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Year 3 - What An Amazing Year!
What an incredible year it's been for Year 3! We've explored so many exciting new topics, from forces and plants in science to building castles in DT. In computing, we learned to send emails, and in French, we mastered greetings. One of our favorite lessons was hot-seating as characters from "The Magic Faraway Tree". We even staged two fantastic productions: "The Christmas Story" and, at Easter, "Roll Back The Stone." It's safe to say we've learned a tremendous amount and had a truly brilliant year!
Staying Safe Around Water
Whether it’s sunny days at the beach or fun in the paddling pool, children are naturally drawn to water. But with excitement comes risk. This guide brings together 10 clear, practical tips to help parents and educators protect children around water – whether that’s at home, on school trips or on holiday. Backed by the Royal Life Saving Society UK, the advice includes knowing what beach flags mean, avoiding inflatables in open water, and learning to ‘float and call’ in an emergency. With a focus on prevention and supervision, this guide is a must-read for summer safety and beyond.
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Year 3 Learning How To Draw A Dog
Year 3 unleashed their inner artists today, following step-by-step instructions to draw fantastic Dalmatian dogs!
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Year 3 Class Worship
During today's class worship, Year 3 learned about Australian scientists who discovered that humans inhabited mountain caves over 20,000 years ago. The children then discussed the characteristics of a good place to live. Worship concluded with the hymn "Praise" and the school prayer.
Beached Themed Reading Cafe
Wow, what an incredible day we had at our beach-themed reading café! A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a fantastic success. It was truly wonderful to see so much fun, laughter, and, most importantly, a clear passion for books filling the room!
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Year 3 - Times Table Rockstars
Year 3 has been diligently using Times Table Rockstars to boost their times table fluency and recall (or hone their multiplication skills, or master their times tables).
Year 3 DT - Making A Structure
This week in DT, Year 3 began constructing their own castles! They collected a variety of materials like boxes, egg boxes, and cardboard tubes to build essential castle features such as turrets, towers, and battlements.
Year 3 PSHE - Growing And Changing -Secret Or Surprise?
In PSHE, our Year 3 students have been exploring the concepts of secrets and surprises, learning to tell the difference between the two. We've discussed how both surprises and secrets can make us feel. Crucially, they've learned to identify the difference between a safe secret and an unsafe secret, and, most importantly, who they can talk to if a secret ever makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
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Year2/3 Transition Day
Today, our Year 2 students had a fantastic first morning transitioning to their new Year 3 class! They openly shared their ambitions and fears for the year ahead. To visualize their hopes, they designed aeroplanes representing their future ambitions. They also decorated crosses for the R.E. display board, adding their creative touch to the classroom.
Year 3 PSHE - Growing And Changing -Secret Or Surprise?
In PSHE, our Year 3 students have been exploring the concepts of secrets and surprises, learning to tell the difference between the two. We've discussed how both surprises and secrets can make us feel. Crucially, they've learned to identify the difference between a safe secret and an unsafe secret, and, most importantly, who they can talk to if a secret ever makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Online Safety - Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 has finally arrived, blending fresh hardware with fan-favourite franchises. From Mario to Pikachu, the familiar mascots are back – but so too are evolving online features, in-game purchases, and potential exposure to mature content. As ever, it’s essential that parents and educators understand the risks to young players. Among these are GameChat voice communication, camera-based gaming, and potential access to mature-rated titles. This guide outlines what to watch out for and how to keep children safe, engaged and having fun.
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Online Safety - Youtube Kids
YouTube Kids promises a safe, child-centric experience with colourful visuals, age-filtered content, and robust parental controls. Designed to appeal to younger viewers, the app has grown rapidly, being used by tens of millions of children worldwide. But is it as safe as it seems? Despite YouTube Kids’ safeguards, reports have highlighted worrying issues, such as inappropriate content slipping through filters, subtle advertising, and the use of manipulative design to keep children engaged. Our guide explores how to navigate these pitfalls, offering practical advice for making sure children get the most from the platform – without the risks.
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