We have had another lovely week and the children have been so enthusiastic and eager to engage in their learning.

We would like to say another big “Thank you” to all of you - you have made coming in to school and going home run really smoothly and we really appreciate this in school. We are still missing a few emails giving consent for photos on the website. If you have not yet sent us an email, please could you do this as soon as possible - we are sorry that we have not been able to put all of the child’s photos on the website this week but hope that you will email us your consent soon.

Please email both myself and Miss Edmondson:

l.brisco@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

k.edmondson@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

The children have been very focused during lessons this week and they have amazed us with their concentration and enthusiasm for learning.

We have now managed to do most of our Star Reading tests and children have been given their new ZPD and reading targets. (We have stuck a little sheet in the front of their reading record book (little green book) so that you can see new ZPDs and targets—however some children have not had their green books in school but we will stick these sheets in as soon as the books are brought into school.) Please make sure all reading books and reading record books are returned to school on a daily basis. Thank you

We have continued to think about ourselves and our feelings and knowing that we are all special and loved. We have thought about the qualities that you need to keep trying even when things become difficult and we have shared the story of the Hare and the Tortoise We are really trying to spot all of the times that we are doing these things in class. Keep up the good work children.

At the end of each day, we have continued to share the daily Examen and reflected on our day. We have thought about the things that have happened throughout the day and also whether they have been things that have made us and others happy or whether they have been things that we are sorry that we have done because they have hurt ourselves or others. We have also shared our gratitude for the things that have happened each day—and we have realized that we need to be grateful for so many things. We are so lucky!

We have continued to look at “Numbers to 1000” and started looking at counting in 100s and building numbers to 1000 using 100s, 10s and 1s. The children have been really focused with their maths. Have a look at the class photos for this week and see how busy we have been making different numbers.

On Wednesday the children continued to explore different pieces of music, thinking about mood, speed, instruments etc. They were very focused and enthusiastic with this and tried hard to share their thoughts and ideas about the different pieces of music.

We hope that you enjoy these photos of us learning.

Let’s Celebrate

Again this week it has been incredibly hard to have to choose just two children to receive our certificates but I am delighted to say that we have decided to give the certificates to Ruby-Lilly and Jay. Ruby-Lilly receives a Co-operative Roger Robin certificate for being so kind and helpful within the class. She is always ready to help others and keep our classroom looking neat and tidy. Well done Ruby-Lilly, we are so grateful for all of your help. What a fabulous start to the year - we know that you will try to keep this up throughout the year. Jay receives a Cooper Crab certificate for his focus. You have concentrated so well in all of our lessons Jay and you have been a super learner. You have been on fire and we have all been so impressed with all of your work this week Jay. Well done - keep up the good work. Matilda received Jacqui’s Marvellous Manners certificate this week. Well done Matilda—manners cost us nothing but they mean so much to others.

Last week, the children wrote and shared short speeches in class in a bid to become our Class Councillors for this year. After voting for each other, we are very proud to announce Millie and Charlie as our new Class Councillors. Well done to both of you, we know that you will do a fantastic job of helping to lead our class. Well done also to everyone for their lovely speeches.

Things to Note:

Please make sure that you look at the home learning page for this week’s home learning. Home learning will be posted on the website and should be sent back to school by the following Thursday. Many thanks.
Please make sure that you have watched the induction video (posted Friday 28th August) on the class web page so that you are aware of procedures and important things to be aware of in Year 3.
If your child has a cold, please could you send them to school with a packet of tissues. Many thanks.
Please could you also ensure that you have sent the “Who is picking up?” sheet back to school.
Please complete the medical forms following the link which has been emailed to you. (If you have not sent us an email address we have not been able to send this to you yet. Please make sure that we have an email address to correspond with you with asap. Many thanks.)

Thank you for all your support and co-operation this week. Together we have made it a great success!

We hope that you have a lovely weekend and a well deserved rest after such a busy week.

Take care and stay safe

The Year 3 Team Miss Brisco, Miss Edmondson, Miss Woodrow and Mrs Mather.