Year 3 are excited to share with you some of the wonderful learning they have been doing this term. Click on the posts below to find out more...
For Black History Month, Year 3 have been exploring the work of Kehinde Wiley and his modern twists on classic portraiture. We have been thinking about what makes a "power pose" this week, and had a go at creating some ourselves!
Our Year 3 children had an unforgettable time on Stone Age Day. They tried their hand at flint knapping and made some very impressive spearheads. We created striking cave paintings, and learned fascinating facts from our Stone Age visitor. It was a wonderfully immersive experience that brought history to life!
Year 3 have travelled back in time to begin learning about the Stone Age. Their learning has been enhanced by some wonderful art lessons including a focus on Stone Henge at sunrise and a study of animals using charcoal. In other news, they have begun reading 'Major Glad, Major Dizzy'. Ask them what has been found under the floorboards.
The whole school became year 3's playground on Friday evening as we gathered for the evening. It was an exclusive event; only year 3 children or teaching team were allowed in! Lots of fun was had as we used the whole of the school grounds for orienteering, playing games and picnicking with the sandwiches we had made earlier in the day. It was a fabulous evening to celebrate the wonderful year we have had together. You're ready for year 4 now children!
We had a fabulous day out at Kew Gardens last week. The photo shows us learning about how plants in the rainforest are adapted to their habitat. We used geographical equipment to measure air temperature, humidity, light and soil temperature. Whilst we walked around the gardens we spotted the different buildings we have been learning about in our lessons on the history of this special place. Lots of sunshine, lots of steps, lots of smiles!
Year 3 have been learning some important life skills this week. In our safe walking training, we have learnt how to find a safe place to cross the road as well as following the Stop, Think, Look, Listen message. In the classroom, we have been working on learning to tell the time on both analogue and digital clocks. This work has included understanding the difference between am and pm and also reading a clock with Roman numerals.
Year 3 have had an exciting start to our final half-term together. In maths, we have been working with pounds and pence, adding and subtracting amounts of money. In English, we are planning our own individual fantasy adventure story inspired by Podkin One Ear. Each child has chosen an animal for their main character and has researched this animal so they are familiar with its appearance, habitat and diet. They have also designed their own map of the fantasy land where their story will take place. Ask your child what their character and book is called.
We have loved looking at the children's rainforest dioramas this week. Wonderful creative homework from everyone! We hope that the whole family enjoyed this extended homework and learnt a little about the layers of the rainforest and the creatures that live there. In geography last week, we learnt about the indigenous people living in the Amazon rainforest and this week we will learn about deforestation and it's impact on the environment. We will study both sides of the argument and develop some debating skills.
Year 3 are making the most of the fabulous weather and our marvellous grounds by taking lessons outside. We have been pouring and measuring water in our maths lessons to ensure that we have a good understanding of capacity and volume. As you can imagine, this messy activity was best carried out outside. In science we have begun a new topic on plants so we have explored the grounds looking for variation between different stems, leaves and flowers.
Year 3 have had a fabulous half-term of learning which has included studying the River Nile. We are finishing the topic with a field trip to the River Thames at Mortlake. No pyramids or crocodiles but a chance for the children to use some of their new vocabulary and observe life on the UK's second longest river. Back at school, the children have produced some stunning abstract art work inspired by the work of Georgia O'Keefe.
We are enjoying the welcome sunshine and warmth at playtimes and in our PE sessions. In the classroom, we have been writing poetry and this week we have focused on metaphors. Here are some examples the children have written: "Rainbows are a river of colour in the sky,", "Grass is the earth's carpet," Stars are bonfires in the dark, dark sky,". Year 3 will be sharing some of their learning, including some of their poems, next Thursday (27th March) at our year group assembly; 9.10am in the hall.
