Living and Learning: drugs, alcohol and tobacco
The last couple of weeks have been focused on talking about drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Year 3 took part in some great learning about these substances so that once they are old enough, they can make safe and informed decisions on what they choose to do.
Our circle time was focused on this, too! We spoke about how we can stay healthy and included time to discuss how these substances can impact our health, either positively or negatively.
Help at home by asking your child how they can keep themselves safe regarding alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Spring term after-school clubs
Class Assembly
It is Year 3’s second Class Assembly tomorrow. The assembly will start at 2:45.
Year 3 have requested that I post the link to the song we will be singing – so here it is!
Help at home by having a little sing-along!
See you tomorrow!
Welcome back!
Happy New Year!
Year 3 have had a busy but brilliant first week back at school!
We started our new science topic about rocks, soils and fossils. Year 3 carefully observed a variety of different rocks in order to group them by their properties (appearance, weight, texture etc).
We practised our skipping skills during PE…
And started planning our new piece of writing where we write a recount about escaping from a volcanic eruption!
We are all looking forward to a jam-packed half term!
The ‘Big Brain’ Art Gallery!
This morning, Year 3 and 4 hosted their first art gallery where they were able to showcase all the amazing art they have produced this half term.
We displayed all the pieces across the two classrooms and gave the children the opportunity to look around and comment on their classmates artwork.
A fantastic end to a fantastic half term!
All of the Year 3/4 team wish you a Merry Christmas and happy and healthy holiday.
See you in the New Year!
We are artists!
This half term, Year 3 have been taking inspiration from our school’s architecture to create some fantastic digital art.
Our final piece of work this half term was to create a collage inspired by our school grounds.
The children really enjoyed being able to creatively position the pictures to create some abstract artwork.
Help at home by creating a similar collage of another building over the holidays!
Living and Learning: Mental Health
Over the last few weeks, we have been learning about mental health in our Living and Learning sessions.
Year 3 know that mental health encompasses our feelings, our thinking, our emotions and our mood.
In our first L&L session, we talked about different feelings and emotions and whether they were positive feelings, negative feelings, or both.
This week, we progressed to talking about how we manage feelings – particularly feelings that we may associate with being negative. The children were great at coming up with strategies for managing difficult feelings. Some of their ideas included mindfulness techniques and taking deep breaths.
Ask your child what techniques they can use to manage a tricky emotion!
Skipping ropes
We continue to work with Skipping School as part of the Year 2 and Year 4 skipping festivals.
While you might be thinking about Christmas presents, we have skipping ropes available to purchase from school for a subsidised price of £3. These are available in two sizes and a range of colours.
Class Assembly
It is Year 3’s Class Assembly at 2:40 on Wednesday! We are looking forward to showing you all the learning we have done so far this year.
In preparation for Wednesday, please can you child bring in a shoe box or empty tissue box tomorrow (if possible).
Thank you!
We are gymnasts!
This half term, we have had Jane and Lucy helping us in our P.E lessons by teaching us gymnastics!
We have been balancing, jumping, rolling and travelling across the hall.
Check out some pictures below!
