Writing: using inverted commas
Year 3 are going to be writing a recount. What is a recount?
A recount re-tells events and describes what has happened.
Our recount will be inspired by a picture book called ‘The Flood’ by Alvaro F. Villa.
In our recount we’re going to include; description, action and dialogue (direct speech).
We’ve began practising our use of inverted commas for direct speech…
Help at home by practising writing direct speech. Have a conversation with someone at home and write it down using inverted commas. Use the list of R2s above to help you!
Here’s some great examples from our learning.
New class novel
This half term is the beginning of our new class novel. Year 3 voted for…
All Miaow wants is to enjoy his peaceful, solitary life as a temple guardian catching mice. But when the Jade Emperor invites all creatures on Earth to compete in the Great Race, the reserved cat finds himself reluctantly entering – and worse, socialising!
Spirited and fiery, shapeshifter Ming is Miaow’s polar opposite, and she’s determined to make him her new best friend. But she hadn’t counted on Miaow making other friends too. As the race heats up, things start to unravel… Can the pair (and their friendship) make it to the finish line?
Year 3/4 football final
Well done to our Year 3/4 football team who competed in the Leeds Well School Partnership final at the West Riding FA. The team worked together to play some great football including some fantastic saves from our goalkeeper. The children should feel extremely proud they qualified for this final along with the six other best schools across Leeds.
Summer term after-school clubs
The after-school clubs for this term will be starting next week, w/c 27 April, and we hope your child/children can get involved with our extra-curricular activities. Please contact the office if you have any queries.
The following clubs have availability and can still be booked.
Monday
arts and crafts Y1-3
skipping Y2-6
Young Voices singing Y3-6
Tuesday
table tennis Y3-6 last place
girls football Y3-6
Lego Y3-6 last place
Wednesday
Foot Tech games YR-3
dodgeball Y4-6
Thursday
netball Y4-6
Spanish YR-Y2
Friday
Spanish Y3-6
Rhinos Rugbees
The sessions will take place on Monday evenings at Kirkstall Training Ground from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The cost is £2 per session.
Living and Learning – asking for permission/consent
This week, Year 3 have learnt about the importance of asking for permission and giving consent.
Asking for permission is important in many different scenarios…
- Asking to go to the toilet during learning time is important so that the teacher knows where I am if something happens.
- Asking to borrow something is important so that you are respecting another person’s belongings.
- Asking before taking a photo is important because someone may not want their photo shared.
- Asking before you step into someone’s personal space so that you’re respecting their feelings.
Help at home by generating more scenarios where you should ask for permission/consent.
In these scenarios, someone may say yes or they may say no. Saying no is acceptable and we must respect that!
When it comes to giving our own consent, we must remember that it’s always our choice.
Leeds Rhino rugby session
Leeds Rhinos came in to run a session with Year 3. We even had one of the reserve players supporting us with our skills.
They played lots of different evasion games where side stepping and tactics are key. These skills link to our previous PE topic of dodgeball.
We had opportunities to hold the rugby balls and practise the 10 point hold on the ball. The key is to have a gap between the ball and your palms.
Help at home: If your child is interested in taking up rugby as an extra curricular activity, research local rugby clubs near you.
Girls cricket
FREE GIRLS CRICKET TASTER SESSION
Old Leodiensians’ Cricket Club is excited to offer a FREE Girls-Only Cricket Taster Session at the club. Whether your daughter has never picked up a bat or is a budding superstar our girls cricket sessions are designed for all abilities. We have opportunities for all ages at the club, this session will be aimed at girls aged 8-13 years old.
Event Details
• Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
• Time: 5:15 pm – 6:15pm
• Location: Old Leodiensians Cricket Club
• Cost: FREE
Please see link below and poster for more information…
https://forms.gle/
Leeds Rhinos Foundation Netball Camps
Easter and May half term Netball camps (open to boys and girls) are on sale and are taking place in Leeds, Wakefield, Harrogate, Pudsey and Sheffield. The camps cost £30 per day and run from 10am – 3pm.
Full details and how to book can be found here.
Year 3/4 production on Wednesday evening
Year 3 and 4 are performing on Wednesday, 1st April at 6pm.
We’ll need all children back in school from 5.30pm to get into their costumes ready for a 6pm start. It’ll be finished by 7pm so please be at school for pick up at no later than 7pm!
Please let us know if this is not possible so we can make other arrangements.
If your child is in wrap around until 5.30pm, we can collect them from there ready for the production.
Thank you!
Miss Birch and Miss Newman