Blog Author: Mrs Summerson

Year 3 enjoyed writing a third person narrative this week. It was very descriptive using metaphors, similes and expanded noun phrases. Their descriptions were all about a predator who failed to catch its prey and went home hungry. Descriptosaurus were useful when finding powerful vocabulary. Great…

Year 3 have been looking at artists Faith Ringgold and Alma Thomas. They studied their work and replicated their style in textiles, ink and collage. Mandala originated in India and is used as symbolism in Buddhist and Hindu faiths. They enjoyed creating their own mandalas and textiles.

• Year 3 enjoyed learning about the valuable life saving work carried out by Search and Rescue volunteers. Seeing their equipment, hearing about their job and asking questions was really interesting.

Year 3 really enjoyed cheering and running with Gary McKee to raise money for Hospice at Home. Thank you all for your kind donations. Well done for running so well Year 3!

Year 3 enjoyed a Live Lesson online and created their top 10 favourite book list today. They celebrated World Book Day 2026 by looking fantastic in pyjamas and book character costumes, sharing a book with Reception and designing their own bookmarks. They also reviewed their favourite book in…

Year 3 have been controlling the ball with their hockey sticks today and practicing their hockey skills. 
 

Year 3 were using force meters to measure how many Newtons it takes to lift an object. They recorded their results and worked really in pairs. 
 

Year 3 took part in a Safe Internet day live lesson. They created their own AI chat bot and considered the risk of using AI. They designed brilliant posters to inform others. In HRSE they reflected on cyber bullying as part of anti-bullying and how to respond to bullying. 

Year 3 have been playing shape and place value guessing games, going for gold and solving number problems today. Happy Number Day!
 

Year 3 have really been testing their maths to the limit when multiplying and dividing 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. We used materials such as base ten and place value counters to help us to understand exactly how to o it. We then moved on to a written method. Well done Year 3!
 

Year 3 prepared some beautiful St. Bridget’s day prayer cards to distribute to the community. After celebrating Mass for St. Bridget’s Day, Year 3 walked up the street to the doctors surgery, Marion’s and Cohen’s Chemist, leaving a thoughtful message in each card.

Year 3 were investigating which surface caused the greatest friction on the car wheels. We tried Lino, carpet and tarmac. We have grass and wood to test on Monday. 

Which surface will the car travel furthest on? The surface with the least friction. Which one will it be?

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