Year 3 had a wonderful World Book Day! They were very excited to start reading ‘A Bear Called Paddington’ by Michael Bond. Our Maths lesson was based around our Class Reads with the children having practise at diving 2-digit numbers with remainders! Our weekly Music lesson was even led by ‘Bert’ from Mary Poppins!
The children looked fantastic in their imaginative costumes and even managed to do their Lenten Walk. What a busy fun day!
Year 3 had a fun afternoon showing what they know about Roman beliefs; their gods and goddesses.
Romans worshipped many gods and goddesses, each controlling different life aspects. First, the children created action chants to help them remember who was the god of what!
Next, they created a freeze-frame of their chosen god or goddess in action. They really shone in their creativity!
Can you guess which gods and goddess we represented by looking at the freeze-frame…?
Saturn was the first king of the gods, he was the god of Time. When he died, the world was split between his three sons. Neptune ruled the seas, Pluto ruled the underworld and Jupiter ruled the skies and heavens.
Jupiter was the most powerful god. He rode a winged horse called Pegasus who carried the thunderbolts that Jupiter used as weapons.
Juno was the goddess of marriage and childbirth. She was worshipped as a housewife, mother and matron. She was married to Jupiter.
Neptune, God of the Sea and Earthquakes. His weapon was a three-pronged trident.
Pluto, god of the underworld was where Romans believed your soul went when you died.
Minerva, goddess of Wisdom It was Minerva’s wisdom that helped Perseus kill Medusa, the monster with snakes for hair.
Mars, god of War. Mars liked bloodshed. He didn’t care who won or lost a battle.
Venus, goddess of love and beauty. Venus was born from sea foam. One of her symbols was the rose. She was involved in starting the Trojan War.
Mercury was the messenger to the gods. He was the youngest son. He had a winged hat and sandals so he could fly.
Apollo the god of the sun and also the god of music. Each day, he rode a chariot of horses pulling the Sun across the sky to give light to the world.
Diana, goddess of the moon. Like Apollo, she had a bow and arrow as her weapon.
Cupid was the god of love. When he shot someone with a bow and arrow, they would fall in love with the very next person they saw. He was sometimes quite mischievous.
Celebrating Safer Internet Day – Tuesday 10th February
On Tuesday 10th February, our school came together to celebrate Safer Internet Day. It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn more about how we can use the internet safely, responsibly, and positively.
Our Digital Leaders led a special assembly all about Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). They confidently explained what A.I. is and how it is becoming a bigger part of our everyday lives. We learned about the many positive ways A.I. can be used, such as helping doctors, supporting learning, creating new technology, and solving real-world problems.
However, the Digital Leaders also reminded us that A.I., like all technology, can sometimes be used in not-so-good ways. They spoke about the importance of thinking carefully about what we see online, checking information, protecting personal details, and always telling a trusted adult if something doesn’t feel right.
During the assembly, we were also introduced to Carlo Acutis, the Patron Saint of Computing. Carlo used his computing skills to spread positivity and share his faith with people around the world. His story reminded us that technology can be a powerful tool for good when it is used responsibly and kindly.
Throughout the day, children in both KS1 and KS2 took part in activities focused on A.I. and online safety. Pupils discussed how A.I. works, explored how to spot reliable information, and thought carefully about how to stay safe online. They learned practical ways to protect themselves, including keeping personal information private, using strong passwords, and being respectful in their online interactions.
Safer Internet Day was a valuable reminder that while technology offers amazing opportunities, we all have a responsibility to use it wisely. A big well done to our Digital Leaders for delivering such an informative and engaging assembly!
Let’s continue to work together to make the internet a safer place for everyone.
Year 3 have been wondering about God’s Kingdom and how we can help build it together. We’re looking at the lives of saints and and how they have contributed to the Kingdom of God. We have been learning about the saint Oscar Romero and even created our own Romero crosses. They worked so hard and patiently, and the results were beautiful.
Year 3 have been investigating whether taller people have longer bones, with some surprising results! If you like to know more, ask a Year 3 scientist.
Our Carols Around the Tree service was a joyful and memorable celebration, blending traditional favourites with modern songs that filled the school with festive cheer. The children performed with such confidence and joy. A real highlight was Year 6’s wonderful performance of The Twelve Days of Christmas, complete with energetic actions that delighted everyone watching. We were also treated to Mr Wheat’s superb piano playing, which added a special touch to the singing and atmosphere. Laughter and smiles spread through the audience during the much-loved staff video, whose humour brought great joy to families and children alike. It was a heart-warming event that truly captured the spirit of togetherness and celebration at this special time of year.
Last week, Year Three were very excited to finally showcase their Nativity ‘Baubles – A Treemendous Nativity’ At the heart of our story, was the message of what Christmas is truly about, God’s gift to us, Jesus.
The children retold the story with drama, singing and even a few jokes! They learned all their lines and delivered them with confidence. We were all very proud of them and they provided a lovely gift for their families!
As part of their Christmas celebrations, Year 3 are sharing the true meaning of Christmas through their Nativity, ‘Baubles: A Tree-mendous Nativity’
Below are the songs we are singing – please listen carefully to the tune and words before joining in. Practise as much as you can, so you can feel really confident when in front of an audience.
Continue to practise lines from your script – know what scene you are in and when you are speaking. Project your voices…so loud your neighbours can hear you 🙂
Year 3 have been learning keys skills in Basketball with Jimmy Jumpshot, as well as the importance of being team players and leaders. They are fast becoming great at chest passes, catching and dribbling. Great work!
Year 3 had a brilliant day at Bestwood Education Centre last week. We learned so much about the Stone Age with a fully immersive experience. During the morning, we got into tribes and competed to build tents. Then we painted our ‘Cave wall’ did some willow weaving and even had a go at sawing a pendent.
We were more than ready for lunch! In the afternoon, we dressed in animal skins and built Stonehenge, decorated our medallions and made a clay pot! What an exciting day.
