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13.12.23
Thank you to all parents who were able to come to our musical showcase on Tuesday. The children have been working hard learning their songs, and we are very proud of how confidently they performed!
This week in English we have been getting into character and writing a diary entry from the perspective of one of the character’s in Leon and the Place Between. The children have been using the first person, time adverbials and co-ordinating conjunctions in their writing.
Our word of the week is ‘inquisitive’ - ask your child to explain what it means and use it in a sentence!
In maths this week we have been learning the 8-times table multiplication and division facts. Please keep practising these at home whenever you get the chance!
In humanities we have been making posters to share our learning about the Egyptians and in science lessons we have been revising what we have learned about plants.
In PSHE lessons we have continued to learn about the Learning Pit and the importance of being resilient and trying hard when we find something tricky!
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
06.12.23
We had an amazing Ancient Egypt Day last week! The children were archaeologists and dug for artefacts, mummifed tomatoes and had a mummy wrap race before performing a poem for parents in the afternoon.
Thank you to all parents who were able to make it, and please have a look on google classroom where we have shared some photos of the fun!
In English we have been retelling the story of ‘Leon and the Place’ between. We have been concentrating on using commas, extending sentences by using conjunctions and using time adverbials to begin sentences. We have planned a diary entry of the events from the perspective of one of the characeter’s and have been getting into role, ready to write our diary next week
Our word of the week is ‘intrigued’ - ask your child to use it in a sentence!
In maths our topic is multiplication and division. We have been practising our 3 and 4 times table and have been learning about division by grouping and sharing.
In humanities, we have been learning about Ancient Egyptian homes and the different rooms and features.
In science lessons we have been learning about the life cycle of a flowering plant.
In art this week we used white paint to create a snowy background on black card and then we used coloured chalk to make a wintery northern lights picture.
In PSHE lessons we looked at the Learning Pit and the importance of being resilient and trying hard when we find something tricky at first!
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
29.11.23
In English we finished our book ‘Leon and the Place Between’. The children have loved this book, and were very excited to read the ending! We have been making predictions and retrieving information from the text, as well as inferring about the character’s thoughts and feelings. We wrote a description of our favourite illustration using commas in lists, prepositions to begin sentences and exclamation marks! This week we also revised compound sentences and wrote our own compound sentences coordinating conjunctions.
Our word of the week is ‘retrieve’ - ask your child to use it in a sentence!
In maths this week our new topic is multiplication and division. We have been practising our 2 and 5 times table and have been learning about division by grouping and sharing . We are in the middle of an exciting Times Table Rockstar battle with British School Salalah! Please encourage your child to log in and contribute to our school total!
In humanities, we have been learning about mummification, and we have been writing step-by-step instructions for making a mummy!
In science we have been carrying out an experiment to see what plants need to grow. We have been excited to see which plants have grown the best! We have learned that a plant needs space, soil, sunlight and water to grow.
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe!
Egyptian Dress Up Day
Our Egypt day will be on Thursday 30th November. On this day children should come to school dressed as Ancient Egyptians!
On this day we would like to welcome parents for an open afternoon starting at 1:15. The children will share a poetry performance and then there will be an opportunity to look at their work from Term 1 and do some Egyptian-themed crafts together!
Hats
Now that the weather is turning cooler we are looking forward to more green breaks, and PE lessons will also be taking place outside when possible. Please ensure that your child has a hat with them in school at all times to ensure that they can take part.
15.11.23
In English we have started to read our new book, ‘Leon and the Place Between’. We have been making predictions about the story, thinking about the different character’s feelings and acting out the first part of the book.
In honour of anti-bullying week, our word of the week is ‘bullying’’
In maths this week, we have been finishing our work on addition and subtraction.
We have been looking at different ways to represent addition and subtraction problems, such as part-whole models. We have also been thinking about the different ways we can solve addition and subtraction problems and have been choosing the best method to solve different problems.
In humanities, we have been doing some research about famous pharaohs! We planned and gave a persuasive speech to persuade the rest of the class that our pharaoh was the best!
In science we have been learning about fair tests and how to change only one variable to make our results valid. We have planned our own fair test to see the conditions that a plant needs to grow. We have planted some seeds, and will be observing them closely over the coming weeks to test our ideas.
We have completed our beautiful watercolour paintings of Egyptian sunsets in our art lessons. We are looking forward to showing you our artwork on Egyptian Day!
In PSHE we have been thinking about the qualities of a successful learner. We have linked this to some of our favourite book characters and have thought about the characteristics that make them successful in learning new things.
08.11.23
In English we have read the poem ‘The River’ by Valerie Bloom. We have gathered ideas from reading other poems about rivers and by watching videos of rivers in order to help us to write our own poems
Our word of the week is ‘anniversary’ - ask your child if they can use it in a sentence!
In maths this week, we have been continuing to practise addition and subtraction within 1000. We have been using the column method and have been learning about the importance of lining up the digits and checking our calculations for accuracy. We have also been working on our 4-times table!
In humanities we have been doing some research about famous pharaohs!
In science we have started our new topic all about plants. We have revised the main parts of a plant and their functions, and the children had fun making labelled 3-d models using plasticine!
We have learned about how to use watercolour paints in art, and have been using special watercolour paper to create some beautiful Egyptian sunsets! We can’t wait to show them to you on Egyptian Day!
In PSHE we have been thinking about the power of YET and how by using YET we can feel more confident about trying things that we find hard.
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe!
Egyptian Dress Up Day
Our Egypt day will be on Thursday 30th November. On this day children should come to school dressed as Ancient Egyptians!
On this day we would like to welcome parents for an open afternoon starting at 1:15. The children will share a poetry performance and then there will be an opportunity to look at their work from Term 1 and do some Egyptian-themed crafts together!
01.11.23
This week has flown by, it is hard to believe we were on holiday last week! The children have come back to school brimming with enthusiasm - and were very excited to have our first green break of the school year!
In English we have been publishing our adventure stories. We have been writing our stories using our very best handwriting and adding illustrations. We also started our poetry unit, and have been reading and discussing some interesting poems!
Our word of the week is ‘considerate’’ - ask your child if they can use it in a sentence!
In humanities we have been learning about the different roles and jobs that people had in Ancient Egypt.
In science we revised what we have learned about animals and showed our understanding by completing an assessment. We know lots about animals and their diets!
In maths this week, we have been practising addition and subtraction within 1000. We have introduced the column method for 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction where regrouping (exchanging) is needed. We are working on being accurate with our calculations.
Linked to our science lessons about healthy diets, in Design Technology lessons we made a healthy wrap. We had lots of fun choosing from the different ingredients and then we enjoyed tasting our creations!
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe!
Egyptian Dress Up Day
Our Egyptian dress up day will take place in the week commencing 19th November - exact date to be confirmed. On this day children should come to school dressed as Ancient Egyptians!
Hats
Now that the weather is turning cooler we are looking forward to more green breaks, and PE lessons will also be taking place outside when possible. Please ensure that your child has a hat with them in school at all times to ensure that they can take part.
18.10.23
We have had another very busy week in Year 3!
In English we have been writing our own story about an animal who finds an instrument and then moves to the big city and becomes famous! We have been focussing on writing in sentences and paragraphs and adding adjectives to our writing. We have also been trying hard to read over and edit and improve our own writing.
Our word of the week is ‘determined’’ - ask your child if they can use it in a sentence.
In maths this week, we have been practising addition and subtraction within 1000. We have introduced the column method for 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction where no regrouping (exchanging) is needed. After half term we will show the children how to regroup (exchange)!
In humanities we have been developing our skills in using maps and atlases.
In science lessons we have been learning about what different animals eat and have been grouping animals into different categories according to their diets.
In art we have been painting the clay scarab beetles that we made last week. We have also been designing a healthy wrap, which we will make in the first week back.
In PSHE we continue our work on friendships, and this week have been discussing what to do when we have a disagreement with a friend
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
No homework will be set over the holidays, but we would encourage all the children to continue to read for at least 20 minutes every day.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe!
Egyptian Dress Up Day
Our Egyptian dress up day will take place in the week commencing 19th November - exact date to be confirmed. On this day children should come to school dressed as Ancient Egyptians!
Monday 30th October - cooking!
In science lessons we have been learning about healthy food and about the importance of eating a balanced diet. On Monday the 30th October the children will be making a healthy wrap. They will be able to choose from a range of ingredients to create their own recipe. Please ensure that all allergy information is up to date with the health centre, and get in touch if you have any questions about this activity.
11.10.23
We have had another very busy week in Year 3!
In English we have been planning and writing setting and character descriptions for our own adventure stories. We have been focussing on writing in sentences and adding exciting adjectives. Some of us even included similes in our descriptions! We are looking forward to writing our adventure stories next week! We have also been writing some poetry to enter the school poetry competition. Our theme is hopes for the future, and we have been writing some haiku!
Our word of the week is ‘future’ - ask your child if they can use it in a sentence
In maths this week, we have been learning about addition and subtraction within 1000. We have been using different mental methods to add one and tens to 2-digit and 3-digit numbers. We have also been using concrete materials to help us to visualise what is happening when we need to exchange.
In humanities we have been creating an annotated diagram showing the main features of a river.
In science lessons we have been learning about the different food groups and have been designing a balanced meal
In art we have been using clay to make models of scarab beetles.
In PSHE we continue our work on friendships, and this week have been discussing what to do when friendships change.
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe!
Our Egyptian dress up day will take place in the week commencing 19th November - exact date to be confirmed. On this day children should come to school dressed as Ancient Egyptians!
04.10.23
We have had another very busy week in Year 3!
In English lessons we finally read the ending of our class book ‘The Bear and the Piano’. The children made some excellent predictions about how they thought the story would end! We have started to plan our own story based on the book and we have completed a story mountain pan and have drawn and described the setting for our story. We have also been practising using a / an correctly in our writing.
Our word of the week is ‘familiar’ - ask your child if they can explain what it means!
In maths this week, we have been learning about addition and subtraction within 1000. We have discovered that if we know how to add 3 + 5 then it is easy to do 30 + 50 and even 300 + 500! We have also been adding and subtracting ones from 3-digit numbers, using place value counters to help when needed (for example, 234 + 5 = , 654 - 3 = ).
In humanities we have been learning more about the River Nile, and we worked collaboratively to make and 3d models of a river! Ask us to explain the different parts of a river’s course!
In science lessons we have been learning about the different food groups and have been sorting foods into the different groups - ask your child if they can identify the different food groups in their lunch boxes!
In art we have been learning about beetles, and we have been sketching and colouring scarab beetles in preparation for making these in clay next week.
In PSHE we continue our work on friendships, and this week we made our own ‘keys to friendship’.
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe!
27.9.23
We have had another very busy week in Year 3! We wish all families a very restful long weekend
In English lessons we have been continuing to read our class book ‘The Bear and the Piano’. We have been writing a letter from the bear to his bear friends to persuade them to come and visit him in the city. We have been using persuasive features, such as clear reasons, alliteration, flattery and the power of 3!
Our word of the week is ‘persuade’ - ask your child if they can explain to you what it means!
In Maths this week in math, we have been learning about place value up to 1,000. We have been learning how to compare and order numbers up to 1,000, and we have been counting up and down in 50s and 100s.
In Humanities, we have been learning more about the human and physical features of Egypt and we have been locating these on maps
In Science lessons we have been learning about joints and muscles, and have been making simple models to show how the muscles in our arms work.
In Art, we have been learning about tone, and we have been sketching 3d pyramids!
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe.
20.9.23
We have had another very busy week in Year 3!
In English lessons we have been continuing to read our class book ‘The Bear and the Piano’. We have been writing postcards from people who were lucky enough to see the bear perform in New York and we have also been planning a letter from the bear to his friends in the forest to persuade them to come and visit.
Our word of the week is ‘courage’ - ask your child if they can explain to you what it means!
In maths this week we have been learning about place value up to 1,000. We have been learning how to partition numbers to 1,000 in different ways. We have been estimating where numbers should go on a numberline and have been comparing numbers using the greater than, less than and equals to symbols.
In humanities we have been learning about where Egypt is on a map, and we have been placing events from history in chronological order on timelines.
In science lessons we have been learning about how we can classify animals according to their skeletons. We have learned the vocabulary exoskeleton, endoskeleton and backbone.
In art we learned about how to use backwards-forwards sketching and have been sketching Egyptian artefacts.
In PSHE we have been thinking about what makes a good friend and have been writing a recipe for a good friend.
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Meet and Greet
Thank you to all the parents who attended our meet and greet, for those who could not make it please refer to the slides below.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe.
13.09.23
We have had another very busy week in Year 3!
In English lessons we have been continuing to read our class book The Bear and the Piano. We made an emotions graph showing how the bear was feeling. We have also have been thinking about the differences between the city and the forest and writing sentences using conjunctions and comparatives.
Our word of the week is ‘marvellous’ - ask your child if they can explain to you what it means!
In Maths this week we have been learning about place value up to 1,000. We have been partitioning numbers into hundreds, tens and ones, and we have been representing numbers in lots of different ways. We have also been practising our 2,5 and 10 times tables (please keep practising these tables at home too!)
In humanities we had our Ancient Egyptian hook day! A mysterious parcel was delivered to each class containing clues and a cryptic message, then the children had to complete three fun challenges all about Ancient Egypt!
In science lessons we have been learning about the different bones in our bodies and we have also been looking at the skeletons of animals. Ask us to show you where the spine, skull, ribcage, pelvis and femur are!
In art we used black paper and chalk to make sketches of the bones in our hands!
In PSHE we have been thinking about our learning ethos and times when we have shown these qualities!
In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Meet and Greet
Our meet-and-greet is today. For those who cannot make it we will be sharing the slides here.
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe.
06.09.23
We have had a busy week in Year 3!
In English lessons we have started to read our new book, The Bear and the Piano. This story is about a bear cub who finds a piano in the forest. He practises everyday until he becomes a wonderful pianist! This week we have been working on answering comprehension questions in full sentences, empathising with the main character and describing the changing seasons.
Our word of the week is ‘persevere’ - ask your child if they can explain to you what it means!
In maths this week we have been learning about place value. We have been partitioning numbers into tens and ones, using part-whole models to represent numbers and we have been estimating where numbers should go on number lines. We have also been practising our 2,5 and 10 times tables!
In humanities we started our new topic - The Egyptians! We have shared what we know already and what we would like to learn during this topic.
In science lessons we have been learning about the different bones in our bodies. We worked in teams to put together a skeleton. We also learned about why we need our skeleton.
We introduced the children to their new sketchbooks in art, and we had fun trying continuous line drawing! We also looked at patterns and used different repeating patterns to decorate the outline of our hands.
In PSHE we have been thinking about our learning ethos and times when we have shown these qualities!
Homework begins next week! In Year 3 we set homework tasks on a Sunday, and they are due on the following Sunday. Full details of homework tasks can be found in your child’s Google Classroom. Each week the children will have a Maths, English and a Spelling task.
We also ask that the children read for 20 minutes every night and that this is recorded in their PO. The children will bring home two reading books at a time, and these can be swapped for two new books when they are finished.
If your child ever has any problems with completing a homework task please let us know, through a note in the PO, so that we can help.
Meet and Greet
We look forward to meeting parents at our Meet and Greet event which will be on Wednesday 13th September at 5pm. Please park at the top car park and make your way down to the Oryx theatre. After a presentation in the Oryx there will be time to see your child’s classroom and meet their teachers!
Lunchboxes
Please note that we are a nut free school. This policy is in place because we have people in our school community with severe nut allergies. Please ensure that no products containing nuts are included in your child’s lunch box - this includes products such as nutella and many varieties of cereal bars. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone in our school safe.
30.08.23
It has been wonderful to welcome the children this week, and particularly to meet the children and families who are new to BSM! We hope your child has enjoyed their first week in Year 3, and we have been impressed by their excellent behaviour, their enthusiasm and how quickly they have settled into KS2!
We have had a very busy first week of learning! This week we have spent time focusing on getting to know the children and introducing them to their new classmates, classrooms and the KS2 areas of the school. The children have created some lovely artwork all about themselves to display in their classrooms and have written letters to their teachers sharing information about themselves.
In PSHE lessons we have looked at a book called ‘ish’; which teaches children about the importance of creativity and not worrying about getting everything perfectly right.
In maths lessons we have been reading some brilliant picture books about number and using concrete materials to help us to work out the answers to problems.
No homework will be set next week, but we would ask that the children begin to record their daily 20 minutes of reading in their PO. The PO should be signed everyday by an adult. Reading books will be sent home this week. Your child will bring home two books at a time and can swap them for two new books when they have finished.
Next week please ensure your child has joined and can navigate around their Google Classroom. If you have any issues with joining the Google Classroom, especially for new parents who have not used this platform before, please contact the primary office for support.
We look forward to meeting parents at our Meet and Greet event which will be on Wednesday 13th September at 5pm. Please park at the top car park and make your way down to the Oryx theatre. After a presentation in the Oryx there will be time to see your child’s classroom and meet their teachers!
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