--- title: "Year 3" url: "https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/category/year-3" school: "St Bridget's Catholic Primary School" --- # Year 3 [![Image of Year 3 Library Visit](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0936.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-19-23-27-year-3-library-visit) 19 October 2026 #### [Year 3 Library Visit](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-19-23-27-year-3-library-visit) Our Year 3 children had a lovely time visiting their local library for a special reading experience. During their visit, the children enjoyed exploring the library, discovering a wide range of books and choosing a book to take home and enjoy. There was something for everyone, from exciting… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-19-23-27-year-3-library-visit) [![Image of Year 2/3 Multi Sports Festival 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0937.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-16-23-14-year-2-3-multi-sports-festival-2026) 16 October 2026 #### [Year 2/3 Multi Sports Festival 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-16-23-14-year-2-3-multi-sports-festival-2026) Our Year 2 and 3 children had a wonderful time taking part in an exciting Multi-Sports Festival alongside pupils from lots of other schools. The festival was a fantastic opportunity for the children to try a variety of new sports, learn different skills and have fun being active. They took part… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-16-23-14-year-2-3-multi-sports-festival-2026) [![Image of Year 3/4 Tag Rugby 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0773.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-20-00-year-3-4-tag-rugby-2026) 13 October 2026 #### [Year 3/4 Tag Rugby 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-20-00-year-3-4-tag-rugby-2026) Year 3/4 Shine at the Tag Rugby Tournament! What a fantastic day of sport for our Year 3 and 4 children as they took part in an exciting Tag Rugby Tournament. The children showed great enthusiasm, determination and teamwork throughout the event, putting their skills to the test against… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-20-00-year-3-4-tag-rugby-2026) [![Image of Year 3 Soil Sample Explorations](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0774.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-19-51-year-3-soil-sample-explorations) 13 October 2026 #### [Year 3 Soil Sample Explorations](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-19-51-year-3-soil-sample-explorations) Year 3 have been getting their hands dirty as they embarked on an exciting adventure beneath the surface of the Earth. Using sieves, the children carefully sifted through the soil to investigate its contents. They were amazed to discover the variety of tiny animals, plant matter and… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-13-19-51-year-3-soil-sample-explorations) [![Image of Celebrating Our Lady of the Rosary, our Class Saint](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0436.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-21-09-celebrating-our-lady-of-the-rosary-our-class-saint) 7 October 2026 #### [Celebrating Our Lady of the Rosary, our Class Saint](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-21-09-celebrating-our-lady-of-the-rosary-our-class-saint) Year 3 have learnt all about Our Lady of the Rosary and how to pray the Rosary. They also began to learn about the four Mysteries of the Rosary: Luminous, Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious. The mysteries tell us all about Jesus’ life and Mary within his life. They visited the Grotto and created their… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-07-21-09-celebrating-our-lady-of-the-rosary-our-class-saint) [![Image of Year 3 Geography Field Walk](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0317.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-06-16-25-year-3-geography-field-walk) 6 October 2026 #### [Year 3 Geography Field Walk](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-06-16-25-year-3-geography-field-walk) Year 3 went out into Egremont to identify human and physical features. We found lots more human features than physical. Whilst we walked, we also helped to look after God’s creation by picking up litter. We had a great time. Well done Year 3! [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-06-16-25-year-3-geography-field-walk) [![Image of Year 3 Impasto Painting in Van Gogh’s Style](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0110(1).jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-22-20-year-3-impasto-painting-in-van-gogh-s-style) 2 October 2026 #### [Year 3 Impasto Painting in Van Gogh’s Style](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-22-20-year-3-impasto-painting-in-van-gogh-s-style) Year 3 have been using thick paint to create texture and marks to replicate Vincent Van Gogh’s style. Exploring his famous “Starry Night” was fun. [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-22-20-year-3-impasto-painting-in-van-gogh-s-style) [![Image of Year 3 Computing - Route Planners](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0307.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-30-16-50-year-3-computing-route-planners) 30 September 2026 #### [Year 3 Computing - Route Planners](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-30-16-50-year-3-computing-route-planners) Year 3 learnt how to write algorithms to code a pirate parrot and take a route around a treasure map. They used turns clockwise and anti-clockwise to code. They enjoyed giving directions and planning alternative routes. [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-30-16-50-year-3-computing-route-planners) [![Image of Year 3 Develop their painting techniques. ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9918.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-17-58-year-3-develop-their-painting-techniques) 18 September 2026 #### [Year 3 Develop their painting techniques. ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-17-58-year-3-develop-their-painting-techniques) Year 3 developed their shading skills to get tints of colours. They added white to primary colours, then added white to change the tone. Their tints will be very useful for their colour mixing skills to be used during next week’s painting . [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-17-58-year-3-develop-their-painting-techniques) [![Image of Year 3 Rockstars ](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2218.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-17-50-year-3-rockstars) 18 September 2026 #### [Year 3 Rockstars ](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-17-50-year-3-rockstars) We all enjoyed taking part in a rock band today. We heard some wonderful music and learnt how the instruments work. It was great fun! I am sure we have some rockstars in the making🤩😂🤩 [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-17-50-year-3-rockstars) [![Image of Year 3 and 4 Rugby Coach 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_7870.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-11-05-year-3-and-4-rugby-coach-2026) 17 September 2026 #### [Year 3 and 4 Rugby Coach 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-11-05-year-3-and-4-rugby-coach-2026) Year 3 and 4 enjoyed having a rugby coach from St. Benedict’s School to teach them some skills. Some children will be attending a school tournament later this term to represent St. Bridget’s. It was lovely to have the opportunity for everyone to experience the game. [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-11-05-year-3-and-4-rugby-coach-2026) [![Image of Year 3 Place Value 2026](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0123.jpeg)](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-10-59-year-3-place-value-2026) 17 September 2026 #### [Year 3 Place Value 2026](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-10-59-year-3-place-value-2026) Year 3 have been very busy developing their knowledge of 3-digit numbers to 1,000. They used base ten, place value counters, charts and part whole models to partition 3-digit numbers. As well as writing them in digits and words, they also understood the value of each digit using partitioning to… [Continue reading](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-10-59-year-3-place-value-2026) ![St Bridget's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-bridget-s-catholic-primary-school/images/logo/St_Bridgets_Logo_White_Linear.png) **St Bridget's Catholic Primary School** St Bridget's Lane Egremont Cumbria CA22 2BD Tel: 01946 820320 ## School Enquiries Contact Mrs Parr in the Office for further information. © Copyright 2018–2026 St Bridget's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-bridgets-pri.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)