Spring 2

Week 1

RE

We were looking at the famous artwork The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci. 

In RE we were learning about Maundy Thursday and the events leading up to Easter Sunday. 

We looked at an artwork that depicted Jesus' last supper and created a freeze frame. 

Week 2

RE - Shrove Tuesday

As a part of the King Ed's Passport, we made, flipped and ate pancakes for Pancake Day. 

Geography - Fieldwork

We are currently learning about mountains and rivers. We decided to take a walk down to Maun Valley Nature Reserve to have a look at our local river and see if we could spot any of the features we have learned. 

Reading - World Book Day

On Friday 7th March, we dressed up in pajamas, shared our favourite stories and took part in an online event with an author and illustrator!

Week 3

BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK - CHANGE AND ADAPT

10th -14th March

For this year's theme, Year 3's have looked at "forever plastics" and thought about how we can change our ways when it comes to plastic use. The children looked at microplastics, how long they take to degrade in our seas and oceans and the impact it has on our environment and our planet. They thought about different plastic items they use and suitable alternatives which can be re-used or is better for the planet. 

Maths

This week was the last week learning about length and perimeter. The children have enjoyed this unit and have learned how to find the perimeter of regular shapes. 

English

The children have been building up to a narrative piece based on the text The Wolves in the Walls where they are writing a spooky setting description and including some dialogue between characters. This is the first time they have learned how to punctuate speech properly and how effective it can be when telling a story or moving a plot forward. 

Art Gallery Showcase

In both classes, the children have been preparing for their art gallery showcase on Friday afternoon to show parents/carers and families their work in art this term. Our artist study is Kirsty Lorenz and the children created water colour pieces using a bouquet of flowers they arranged. 

Week 4

English - Narrative writing

This week, we finished our piece based on Wolves in the Walls. The children have learned how to punctuate speech and write a spooky setting description.

Music - Composition

The children have started their composition unit where they created sounds to accompany a story. They thought about using a combination of pitched, unpitched instruments and body percussion. 

PE - Tag Rugby

In PE this term, the children have learned how to play tag rugby. They have practised different skills and learning the rules and strategy when playing in an attacking or defensive position. 

Week 5 

Community Outreach - Willow Tree Care Home

Some year 3 children spent an afternoon singing to some elderly residents at a local care home. The children spread joy around and showed the true power of music connecting people. The children have learned serveral Easter hymns and songs and performed these to an audience. They ended the visit off with a surprise from the Easter bunny!

Maths - Fractions

We have started our fractions unit and the children have learned so much already! In Elm class, the children identify the fraction of the class who are present each day during register and the fraction who are absent. They are applying their knowledge to real life events!

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

On Friday afternoon, some Year 3's and special women in their lives spent the afternoon spending time together enjoying an afternoon tea. There were over 50 families who signed up to take part! 

Week 6

RE - Visit to St Peter's & St Paul's Church in Mansfield (our local area)

The children took part in a range of activities linked to the Easter story. This consolidated the children's learning from this term where they looked at the days and events which lead up to Easter. 

Easter Hat Parade & Raffle

Some of the children have taken part in our annual Easter Hat Parade on the school playground. 

Spring 1