A huge well done to this week’s Crew Champions in Year 3/4! It was inspiring to hear about the incredible effort you’ve put into your learning and how you’ve proudly earned your character trait badges — keep it up
Y3/4 Community Meeting
Category : Mrs Dutton’s Class
Class 10 – chair drumming
Today, we have enjoyed another chair drumming session with Mr Pickles and it was lovely to see (and hear!) the improvement in our music already … well done everyone, let’s keep it up!
Class 10 – Rock’n – N – Roll’n with our Expert Visitor
Class 10 loved listening to and learning from our expert geology visitor today – one of our very own Year 3 parents, Mr Swinbourne! We learned about the rock cycle and were fascinated by the metamorphosis that rocks go through over millions and billions of years. We were also lucky enough to have an opportunity to get hands on with many of the rock types we discussed, as well as make links to the learning we experienced on our school trip to Magna last week.
Thank you for visiting us, Mr Swinbourne – Class 10 are very grateful! 🙂
Y3 Spelling – w.c. 19.5.2025
Here is the spelling practice to support last week’s learning: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJHuciFyhlwuECo30DNFrb2ahHjNd838/view?usp=sharing
Year 3 G Block Volcano art
Class 10 – Magnificent Magna!
Wow! What a fabulous trip we have enjoyed to Magna today. We have spent time playing in the fire, air, water and earth pavilions as well as outside on the outstanding play area. The Big Melt show introduced us to the process of melting metals and our workshop gave us the opportunity to research different types of rocks and minerals, as well as creating our very own explosive volcanoes! I was super proud of everyone in Class 10 today so well done boys and girls – thank you for a great day out 🙂 Mrs Dutton x.
You can check out all of our photos in the movie below:
KS1 Phonics
In Miss Rodgers and Mrs Clays groups this week the children have been learning ‘dge’.
In Miss Schon’s group we are continuing to learn the split digraph sounds in more depth. This week we have been developing our fluency by reading the book Yig’s Trombone and practising answering comprehension questions. Next we will be moving on to the split digraph u-e sound.
In Miss Coopers group we have been learning /ue/
Y3/4 Quick Cricket in the sun!
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.
Year 3 Spelling Practice – w/c 12.5.2025
Y3/4 – School Visit – Final Reminders
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!