Malala Yousafzai Class

What a fascinating and engaging term we've had in Year 3 as we've delved into our module on "Overcoming Disaster Supports Humans to Be Resilient"! We've been truly inspired by how people demonstrate strength and adaptability in the face of challenging events.

Our central idea, "Overcoming disaster supports humans to be resilient," has guided our learning, and the children have approached each topic with enthusiasm and curiosity.

Exploring Historically Significant Disasters:

Our first line of inquiry led us on an exciting journey into the world of volcanoes! We've become budding geologists, learning all about how volcanoes are formed within the Earth's layers. We can now confidently identify the three main types of volcanoes and understand the significance of the "Ring of Fire" and some of the world's most famous volcanoes.

A major focus of this inquiry has been the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. We've explored the historical context of this catastrophic event and discussed why it had such a devastating impact on the surrounding communities. The children have shown great empathy and understanding when learning about the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Expressing Disaster Through Media:

Our second line of inquiry has allowed us to explore the theme of disaster through a creative lens. We've been captivated by Andy Warhol's interpretation of Vesuvius, which has served as a fantastic source of inspiration for our own artistic endeavours. Using Warhol's style as a springboard, the children have been busy creating their own stunning art pieces depicting the powerful volcano. We've also been extending our knowledge of the colour wheel, experimenting with mixing colours to achieve the perfect shades for our final masterpieces.

Get ready for some explosive fun in the coming weeks! We're incredibly excited to be creating our very own paper mache volcanoes which we will then experimentally erupt!

Beyond Our Module:

Year 3 have also been making fantastic progress in other areas! Our swimming lessons have been a huge success, and it's been wonderful to see how much confidence each child has gained in the water. 

In Maths, we've been busy exploring the concepts of telling the time and working out how long something will last and what the end times will be. When exploring money, we have secured our knowledge on coins and notes and have become confident in working out the total amount as well as finding the change. In Spanish we have been learning food and drink vocabulary and have been practicing ordering food and drink, role playing as customers and waitresses/waiters! We have also been deepening our understanding of safe relationships, how to be a good friend and what we can do to strengthen our relationships! 

It has certainly been a busy term and we are looking forward to the summer!

Summer STEM Activities for pupils aged 6-10 years

🌟 Exciting News for Medway Families! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce that The Wonder Lab Project will be running fun, hands-on STEM activities this summer for children aged 6 to 10 years!

 We have spaces available for both HAF-eligible and non-HAF children.
HAF-eligible children can attend completely FREE of charge!

If you're looking for engaging, educational, and exciting activities for your child this summer, don't miss out on this opportunity.

Bookings open 30th June — register your interest today by following the link or scanning the QR code!

Let’s make this summer one to remember with science, creativity, and discovery! 

Booking Link: https://eequ.org/thewonderlabproject