Class 3 blog

28.11 

This week has been full of exciting learning across the curriculum! In English, the children have been planning monuments to honour the Windrush Generation and have started writing pitches to the council to encourage them to build these monuments. In maths, we have begun exploring equivalent fractions and learning how to simplify them, while in geography we have been studying population pyramids and what they reveal about different countries. In science, our focus has been on vertebrates and invertebrates, and the children have enjoyed classifying animals and discussing their features. We also celebrated Parliament Week, with some pupils already drafting their manifestos and speeches as they prepare to run for Pupil Parliament—elections will take place at the end of next week, and we can’t wait to see their ideas come to life!

09.01

The children have settled back into the school routine nicely and we have seen some great work in Class 3 this week. We have started a new story in Book Club which takes us on an exciting adventure during 1920's America. The children have looked at the fashion and technology during the prohibition and made some great comparisons to modern day New York.

In English we have stepped into the role of both the press and crime correspondents as we began our new focus based on news reports. We continue our fractions topic in maths and also start our new Ancient Rome topic in History! DT this half term is super exciting as we will learn how to make both tomato and white sauces! We learnt all about the production of pasta and high-risk foods ahead of our practical learning over the coming weeks.

06.03

It’s been a lovely, busy week in class! In English we’ve been diving into the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, chatting about what makes them so unique and having fun exploring the characters, structure and language that bring them to life. In Maths, we’ve been taking on long division — and everyone has shown brilliant determination as they worked through the tricky steps. Science was hands‑on and exciting as we experimented with electrical circuits, testing out bulbs, wires and switches to see what would happen. In Art, the children really enjoyed creating maps of their own journeys, adding landmarks and using different styles to make each one personal. A great week full of creativity and curiosity!                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

 13.03

It’s been another busy and exciting week in class! In Maths, we’ve been using multiplication and division to solve multi‑step problems, thinking about the order of operations and using what we already know to help us reason and explain our answers. In English, we’ve been exploring how dialogue can move a story forward, and we’ve started creating our own characters ready for our very own versions of fairy tales. In Geography, we’ve been learning about different vegetation belts and biomes around the world, and the children have enjoyed discovering how climates affect the plants and animals that live there. In Music, we’ve begun planning our own jukebox musicals inspired by a chosen song, which has led to lots of creativity, laughter and brilliant ideas. A fantastic week of learning all round!

18.03

This week, the whole school was treated to an engaging and informative talk from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Living so close to our beautiful coastline, learning how to enjoy the sea safely is incredibly important for all our children, and the RNLI delivered a session that was both exciting and invaluable.

The timing of the visit linked perfectly with the Year 4, 5 and 6 swimming lessons, helping the children make strong connections between water safety in the pool and safety in open water. The RNLI educators shared real-life examples, demonstrated essential safety techniques, and ensured every pupil understood not only how to stay safe themselves, but also how to recognise when someone else may need help.

Children learned key messages for keeping safe at the coast, including:

• Stop and Think – Take a moment to assess the environment before going near the water.
• Stay Together – Always stay close to friends or family.
• Float – If you fall into the water unexpectedly, fight the urge to panic; lie back, spread your arms, and float.
• Rip Currents – What they are, how to spot them, and how to react safely.
• Call for Help – Who to go to, how to recognise lifeguards, and when to call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

The children also discussed how to stay safe on the beach itself, including keeping clear of unstable cliffs, knowing what to do if they become lost and staying protected from the sun and heat on warm days.

The children were full of enthusiasm, asked thoughtful questions, and came away with a much deeper understanding of how to stay safe by the sea—knowledge that will help keep them and their families safe on our wonderful coast.

A big thank you to the RNLI for their time, energy and expertise!