📖 RE

This week, we’ve introduced the children to Judaism- what it means to be Jewish and the importance of faith and tradition in Jewish life. We talked about how Judaism traces back thousands of years and how it has influenced other major religions, like Christianity and Islam. The children were fascinated to learn about the rich cultural and spiritual heritage that comes with this ancient faith.

One of the central parts of our learning, has been examining the Ten Commandments, which the children learnt, are a set of moral guidelines given to the Jewish people by God. We also delved into the Torah, which is the most sacred text in Judaism. The children were particularly intrigued by how the Torah is read during Jewish worship services, with great respect and care, and how it teaches not only religious practices but also values like fairness and compassion.

Throughout our lessons, the children have participated in lively discussions, asked thoughtful questions, and engaged in creative activities to deepen their understanding. It’s been a rewarding experience for the children.

🔢 Maths

This week in Maths, we have been working hard to finish off our Statistics topic. We have been putting all our learning into practice and developing our confidence in collecting, presenting and interpreting data.

We focused on drawing bar charts, making sure that our charts were neat, accurate and easy to read. We discussed the importance of giving our charts a clear title, labelling the axes correctly and using an appropriate scale. We took great care when drawing our bars and checking that the information was presented accurately. Once our bar charts were complete, we looked closely at the information and practised writing statements about what the data showed.

✏️ English

This week in English, we have been putting our fantastic writing skills to work by creating our very own information pages all about magnets! This has been a wonderful opportunity to combine our English learning with the exciting knowledge we have gained throughout our Thematic topic.

We began by exploring the key features of an information text, discussing how these help to organise facts and make information clear, interesting and easy for the reader to understand. We looked closely at the importance of using headings and subheadings to introduce different sections, as well as including labelled diagrams and captions to provide extra detail and support our explanations. We also explored how a glossary can help readers understand new or unfamiliar vocabulary.

We enjoyed using our knowledge of magnets to explain how they work, explore magnetic and non-magnetic materials, and describe the different ways magnets are used. We challenged ourselves to include interesting facts, accurate scientific vocabulary and clear explanations to teach our readers all about this fascinating topic.

We worked hard to present our learning neatly and ensure that all the important features of an information text were included.

📌Reminders: 

• Year 3 have PE on Fridays and should come to school dressed in the correct school PE kit. 

• 3R and 3Y will swim on Tuesdays next term- children will need to come dressed in their PE kit to school on this day, and bring with them their swimming costumes to change into.  

• Swimming kit reminder: full swimming costume/swim shorts. All children must wear a swimming hat and will be expected to remove jewellery (including stud earrings). 

• Year 3 Pre-History WOW Day: Monday 9^th November

Key messages: 

• Children return to school on Tuesday 3^rd November.

• On Tuesday 3^rd October and Wednesday 4^th October, we have Parent Teacher Consultations. 3Y will have their PTCs on Tuesday 3^rd October and Thursday 5^th October. We look forward to meeting with you!

• Please can children ensure they bring a Healthy snack in for breaktimes. 

• Children will need to make sure they have a pair of Wellies in school, so that they are able to use the environmental area and field at lunchtimes. As the cold weather creeps in, children will also need to wear a coat to school.

Thank you!

To our children and families, we extend our warmest wishes for a restful and enjoyable half-term break. May this time be filled with laughter, relaxation, and cherished moments spent with loved ones. Whether you're embarking on exciting adventures or simply enjoying some well-deserved downtime at home, we hope you return refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities that await us in the weeks ahead.

Whatever your plans are, we hope that you enjoy spending time doing the things that bring you happiness! We look forward to welcoming children back, on Tuesday 3rd October.

The Year 3 Team