7.3.25

Year 3 students had a fun and tasty lesson exploring soil layers by creating their own edible soil! Using different ingredients to represent each layer—solid biscuits for bedrock, chocolate pudding for subsoil, crumbled biscuits for topsoil and strawberry laces for worm to move the organic matter—they learned about the composition of soil and its importance for plants and animals. This hands-on activity helped them understand how soil forms and their different layers.

7.2.25

The last couple of weeks in Year 3 have been truly out of this world! At the start of the previous week, a satellite mysteriously crashed next to our reception area—but by Sunday morning (26th January), when Mr. Latham arrived at school, it had disappeared! When we arrived at school, ready to investigate, we were able to watch the actual crash, but that was all. We have no idea how the satellite vanished because the CCTV was temporarily down. All that remained was some strange debris and a gooey substance. Taking on the role of forensic scientists, we carefully examined the evidence to uncover what had happened. After completing our investigation, we wrote a letter to NASA detailing the incident and even emailed them our findings. The most exciting moment came during our Teams meeting, where we discovered that other schools had also experienced strange outer space events at their locations. What an exciting and mysterious couple of weeks it has been! 🚀👽 

24.1.25

In science, Year 3 became petrologists as we have been learning all about rocks and their fascinating formations. We discovered that there are three main types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. To make our learning more engaging and easier to understand, we used Starburst sweets to simulate the rock formation process! First, we began by breaking our Starbursts into small pieces to represent sediments. These were then layered together to mimic the process of forming Sedimentary Rock, where layers of material build up over time. Next, we applied heat from our hands and squeezed the layers tightly. This pressure and warmth caused the Starbursts to change shape and fuse together, simulating the formation of Metamorphic Rock. Finally, to demonstrate what happens when metamorphic rock is pushed deeper underground, we heated the Starbursts further until they softened into a molten state, much like magma. After allowing them to cool, the Starbursts transformed into a shiny, crystallised substance, mirroring the crystalline structure of Igneous Rock. Through this fun and hands-on activity, we were able to explore how different types of rocks are formed in an engaging and memorable way! 

10.1.25

Year 3 had an exciting start to the spring term as they immersed themselves in their first humanities lesson, all about the layers of the Earth! The children explored the fascinating structure of our planet, learning about its four main layers—the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. They worked collaboratively to label a detailed diagram, identifying the unique features of each layer, from the thin, solid crust we live on to the molten outer core and the dense, fiery inner core at the Earth's centre. 

Building on this knowledge, the pupils created mini fact files filled with fascinating information, using subheadings and full sentences to organise their learning. They were amazed to discover fun facts, such as the incredible heat of the core and the importance of the mantle in shaping the Earth's surface through tectonic activity. 

The lesson has laid the foundation for further exploration into Earth's wonders, inspiring a sense of awe about the world we call home. 

6.12.24

WB 5.11.24

This term, Year 3 pupils are diving into the exciting topic of forces in science. In their latest lesson, they investigated how different materials affect a car's movement across various surfaces. Using ramps covered with materials such as wood, carpet, foam, and sandpaper, they tested their predictions about how each surface might impact the car's motion. The children recorded their results and conclusions, thoughtfully analysing how friction influenced the outcomes. By actively participating in the experiment and writing up their investigation, Year 3 have furthered their understanding of the relationship between materials, surfaces, and motion.

WB 7.10.24

This half term in Year 3, we have been learning about seasonal food and how the climate affects what can grow in different countries. We explored the concept of seasonal fruits and vegetables, discovering that not all of them can be grown in the UK due to the climate. We also learned that different countries have their own climates, which allow them to grow a variety of different fruits and vegetables. To bring our learning to life, we made delicious fruit kebabs using seasonal fruits, and we also prepared a fruit crumble. Through these activities, we gained a better understanding of how food production depends on the environment and climate. 

WB 23.9.24

In RE this week, Year 3 listened to the story of Moses and the Burning Bush. They discussed and explored the different meanings of each character and symbols within the sacred story. To further deepen their understanding, Year 3 used prompts and acted out the story as well as creating a piece of art containing key words, they felt the story symbolised as a table. Towards the end of the lesson, children used hot seating to pose questions towards Moses and how he felt in the different stages.

WB 13.9.24

In the first two weeks of humanities, Year 3 children have explored the history of the Tower of London, learning why it was built and its significance over time. They discovered that William the Conqueror built the Tower in 1078 as a fortress to protect London and to assert power after his conquest of England. The Tower has since served various roles, including as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. 

After discussing its importance, the children created a timeline of key events in the Tower’s history, such as its construction, use as a prison, royal mint and zoo, helping them understand its evolving role in British history.