week, Year 3 have learnt how to talk about feelings in French. They played the game 'Hello Mary' using french phrases to say how they were feeling and answering with C'est and their name.

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17 Sep

Year 3 French - Greeting

Bonjour from Year 3. Today in French we have been learning different greetings for different times of the day. We greeted visitors into Year 3 with Bonjour and Au revoir when they left.

Image of Year 3  Science - Comparing Light Reflections
16 Sep

Year 3 Science - Comparing Light Reflections

In science today Year 3 have been comparing light reflecting on different surfaces. They used data loggers with objects including tin foil, mirrors, spoons, black paper and sunglasses to see which reflected the most light.

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11 Sep

Year 3 P.E. - Fundamentals

In P.E. Year 3 have been practicing moving at different speeds with control.

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10 Sep

DT - Tasting Vegetables

In DT this term Year 3 are making vegetable soup. Today they tasted lots of different vegetables including, peppers, onions, carrots, parsnips, cauliflowers and leeks. They then discussed how each one smelt, tasted, looked and felt.

Image of Year 3 - English - Paddington Bear and Marmalade Sandwiches
4 Sep

Year 3 - English - Paddington Bear and Marmalade Sandwiches

Year 3 started their new English topic all about Paddington Bear. They started by looking for clues to identify the story they would be reading ,then made delicious marmalade sandwiches.

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17 Jul

What Parents and Educators Need to Know about Worry and Anxiety

At times, growing up can be a stressful experience. It’s not unheard of for young people to fret about things that could potentially go wrong in their lives – and what implications this would have for their life. In some situations, this can go beyond feeling uneasy about the future and become full-blown anxiety, which affects their mental, emotional and even physical wellbeing. While worry and anxiety can originate from many different places, it's immensely important for parents and educators to understand the effect this can have on youngsters – and how best to support them if they’re going through a difficult time. This guide provides insight into the ramifications of worry and anxiety, and how you can help children manage – and hopefully overcome – these challenges.

Image of Year 3 French
15 Jul

Year 3 French

In French, Year 3 have been learning how to describe shapes using their French vocab knowledge of shape, colour and size. Today they made pictures in the style of the French artist, Henri Matisse, who also used coloured shapes. They brilliantly labeled their work in French.

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11 Jul

Year 3 English - Researching Dogs For Their Own Stories

During English Year 3 have been reading 101 Dalmatians. Today they have been using the Chromebooks to research different breeds of dog. They will use this information to create a new character for their story.

Image of Year 3 DT - Making A Pop Up Book
11 Jul

Year 3 DT - Making A Pop Up Book

Year 3 completed their pop up books this week. They learnt how to design the characters for their chosen nursery rhymes and how to make their pop ups work.

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8 Jul

Witton Park Athletics

Tonight our children in Years 3,4,5 and 6 took part in Witton Park Athletics. The children participated in relay races, throwing, jumping and sprinting. They all did a wonderful job, behaved impeccably and showed great sportsmanship, a huge well done to them all! They did Darwen St James proud!

Image of Year 3 Music - Pentatonic Haiku
4 Jul

Year 3 Music - Pentatonic Haiku

During music, Year 3 listened to a poem and had to write and play a melody to go with it.