Year 3 Class News

Our Big Topics begin…

Posted on Friday 28 September 2012 by

We’ve had a busy few weeks with mini-topics and our themed week but our Big Topics will begin next week!

Our topics for this school year are:

Year 1 and 2

  • Roll up! Roll up! Learning about the origins of the circus and how they have changed over time
  • Treasure A new topic for 2012-2013, ‘Treasure’ will include lots of map-reading and adventure
  • Ee Ie Ee Ie O! Learning about different types of farms and animals

Year 3 and 4

  • All aboard! Learning about transport through the ages
  • To infinity and beyond! A popular topic delving deep into space
  • Food, glorious food! Another new topic for 2012-2013, ‘Food, glorious food’ will look at popular food in different cultures

Year 5 and 6

  • Rich and poor Thinking about differences in lifestyle between rich and poor over time
  • Theme parks Another new topic for this school year, ‘Theme parks’ is a roller-coaster ride which links all the key literacy learning the children have done in the past, from reports to recounts
  • Chocolate A popular topic looking at aspects such as fair trade and how chocolate is made

 

Class Assembly

Posted on Friday 28 September 2012 by Mr Wilks

It is our class assembly on Thursday 4 October. It will start at 2:40.
See you there!

Learning about brains!

Posted on Thursday 27 September 2012 by Mr Wilks

This afternoon we’ve been learning about the brain. Two brain experts from Leeds University have helped us to understand how the brain works. They also showed us some snail and rat brains, tested our reflexes and taught us which parts of our bodies are the best at feeling things.

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Learning in literacy

Posted on Wednesday 26 September 2012 by Mr Wilks

One of our Year 3 pupils uses an iPad to record a sentence. She then listens to the sentence back and rewrites it on her wipe board.

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Water Aid Assembly

Posted on Wednesday 26 September 2012 by

We’ve a sponsored walk on Friday – Gary from Water Aid tells the school about what happens with our donations.

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How do drugs affect the brain?

Posted on Tuesday 25 September 2012 by Mrs Taylor

…This was one of the questions Key Stage 2 children have been looking at today as part of their drug education sessions with d:side.

Each class have been focussing on a different drug and its effects on the body:

  • Year 3 – tobacco
  • Year 4 – alcohol
  • Year 5 – solvents
  • Year 6 – cannabis

Both pupils and staff have given great feedback on the informative sessions and d:side also commented on our ‘very friendly and well behaved’ children.

If you have any questions please see a member of staff or contact Dave Hill, d:side Programme Manager, on 2225471.

For a comprehensive guide to this subject visit the Talk to Frank website (www.talktofrank.com).

D:Side

Posted on Tuesday 25 September 2012 by Mr Wilks

Dave from D:Side visited the class this morning to talk about smoking and the effect that it has on our bodies.

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Observational Drawing

Posted on Monday 24 September 2012 by Mr Wilks

We’ve been drawing our shoes today!

Every class in school showed off their observational drawing skills today by drawing their own shoes. It was fun learning but it did get a little smelly!

Our amazing brains – Brain Box week!

Posted on Sunday 23 September 2012 by Mrs Taylor

This week is dedicated to developing an awareness of learning and how the brain works.

The importance of exercise, healthy food, sleep, hydration and emotional health, for a healthy brain, will be covered throughout the week alongside a main focus for each day:

Monday

Understanding your brain, brain cells and how to help your brain to learn.

Tuesday

How your brain learns best and learning styles.

Key Stage 2 classes will also have a visit from d:Side.  As part of our drug education in school, representatives from d:Side, a drug and health programme, will be looking, in particular, at the effects of various drugs on the brain.

Staff from d:Side will be available after school, in the dining room, for parents / carers to ask any questions about these sessions.

Wednesday

Developing the understanding of multiple intelligences and that everyone has gifts and talents.

Dr Dave Lewis, Senior Lecturer of Neuroscience, from the University of Leeds will be visiting Key Stage 2 classes.

Thursday

Thinking about thinking and problem solving.

Friday

A day to remember – exploring a range of memory strategies.

The whole school Water Aid sponsored walk will take place during Friday.

 

Please check the website for further information and links to websites throughout the week.

Save water and money!

Posted on Friday 21 September 2012 by Mr Wilks

Yorkshire Water are currently running a Save Water, Energy and Money campaign. As part of this campaign, they’re giving away free water and energy saving packs.

To claim a free pack, follow the link at the bottom of the post and enter this reference code: MGMCR8

If enough people order the packs, school could win an iPod Touch!

Thanks to Mr Russell (Finn and Owen’s dad) for letting school know about the competition and for offering to donate the prize to school.

What are you waiting for? Order a pack. Save some water. Save some energy. Save some money!

http://www.yorkshirewater.com/savewater

 

 

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