Year 3 – Telling the Time Homework for Half Term

22nd May 2025Claire Dutton

In Maths, we have been learning all about time. Children have recapped telling the time to 15 and 5 minutes on an analogue clock from Year 2 and we have extended this to read the time to any minutes past or to the hour. To help consolidate this learning please find some homework below that you could do at home over the half-term holiday. There will be 100 HoWL points for anyone completing the homework!

And, don’t forget, you can still practise telling the time just by looking at any clocks that you come across – anywhere! Why not challenge yourself to read the time every time you see a clock or a watch? Can you get quicker at doing this by the end of the week?!

Telling the time to 5 minutes – 3 levels of challenge! (includes answers)

Telling the time to the minute – 3 levels of challenge! (includes answers)

Class 9 | Expert Visitor

20th May 2025Jake Taylor

A massive thank you to Andy who took the time to come in and speak to the class all about his job and his love for rocks! The children were so engaged with the session and loved getting to examine some of the different rocks that were brought in! What a fantastic way to introduce the children to our next case study!

Class 9 | Magna Visit!

13th May 2025Jake Taylor

We had a fantastic day at Magna today! We got the chance to explore the building and experience its fire, water, air and earth exhibitions as well as completing a hands-on workshop all about rocks and volcanoes. We also got to experience ‘The Big Melt,’ which showcased the start up of the furnace at the old steelworks, as well as finishing off the day on the brilliant outdoor play park!

Y3/4 Quick Cricket in the sun!

12th May 2025Chris Mumby

A few bats, a tennis ball, and some makeshift stumps are all we need. It’s easy to set up, and even easier to get people involved.

Most days, as soon as the break starts, we head outside and get a game going. The format is really casual—just a few overs each, fast-paced, and relaxed. No pressure, just pick up a bat or ball and join in.

It’s been a great way to spend time in the sun, get some fresh air, and take a real break. There’s plenty of laughing, the occasional big hit, and some very enthusiastic fielding.

What’s nice is how inclusive it is. You don’t have to be good at cricket to enjoy it. Everyone gets a go, and no one takes it too seriously.Playing quick cricket at lunch has turned into something we all look forward to. It’s a simple way to break up the day, get moving, and enjoy a bit of sunshine and good company.

Y3/4 – School Visit – Final Reminders

9th May 2025Claire Dutton

The countdown is on to our upcoming visits so here are just a few reminders to ensure everyone is in the know:

  • Children should arrive at school for our usual time of 8.30am and we expect to be back in time for 3pm collection from our usual doors.
  • Children are required to wear their school t-shirt / polo and their school jumper or cardigan (n.b. even if it is warm weather, it will be cool inside the venue).
  • Children should wear comfortable, long trousers or leggings in a dark colour. No jeans, shorts or skirts.
  • Children will need to wear safe and comfortable footwear, such as trainers. No sandals, crocs or sliders.
  • Children will need to bring their packed lunches and a securely fastened water bottle in a bag that they can comfortably carry themselves. Where pupils are receiving a school packed lunch, please send your child with a bag that can accommodate this.
  • As some of our time may be spent outdoors in a play area, please ensure your child has appropriate items for this. As we expect it to be warm weather, a sunhat and suncream may be advisable. If the weather is particularly cold or wet, then a lightweight coat with a hood will be needed. Please ensure these items fit securely in your child’s bag.
  • Children are not permitted to eat or drink on the coach, and we will not have time to visit the gift shop during our trip. Therefore, no sweets, snacks or money is needed.

And, finally, just a quick reminder to (a) pay any outstanding trip monies via Parent Pay, and (b) ensure you have signed and returned any forms sent home by your child’s class teacher. Thank you 🙂

We can’t wait enjoy our trip with everyone and for the children to bring their expedition learning to life with what is sure to be a fabulous experience. Not many sleeps to go now!

Proud Teacher Moment at the VE Day Service

8th May 2025Jayne Rodgers

Today was one of those days when you remember why you became a teacher!

Paisley, Erin, Myla, George, Olivia, Willow, Willow, Macky, Reeva and Gabby were invited to read a poem at the VE Day Memorial service in Thorne Park this morning and I was so proud of the children and the way that even the very youngest of them seemed to understand that although it was a celebration of the end of the war, it was also a solemn occasion which they were attending to show respect.

Winston Churchill once said  – “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it’ – so the chance to attend events such as these where they can begin to understand the devastating effects of war will hopefully ingrain in them the importance of peace.

You were a credit to yourselves, your families and our school.

You were all awesome!