Welcome to Year 3!

This week so far: 

What a week it has been in Year 3! The children have begun learning about measurement in maths, covering units such as millimetres, centimetres, and metres. We have been enjoying ourselves by measuring different things around the classroom and determining which unit is best for various objects/areas. We even measured Ms Gault!

In English, the children did a fantastic job of writing their story about Jemmy Button, a young lad who travelled to distant lands for new experiences, then returned home to spread what he had learned. I was impressed to see the detail in which they described their settings and our character's feelings, focusing on expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials and speech. 

In PE, we have been back outside (hurray), learning about volleyball and practising ball control and coordination. We have also started to look at and dive into our extravaganza dance to 'Singin' in the Rain'. After the drumming workshop, it's clear to see that Year 3 can keep a beat! In science, we brushed our teeth and learned just how well we do it!

In computing, we have been learning about algorithms on a program called Scratch. I have been amazed at what some of the children have produced, by carefully crafting instructions for their little character to follow, the creativity is truly special to see. The children also looked at creating their own spirographs through inputting instructions and code.

Have a great weekend!