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Learning how to measure length in Year 3!
<p>Today we took part in a measurement carousel in class. We used our own rulers to think about measuring objects in our classroom. We also began thinking about the difference between, mm, cm and m. We worked on holding our rulers carefully so we could read our measurements accurately.</p>
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Learning how to measure length in Year 3!
<p>Today we took part in a measurement carousel in class. We used our own rulers to think about measuring objects in our classroom. We also began thinking about the difference between, mm, cm and m. We worked on holding our rulers carefully so we could read our measurements accurately.</p>
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Visit from Technology Tom for Year 3: Magnetism!
<p>Today we got involved in an exciting science workshop with Technology Tom! We explored magnetism to fit in with our current topic. Tom demonstrated a few different experiments to us that showed just how powerful magnets are! These demonstrations included; a magnet fishing game, a compass demonstration and a demonstration which showed how magnets attract […]</p>
Feb 13, 20231 min read
A Visit from Technology Tom for Year 3: Magnetism!
<p>Today we got involved in an exciting science workshop with Technology Tom! We explored magnetism to fit in with our current topic. Tom demonstrated a few different experiments to us that showed just how powerful magnets are! These demonstrations included; a magnet fishing game, a compass demonstration and a demonstration which showed how magnets attract […]</p>
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Listening and Sharing in Year 3, the story of Stone Soup!
<p>To introduce our new RE topic, Listening and Sharing (Eucharist), the children worked in groups to perform the story of ‘Stone Soup.’ We discussed the themes of the story and the advantages of listening and sharing.</p>
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Listening and Sharing in Year 3, the story of Stone Soup!
<p>To introduce our new RE topic, Listening and Sharing (Eucharist), the children worked in groups to perform the story of ‘Stone Soup.’ We discussed the themes of the story and the advantages of listening and sharing.</p>
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Science Experiment in Year 2
<p>As part of our work on changing materials Year 2 carried out an experiment today to see how different food materials react to heat. We observed six different food materials, we passed them around to investigate what they look like and feel like when they are cool. We then heated each of the materials in […]</p>
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Science Experiment in Year 2
<p>As part of our work on changing materials Year 2 carried out an experiment today to see how different food materials react to heat. We observed six different food materials, we passed them around to investigate what they look like and feel like when they are cool. We then heated each of the materials in […]</p>
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Special Books in Year 2
<p>Year 2 have been learning all about different genres of books during this half term. We enjoyed visiting our class and school Libraries and reading lots of different stories. We visited Church and looked at the different books that are used in Church. Father Shaun told us what all of the books are used for. […]</p>
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Special Books in Year 2
<p>Year 2 have been learning all about different genres of books during this half term. We enjoyed visiting our class and school Libraries and reading lots of different stories. We visited Church and looked at the different books that are used in Church. Father Shaun told us what all of the books are used for. […]</p>
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Our Trip to the Rising Sun Country Park
<p>Year 1 had a fabulous trip to the Rising Sun Country Park. We started our day looking at signs of Winter and Spring and then went on the do a mini-beast hunt. We put the mini beasts we found into special viewing pots and were careful to put the minibeasts back where we found them […]</p>
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Our Trip to the Rising Sun Country Park
<p>Year 1 had a fabulous trip to the Rising Sun Country Park. We started our day looking at signs of Winter and Spring and then went on the do a mini-beast hunt. We put the mini beasts we found into special viewing pots and were careful to put the minibeasts back where we found them […]</p>
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Maths Key Performance Indicators in Year 3!
<p>This week we have been looking at properties of 3D shapes and doubling and halving. We had lots of fun on Friday working with concrete and pictorial resources to revise these concepts and learn some new ones!</p>
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Maths Key Performance Indicators in Year 3!
<p>This week we have been looking at properties of 3D shapes and doubling and halving. We had lots of fun on Friday working with concrete and pictorial resources to revise these concepts and learn some new ones!</p>
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Year 3 Leading Mass at St Lawrence’s Church!
<p>Today we lead and presented Mass in church today. It was our third time and we all really enjoyed the experience. We sang our hymns, ‘Bind Us Together,’ and ‘Walk in the Light,’ beautifully. Every child played an active role, either by taking on a reading, bringing forward the Offertory or a revenant part of […]</p>
Feb 2, 20231 min read
Year 3 Leading Mass at St Lawrence’s Church!
<p>Today we lead and presented Mass in church today. It was our third time and we all really enjoyed the experience. We sang our hymns, ‘Bind Us Together,’ and ‘Walk in the Light,’ beautifully. Every child played an active role, either by taking on a reading, bringing forward the Offertory or a revenant part of […]</p>
Feb 2, 20231 min read
Using Electricity for Science and Design Technology
<p>Year 6 spent a day exploring electrical circuits before making their own working nightlight. The children used electrical kits to experiment with circuits before looking at how reducing the voltage – through reducing the number of batteries – slowed down a motor and dimmed a lightbulb. They looked at symbols used by scientists and electricians […]</p>
Jan 27, 20231 min read
Celebrating Chinese New Year in Year 3 with Tangrams!
<p>To celebrate Chinese New Year this week, we had a very fun maths lesson today playing with Chinese tangrams. They are Chinese jigsaw puzzles and we had to think pragmatically to create new pictures from the pieces.</p>
Jan 27, 20231 min read
Sharing and Grouping with Remainders in Year 3!
<p>Check out some photos from our sharing and grouping maths lesson today. We are thinking about tricky remainders and using our times table knowledge.</p>
Jan 27, 20231 min read
NEU Strike Wednesday 1st February
<p>Attached is information about strike action which is due to take place on Wednesday 1 February. A copy of the letter was sent home to all parents in paper form and also shared on Class Dojo. Strike Wed 1 Feb</p>
Jan 26, 20231 min read
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