Year 3 Weekly Blog 13.9.23 - ‘Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.’

The time is flying by, what a fantastic week we’ve had in year 3. The children have spent time this week planning their class worships, we have chosen stories from the Bible to share and have planned to sing their favourite hymns. Next week our worship will be led by Dexter, Halle and Jacob.

On Monday the whole completed the first ‘My Happy Mind’ sessions in their classes. We learnt about neuroplasticity! I wonder if you child can tell you what it is? Each week we will be sharing a my happy mind conversation starter for you to try at home.


In English we have continued reading Paddington bear. The children have been detectives and answer true or false questions about what we have read so far. We’ve also spent some time identifying verbs in sentences. It’s been great to see the children taking ownership and self editing their work with their purple pencils.

In Maths we have continued adding 3 numbers together, thinking about the number bonds we know that can help us calculate more effectively. We have continued our learning of time this week with Miss Bassett. The more conversations you can have about time at home, the better!

The children did Our Lady’s proud at swimming this week. They all completed a mini swimming assessment so that they could be grouped accordingly. We were so impressed with the children’s enthusiasm and support for their class mates. It was wonderful to see them all having a go, no matter their confidence in the water. I wonder if over the week the children can practise getting dressed as fast as they can? Why not challenge them to be ready in 5 minutes with a timer?

Our computing lesson focused on passwords - why do we have them? What is a good password? Why should we keep our passwords safe? The children had a go at making really tricky password and them explained why they were effective. We recorded on concept maps, ways we use the internet at home and at school, then shared these on a private class blog.

We had our second Kidsafe lesson today and talked all about bullying and saying ‘NO!’. The session letter can be found opposite.


Certificates

Isla - it has been lovely to see you working co-operatively with your learning partner this week. I have noticed you being helpful and considerate, finding ways to support your partner whilst always making sure you are completing your work too. Your friends are lucky to have you as a friend.

Jack - you have had a super start to Year 3. We have really noticed how focused you have been in class, your listening skills are spot on and this means you get the most from every lesson. You are a great role model to your friends. Keep it up!

This half term’s virtues are attentive and Discerning.

Our Virtue Star this week have been awarded to: Marla

Lunchtime Awards:
Role Model: Henry O
Marvelous Manners: Vincent



Reminders

  • Please fill in the medical and consent forms, if you are yet to do so. Apologies for the link not working earlier in the week.

  • We would like to welcome you all for a visit our classroom for induction evening on Wednesday 18th September. We wil be holdng 2 session - session 1 3.45-4.30pm, Sesson 2 4.45-5.30pm. All of our year 3 team will be here, giving us the wonderful opportunity to give you all the essential information about Year 3 and answer any questions you may have.

  • On Friday 20th September we will be joining parishioners at the parish rooms for coffee morning. It would be lovely if you could join us.

  • The children will be going to the library on the 25th September to change their books. We will be leaving school at 2pm and would be very grateful of some extra adult support. If you are free, please can you email Mrs Naylor L.naylor@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

  • Annual Flu Vaccination: This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and can cause serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the spread of Flu. The vaccination is free and is a quick, simple, painless spray up the nose. Please complete the online consent form. If you DO NOT wish your child to be vaccinated for whatever reason please complete the form stating NO and the reasons.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Naylor, Mrs Carter and Miss Hennessey.