Class 3

Welcome to Class 3

Class 3 Timetable

Dates for Spring Term 2025

Monday 

• Reading diaries will be checked- four or more reads in a week will earn a house point. Every 10 reading house points earns a small prize!
• Spelling test
• Homework is handed out on a Monday and must be handed  in the following Monday
• Sports club with Mr Edwards

Tuesday 

• Collective worship in church

Friday

• PE and Swimming. Please make sure children have suitable clothing for  indoor PE. Earrings must be removed. PE kits need to be in school Monday-Friday. Swimming kits need to be in school on Friday.

Spring Term Topic Web: Africa

Spring Term 2025: Africa

Essential Question: What does equality mean to you?

Main Learning Outcomes for Spring Term 2025: 

English: A performance poem 'The Orange Tree' linked to the class text 'Journey to Jo'Burg'. This will be uploaded to the Class 3 webpage once complete.

Art: An African oil painting in the style of African artist Francis Sampson, depicting African landscapes and tribal costume.

Class 3 Shared Texts- Spring Term

Reading and Writing- What does equality mean to you?

We will read the texts below this term beginning with 'Zoo' by Anthony Browne. We will discuss equality, sanctuary and freedom. This will lead to the children writing their own Zoo narrative from an animal's perspective (rather than a human's). We will then build on our knowledge to research and write a balanced argument, debating the question, 'Should zoos be allowed?'

Our second and third texts 'Journey to Jo'Burg' by Beverley Naidoo and 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandella (abridged version) are about apartheid in South Africa and will raise many questions about segregation and equality. After reading and discussing these texts, the children will write a poem about an Orange Tree using figurative language, before stepping back in time and writing a persuasive letter to the President of South Africa (using skills learnt in the autumn term) asking him to end apartheid on behalf of the children in the story.

Autumn Term 2024

Essential Question: What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?

Essential question for Autumn Term 2024:

What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?

Main Learning Outcomes for Autumn Term 2024: 

English- A published Ancient Greek myth (available to purchase on Amazon)

D&T- Pandora's box

Autumn Term Project Web

Happy Christmas Class 3

We have had a great term studying the Ancient Greeks and have produced some wonderful work. I am particularly impressed with your published Ancient Greek myth and the Pandora's boxes that you designed and made in D&T. See below for all the photos of your wonderful work.

Have a lovely Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in January.

Our project is Africa and our essential question is 'What does equality mean to you?'

D&T- Pandora's Box

Will Zeus be impressed? Are they sturdy enough to imprison the evils until Pandora is unable to resist temptation and finally opens the box?

Greek Day

Class 3 came to school in ancient Greek costumes and completed the following tasks:

1. Ancient Greek Quiz
2. Ancient Greek Food Tasting
3. Creating an ancient Greek Dish
4. Creating an ancient Greek Restaurant Menu
5. Decorating an ancient Greek Plate
6. Playing the ancient Greek game 'Petteia'

D&T- Locks for Pandora's box

We used TinkerCad (a computer aided design program) to design a 3D lock for Pandora's box.

A 3D printer used the design to create the lock. We attached the lock to Pandora's box.

We hope you like them.

D&T- Making Pandora's Box

In groups of four, Class 3 have designed and made impressive wooden boxes that will contain the evils released by Pandora. They will need to be sturdy and attractive in order to impress Zeus.

Together we can!

Next week, the children will use their ancient Greek art work to decorate the boxes.

Snow Day Home Study

A recipe for winter

If you are unable to make it into the school due to the snow please write a 'Recipe for Winter'.

Read the WAGOLL below for ideas. Don't forget to begin with a list of ingredients. Use adverbs such as first, second, next, finally.

Challenge: to include figurative language

​​​​​​PSHE Workshop

Relationships- Conflict and Resolution

Lincolnshire Stay Safe Partnership visited our school to run a workshop- 'How to deal with conflict'.

We played an excellent discussion game as a class and focused on how to resolve conflicts.

Odd Socks Day- Wednesday 13th November

Question: Why are Class 3 wearing odd socks?

Answer: To celebrate our differences during anti-bullying week.

What would the world be like if we were all the same?

It is important to celebrate and respect our differences.

Exciting News!

Class 3's Greek myth has been published and is available to purchase on Amazon. Please click on the link below.

Writing needs an audience!

Parental Feedback:

The children loved sharing the final draft of their Greek myth chapter with their parents before it was submitted for publication. Feedback enables us to become better writers, so thank you parents for your supportive and constructive comments- please see below.

Autumn Term 1 Newsletter

Class 3 have settled in really well. They have had a great term studying the Ancient Greeks and have produced some wonderful work in all subjects. I am particularly impressed with their Ancient Greek myth about our very own heroine- Dentonia.

Our class book is called ‘Dentonia, Medusa and the Evils’. It will soon be published and available to purchase on Amazon, allowing the children to share their excellent work with friends and family.

The children had a great time at PGL and took part in a variety of activities. Behaviour was excellent and they worked well as a team

I am very proud of all the children in Class 3.

Next term, we will be making Pandora’s Box in D&T and in Maths we will begin work on fractions.

Have a great half term holiday.

Writing

Class 3 have worked hard this term editing and redrafting their Greek myth to ensure that they meet the requirements of their audience (9-12 year olds). Their aim is to entertain and excite their reader with detailed description and adventurous plots.

Outcome: A published Greek myth in paperback, available to purchase online.

Purpose: to entertain the reader with adventurous plots and detailed description

Audience: 9-12 year olds

Feedback: Class 3 will share their myths and receive feedback from their parents, Class 2 and Mrs Orme. The book will also be our class text and we will read it for pleasure each afternoon and provide feedback to the author of each chapter.

The children edited and redrafted their stories six times:

Draft 1 editing focus: an exciting plot to entertain the reader

Draft 2 editing focus: detailed character description using 'show not tell' techniques

Draft 3 editing focus: detailed setting description to 'paint' a clear picture for their reader

Draft 4 editing focus: using clever 'show not tell' techniques

Draft 5 editing focus: interesting dialogue that entertains and moves the story along

Final Draft for audience: sentence structure and clever vocabulary to suit the audience. All success criteria on rubrics included and checked.

They worked in pairs or small groups  to critique and offer suggestions to improve and edit their writing to ensure that it suited the purpose and met the requirements of the audience.

Maths

Class 3 enjoyed using counters to make arrays, in order to work out common factors of numbers.

Art

Some amazing illustrations to be included in our  published Greek myth- Dentonia, Medusa and the Evils. This will be available to purchase from the 'Feedaread' website in November. We will keep you posted.

Science- Earth and Space

This term Class 3 have been learning all about our solar system and planets. So far they have studied ancient theories as to why people believed the Earth was flat and compared this to the modern evidence Scientists use today. We have also compared theories about how planets move around the solar system including those from Aristotle, Copernicus and Isaac Newton. We discussed the geocentric model and compared this to Heliocentric model. Here are some pictures of Class 3 demonstrating the Heliocentric model. 

History Debate- The Ancient Greeks

If you were an ancient Greek, would you rather live in Athens or Sparta? Class 3 researched, then had a group debate providing valid arguments supported by historical evidence.

My Style Ancient Greek Writing Competition

Congratulations to Eva, William, Lexi, Isaac, Jude and Cora V-D for winning the Ancient Greek writing competition. Well done.

Autumn Term 2024- 'What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?'

This term, Class 3's essential question is 'What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?' We will learn about the lives and achievements of the Ancient Greeks and will read a range of exciting myths.

Published Class Book: Dentonia and the Evils

Class 3's writing outcome for Autumn 2024 is to write their own Greek myth called 'Dentonia, Medusa and the Evils'. Dentonia, beloved daughter of the recently deceased King, is the heroine of the story. Unfortunately, the crown has been stolen  by her evil cousin. In order  to claim it back, she has to complete a deadly quest to find the evils that have been released from Pandora's box. The only problem is that they are controlled by Medusa, a terrifying gorgon who turns her victims to stone...

Will Dentonia succeed? 

Class 3 will write and edit their myth throughout Term 1 to ensure that it is ready for publication. It will be available to purchase on Amazon in December 2024. 

Please read the letter from the publisher below.

Reading 

Reading is the key to learning in all areas of the curriculum. Class 3 read daily at school and are expected to read at least four times a week at home and record this in their reading  diary (which is checked every Monday). It is the most important homework activity and we encourage parents to be actively involved.

Regular reading is rewarded with house points and prizes.

The teacher reads a range of stories, non-fiction and poetry to the class each day.

Settling in/ Drama

Class 3 have settled in really well over the first few weeks of term. They are enjoying their project on the Ancient Greeks. Our essential question is 'What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?' They are particularly looking forward to making Pandora's box in D&T. 

They also enjoy drama activities during reading comprehension lessons: Conscience alley and hot seating  help us to understand and empathise with characters. They help us to use evidence from the text to support our answers.

KS2 Statutory Spellings Lists to Practise at Home

Class 3 Rules

Class 3 Newsletter- Term 6 July 2024

This term the children have enjoyed learning about Charles Darwin and survival of the fittest. Work has been linked to our essential question:

 ‘Does nature decide who survives?’

English

The children have produced excellent written work for their writing portfolios, including fiction, biographies, diaries, information texts and balanced arguments, and I am very impressed! Well done Class 3.

D&T- Healthy Biscuits

The children have researched, designed and made delicious healthy biscuits using wholemeal, organic ingredients and healthy added fruits and vegetables. The children worked really well in their groups, researching, supporting and encouraging each other- please see photos below.

Art- 3D sculptures

The children designed and created newly evolved animals (using newspaper, Modroc and aluminium wire) with special adaptations that allow them to survive in a given environment- please see photos below. I am very impressed with the results.

Year 6 Leavers- Super SATS Results

And finally, a sad farewell to our amazing Year 6’s as they move on to exciting times at secondary school. They have shown fantastic team spirit this year and have become strong, confident individuals who are always ready to take on a challenge. Their SATS results were excellent and I am incredibly proud of them- well done. I know that they will do well- we will miss them all. We still have the water fight to look forward to so get your water pistols ready Year 6!

I look forward to working with the Year 5’s again in September.

Good luck Year 6.

I hope that you all have a happy and safe summer holiday

Year 6 Leavers' Water fight

Year 6 Leavers Poem by Year 5

Geography- map work

Class 3 walked around the village, gathering information, then created a map of Denton with a key. To follow this up, they created a habitat map for the newly evolved animal  they sculpted in Art. Their map explains how their animal is adapted to living in its habitat. The habitat contains the human and physical geographical features that allow their animal to survive. Please see some great examples below.

Class 3 Art/ Science- Animal Sculptures

Class 3 designed and created newly evolved animals that had special features adapted to their chosen environment/ habitat.

The children used aluminium wire, Modroc and newspaper.

D&T- Making Healthy Biscuits

This term, Class 3 have designed and made healthy biscuits, focusing on seasonality and local produce. Some groups produced savoury biscuits, others sweetened their biscuits with fresh fruit and vegetables. They really enjoyed tasting and evaluating the finished product!

RE experience at Harlaxton Primary School

The children had a wonderful afternoon learning more about world religions through the St. Phillip's centre. They had the opportunity to talk to local faith leaders and ask insightful questions to compare religions and further their understanding. The children really enjoyed speaking to the experts, exploring the artefacts and looking at the clothes. 

Class 3 Newsletter- May 2024

English and Maths

It’s been a very busy term for the Year 6 children in Class 3, preparing for and completing their SATS tests. I am incredibly proud of their hard work and perseverance. Year 5 worked brilliantly alongside.

Writing

We have a great topic this term- ‘Survival of the fittest’. The children are busy in class, working creatively to produce writing linked to the books ‘What Mr Darwin Saw’ and ‘Pig Heart boy’, focusing on a range of genres including biographies, stories, diaries and newspaper reports- all linked to our essential question- ‘Does nature decide who survives?’ The children are supportive of each other, critiquing and improving their writing in order to produce work to the best of their ability

D&T/ Science

Class 3 really enjoyed their ‘Roots to Food’ cooking challenge at the village hall. They had great fun preparing a healthy, savoury dish with professional chef Darren.

PSHE- Trip to Warning Zone

This term's trip to Warning Zone taught the children life skills and many valuable safeguarding lessons. They learnt about safety on roads and near railways, fire in the home, the dangers of alcohol and drugs, and e-safety.

D&T, Art and Geography

This term we have a great Design and Technology topic. The children are working in groups to design and make healthy biscuits. We will include the photos/ results on the Class 3 website page.

In art, we are designing and creating a newly evolved animal sculpture that fits in with our essential question- ‘Does nature decide who survives?’

 We are studying the geography of the local area and the children are creating maps based on their fieldwork.

Have a great holiday.

Mrs Finder and Mrs Wickes

Science- Evolution and Inheritance. 

This term the children have really enjoyed learning all about Charles Darwin and understanding the theories of evolution. They have looked at behavioural and adaptive traits and looked at how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment. Here the children carried out investigation about the Galapagos Finches and how their diet is linked the the shape of their beak. 

Geography Fieldwork

Class 3 carried out research in Denton looking for human and physical geographical features in order to create a sketch map.

The children enjoyed learning all about food and nutrition with Darren. They worked well together to prepare and cook some Singapore noodles which were delicious!

Safeguarding: Class 3’s Trip to Warning Zone in Leicester

Class 3 had a great day at Warning Zone. They took part in a variety of activities and real-life scenarios to help them to understand risks in everyday life e.g. fire, railway lines, electricity, building sites, road safety, e-safety, water safety, drugs and alcohol, vandalism and graffiti. They thought about the consequences of actions, peer pressure and personal responsibility. They were able to demonstrate responsible behaviour and made sound decisions to keep themselves and their peers safe.

Well done Class 3. Please see the photos below.

Essential Question: Is a natural disaster always a disaster?

This term. Class 3 are studying Natural Disasters. Please see the project web below for out learning outcomes.

English/ History/ Geography

Class 3's final outcome this term is a television news report about the eruption of Vesuvius in AD79. Please click on the link below to watch.

Art- Natural Disasters: Volcanic eruptions

This term, Class 3 have studied and evaluated volcano art by famous artists Andy Warhol and Deyanira Harris. They replicated their style and practised their techniques.

They have produced their own fantastic art work using a variety of media:

• pencil
• water colours
• pastel
• collage

They peer critiqued and edited their work and the results are great.

Well done Class 3

Year 5 Debate:

'Is a natural disaster always a disaster?'

This is Year 5's first debate linked to our essential question. They provide good arguments using the language of debate and information learnt in their project work.

Please click on the link below to watch the video.

We look forward to our next debate towards the end of summer term: 'Does nature decide who survives?'

Class 3 Newsletter- End of Spring Term

Class 3

Class 3 have produced super work for their project this term and have enjoyed finding out about Natural Disasters- particularly volcanos. They have worked hard to prepare for their television news broadcast about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. We will add the video to the Class 3 page of the school website as soon as it has been edited.

The children have also produced excellent written work about the eruption of Vesuvius in AD79 and I was very impressed with their persuasive letters and balanced arguments - well done Class 3- superb use of figurative language.

I am particularly pleased with class homework this term- the children have put in a huge amount of effort and I am very impressed! We must now focus on daily reading at home in order to further improve the children’s comprehension and writing skills.

Year 6

SATS week for the Year 6 children begins on the week beginning Monday 13^th May. The children have worked incredibly hard and are producing great results in English and Maths- I am very proud of them.

Have a lovely holiday

Mrs Finder and Mrs Wickes

Class 3 Visit to Grantham Mosque

Class 3 had a great time at Grantham Mosque finding out about Islam and Muslim worship. They learnt about rites of passage and discovered many similarities between the Bible and the Qur'an and took part in a variety of activities that allowed them to make comparisons between the Christian and Islamic faith.

We look forward to visiting again in the future.

Newsletter: End of Spring Term 1 2024

Class 3 are really enjoying their project this term and have enjoyed finding out about natural disasters- particularly volcanos.

The children have produced amazing poems, persuasive letters and balanced arguments linked to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 and our essential question: Is a natural disaster always a disaster?

The children have made excellent use of digimaps to compare Lincolnshire with a volcanic region in Italy. Their research skills are great and this has enabled them to produce excellent comparison reports and posters.

In art, the children have used a range of materials to create their own volcano art in a style similar to Andy Warhol or Deyanira Harris.

I am particularly pleased with the class writing competition this term- the children put in a huge amount of effort and I am very impressed! Well done Class 3 – I am proud of you.

Have a lovely holiday.

Mrs Finder and Mrs Wickes

Science- properties and changes of materials

This term Class 3 have been discussing the properties of materials and the different states of matter. They discussed how a material can change state by heating, melting, condensing and cooling and in this lesson children investigated how to separate materials. The children tested various methods including sieving, filtering and evaporation. 

Virtual Skipping Challenge

 On a wet and dreary day Class 3 were fortunate to be able to use the village hall to participate in a 'Dan the skipping man' virtual skipping challenge. The children were set 5 different challenges:

• single bounce

• double bounce

• running on the spot

• slalom

• speed skipping 

It was hard work but great fun! The children all worked exceptionally hard to try and achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold. We look forward to receiving the certificates. 

Volcanic Eruption Poetry

Class 3 have written some amazing poems about volcanic eruptions- linked to our essential question. They used peer critique to edit and re-draft their poems and ensure that they were suitable for their KS2 audience.

There are excellent examples of simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration and onomatopoeia. The children also experimented with hyphenated words and brackets. 

The poems manage to capture the mood and destruction of a volcanic eruption perfectly.

January 2024

Writing Competition

Essential Question- Why Did Oliver Ask For More?

Class 3 wrote some amazing essays over the Christmas holidays. They provided an answer to our essential question- Why did Oliver ask for more?

They linked their answers to our class texts- Oliver Twist, The Railway Children and a Christmas Carol. They provided historical evidence describing childhood poverty in Victorian times. I am extremely proud of them all. See the photograph below for our competition winners.

Class 3 Newsletter- December 2023

Class 3 have had a great term.

They always work to the best of their ability and have produced excellent work in all areas of the curriculum. They have enjoyed their Victorian project and have written a fantastic sequel to the Railway Children which is published and available to purchase on Amazon. Click here for website

The children worked well in pairs writing, critiquing, editing and redrafting. Well done to all- ‘Together we can.’

The highlight of the term was visiting Newstead Abbey where they took part in an authentic Victorian Christmas. They loved the parlour games and creative activities.

In Art the children have studied Lowry and their final outcome was to recreate a scene from Oliver Twist in the style of Lowry. They paid close attention to distance, perspective and colour. In D&T the children had to design and build a Victorian bridge with a controllable pulley to raise and lower the drawbridge. They worked superbly in teams of four to fulfil the design brief.

(Please see photographs of these activities on the Class 3 page of the school website). Click here

Next term’s project will be Natural Disasters. Our essential question is ‘Is a natural disaster always a disaster?

We will study the eruption of Vesuvius and the effect it had on Pompeii and surrounding towns. This topic always captures the children’s interest and they may wish to research it over the holidays.

Happy Christmas Class 3- a great term’s work.

Class 3's published book- available to purchase on Amazon

Christmas Play 2023- A Victorian Christmas with Scrooge, Dr Barnardo and Tiny Tim

A great performance by Class 3. Well done.

D&T

Class 3 loved designing and making their Victorian bridges. They included a motorised pulley system that raised the drawbridge to allow ships to pass through. The children worked brilliantly in their teams to solve problems and fulfill the design brief. 

Completed Bridges

Well done Class 3. All of your model bridges are excellent. The electrical circuits all work to raise and lower the drawbridge. Queen Victoria would have been very impressed with your bridge building skills.

Working as a team to make their bridges- 'Together we can!'

Class Trip

A Victorian Christmas at Newstead Abbey

In our Project Based Learning this term, we have been studying the Victorians with a particular emphasis on the divide between the rich and the poor. To enable the children to research further, we  visited Newstead Abbey to take part in a Victorian Christmas.

On arrival, the children:

• Travelled back in time to Newstead Abbey, the Victorian home of the Webb family and characters taken from the census in 1871
• Dressed as children of the estate workers, permitted into the ‘big house’ to watch preparations for Christmas.
• Enjoyed a day of roleplay, experiencing the wonders of a grand country house with sessions including ‘herb bag’ making in the Victorian kitchen, parlour games in the Great Hall, the ‘Magic Lantern’ show and looking at the rooms the children lived in and the toys they would have played with in the nursery attics.
• Ate a Victorian lunch

We had a fantastic day and the staff commented on the children's exemplary behaviour and excellent manners. We look forward to visiting again.

Please see the photos below.

Essential Question: Why did Oliver ask for more?

We will be comparing the lives of rich and poor people in Victorian times.

Final Outcome

A published Railway Children sequel written, redrafted and edited by the children of Class 3. Available to buy in autumn term 2.

Class Texts

This term we are studying the Victorians and our class texts are 'The Railway Children' and 'Oliver Twist'. 

Art: Final Outcome

This term the children have been studying the artist Lowry. The children enjoyed painting a scene from Oliver Twist in the style of Lowry. After evaluating his art work, the children practised distance and perspective, 3D drawing, industrial buildings, churches and smoky skies. They practised these skills in their art books then used them to produce their final outcome. Peer critique allowed them to edit and improve their work.

Science- Forces

In Science this term Class 3 have been learning about forces. The children have carried out several investigations focusing on the importance of repeated readings. The children have enjoyed making parachutes to investigate the effects of air resistance, trying to pick up jelly cubes, some in oil, with chop sticks to investigate friction and exploring and creating various mechanisms including levers and gears. 

Anti Bullying Week: Odd Socks Day

Monday 13th November

Term 1 Newsletter

Class 3 have had a brilliant first term- what an amazing class!

They always work to the best of their ability, work extremely well alongside each other and produce excellent work in all areas of the curriculum. They are enjoying their Victorian project and have produced fantastic stories linked to the Railway Children which will be published and available to purchase before Christmas. The children worked really well in pairs writing, critiquing, editing and redrafting. The results are excellent- well done to all.

They had a great time at PGL and enjoyed taking part in all of the activities. Please visit the Class 3 website to view the photographs.

Reading has been a big focus this term- we are using drama to help us get into role and understand characters’ thoughts and feelings. This helps the children to produce detailed answers when responding to comprehension questions. The children really enjoy it.

In Art the children have studied Lowry and their final outcome was to recreate a scene from Oliver Twist in the style of Lowry. They paid close attention to distance, perspective and colour. The final outcomes will also be added to the Class 3 page of the school website.

Next term, we have planned an exciting trip to Newstead Abbey where the children will be able to dress up and experience a Victorian Christmas.

The year 5/6 football team showed great skill, determination and sportsmanship at a recent tournament for small schools. They played 6 matches in total, lost one, drew 4 and won one. This meant they placed 5th overall. This was an amazing achievement as some of our children have never played competitive football before. The whole school are incredibly proud of them.  

Music

This term, Class 3 have been studying the composer Edward Elgar and his role in Victorian society and his continued influence today. They have enjoyed working together to compose music in the style of Elgar.

PGL

Class 3 had a great time at PGL. Their behaviour was excellent and they worked as a team, supporting and encouraging each other.

WITH GOD, TOGETHER WE CAN!

2022-2023

Term 6 Newsletter

This term the children have really enjoyed studying WWII. Work has been linked to our essential question: ‘In History, how has war changed lives?’ They have produced excellent written work for their portfolios and I am very impressed! Well done Class 3.

D&T

The children have designed and made fantastic controllable WWII vehicles. They had great fun testing them over various terrain. The children worked really well in their teams, supporting and encouraging each other. Class 3 produced excellent WWII art work in the style of Henry Moore (please see the Class 3 website page).

Cricket and Countryside Day

We had a fabulous time at the Cricket and Countryside Day. The children particularly enjoyed meeting the hounds and the orienteering, as well as playing cricket. They behaved impeccably as usual and were a credit to the school.

Leavers

And finally, a sad farewell to our amazing Year 6’s as they move on to exciting times at secondary school. They have shown fantastic team spirit this year and have become strong, confident individuals who are always ready to take on a challenge. I know that they will do well- we will miss them all.

I look forward to working with the Year 5’s again in September- they have produced amazing results this year and I am proud of them.

Good luck Year 6.

I hope that you all have a happy and safe summer holiday.

Class 3 worked superbly in their groups to create robust controllable WWII vehicles that can travel over various terrain and complete challenges. The children devised their own fair tests and put the vehicles through various tasks. Well done Class 3.

Class 3 Gala Dinner- Roots to Food

Class 3 planned, prepared and served a delicious, healthy three course meal to their families, with help from Darren (Roots to Food). They designed and created the menus and name cards, set the table and made table decorations.

The children were amazing. Professional, polite and welcoming, as always. The parents had a lovely time and were very proud of their children.

Science

We have covered work on Electricity and Light this Summer term. We have improved our working scientifically skills and investigated how to make a bulb shine more brightly. 

When we looked at light we used our PE lesson to study how our tennis racquets and balls formed shadows. Perhaps over the summer holidays you could experiment with a variety of shadows. 

When we placed objects in water the refractive index alters how we see images. 

The Eye

When we looked at the structure of the eye we made a paper model to help us remember the parts of the eye.

NSPCC Workshop

The children took part in a great workshop today that helped them to speak out and stay safe

Flat Stan First Aid Training

Class 3 had an enjoyable and informative afternoon with their first aid instructor. They learnt:

- How to call 999

- How to check if someone is breathing

- How to perform CPR

- How to deal with burns and bleeds

- How to apply bandages and slings

WWII Diary Writing Competition

Congratulations to our summer writing competition winners: Ema, Hayden, George, Eliza and Oscar. They wrote excellent WWII diary extracts in the style of Flossie Albright's 'My Secret War Diary.'

Well done!

Summer Term 5 Newsletter

Essential Question: How has war changed lives?

We have a great topic this term- WWII. The children are busy in class, working creatively to produce writing portfolios linked to our class texts- Goodnight Mr Tom, The Lion and the Unicorn and The Piano. The children are focusing on a range of genres including diaries, letters, stories and newspaper reports- all linked to WWII. They are very supportive of each other, helping to critique and improve their writing.

We have also been finding out about the WWII artist Henry Moore. The children are in the process of creating a personalised piece of creative WWII art using a variety of media: photography, paint, pastels and collage. Their final outcome will be exhibited on the school website.

After half term we have a very exciting Design and Technology topic. The children are looking forward to working in groups to design and make a controllable WWII vehicle that can travel over varied terrain. They will test the vehicles on the playground. We will include the photos/ results in our next newsletter!

Finally, I am delighted with the way Year 6 tackled their SATS tests. They were hardworking, supportive and mature- well done!

Spring Term Newsletter- Africa

Essential question- What does equality mean to you?

Class 3 have really enjoyed their Africa topic this term and have produced some excellent work. In History, they travelled back in time to Ancient Benin and wrote very persuasive letters to the Oba asking him to abolish slavery. We were very impressed with their editing techniques, use of formal language and clever vocabulary.

The children have also enjoyed researching zoos. They have written fabulous zoo stories from an elephant’s perspective and their final outcome for this term was to write a balanced argument, answering the question ‘Should zoos be allowed?’. This time they focused on animal rights and enjoyed the drama activity conscience alley- they were able to clearly express arguments for and against with supporting evidence. Their arguments were clever and convincing.

The children produced superb African oil paintings in the style of African artist Francis Sampson. Please see the examples below.

The children have worked very hard this term and deserve a well-earned rest. We hope you all have a lovely Easter and look forward to seeing you next term when we begin our new topic- WWII.

Spring Term Overview

Coronation of King Charles 2023

The children had a wonderful time at the Coronation party. Click on the link below to watch a video of the day and listen to our coronation song. 

Link to the Coronation Party

We love reading

Class 3 have really enjoyed reading our class text- 'Journey to Jo'Burg'. It is set against the dangerous landscape of apartheid South Africa and is the inspiring story of two brave children who will do anything to save their little sister.

It links to our essential question: 'What does equality mean to you?'

Class 3 have written some excellent book reviews- well done.

P.E.

Class 3 enjoyed their cricket taster day. They played superbly in the rain and learnt many new skills.

World Book Day

Class 3 had a great day. They arrived at school in their comfortable clothes and pyjamas and were delighted when they found out that we were going to focus on the book 'The World's Worst Children' by David Walliams. 

First we listened to the story of 'Grubby Gertrude' who fell victim to her own grubbiness and then the children created their own Rubbish Monsters and wrote a short story to share with the children in Class1- the children enjoyed reading them aloud.  After that, we listened to the story of 'Blubbering Bertha' who was based on David Walliams' sister- she loved to get him into trouble! Blubbering Bertha ended up getting caught out by her own lies.

The class then created their own character for 'The World's Worst Children'. Well done Class 3.

Art

The children researched, designed and made excellent African tribal masks on their African Day.

Oscar painted a fabulous picture of Naledi and Tyro on their dangerous journey to Jo'Burg- this is the focal point of our Africa display.

English

In English, the children have written a poem about an orange tree using figurative language. It is linked to our class text Journey to Jo'Burg.

Project- Africa

Class 3 African Drumming Day

Class 3 enjoyed learning a range of tribal drumming techniques. They also had the chance to work as a team and experience tribal dancing. At the end of the day they performed to their parents. Well done Class 3.

Class 3 have been learning about how plants and animals reproduce. To showcase our learning about the parts of a flower that are responsible for reproduction we were able to dissect a flower. We had to explain the part of the flower it was, if it was male or female and how that helped in reproduction. Well done Class 3! 

My Style Art

Medusa by Oscar

Writing- Class 3's published Greek Myth

Dentonia and Medusa

Available to purchase on the Feeedaread website

Happy Christmas Class 3

We have had a great term studying the Ancient Greeks and have produced some wonderful work. I am particularly impressed with your Ancient Greek myths. The book will soon be published and you will be able to share your excellent work with friends and family.

Have a lovely Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in January.

Our project is Africa and our essential question is 'What does equality mean to you?'

D&T- Pandora's Box December 2022

Class 3 have worked really hard this term to design and make Pandora's box

Task:   to design and make a sturdy box decorated with Greek art

Audience: Zeus

Purpose: to imprison the evils

Design Criteria:

The Gods are angry with Prometheus for stealing fire & are determined to punish mankind.

The children have designed, made & decorated a box, containing the 8 evils and Hope to punish Pandora & her family; it must:

-meet Zeus’ specifications (sturdy, attractive and persuasive)

-be linked to the essential question

-be decorated with Greek art.

Greek Day at Harlaxton School- December 2022

Class 3 had great fun at Harlaxton and spent the day as Ancient Greeks. The took part in the following activities:

- Greek stories

-Greek quiz

-Ancient Greek puzzles and games

-Battle re-enactment

-Mini Olympics

Please see the photos below.

Well done Dylan, Grier, Ollie, Hailee and Ava- winners of the Class 3 poetry competition. They made excellent use of rhyme and included interesting facts about the Ancient Greek gods and goddesses.

Question: Why are Class 3 wearing odd socks?

Answer: To celebrate our differences during anti-bullying week.

What would the world be like if we were all the same?

It is important to celebrate and respect our differences.

Autumn Term 2022- The Ancient Greeks

Essential Questions: What did the Ancient Greeks do for us?

Published Class Book: Dentonia and the Evils

Class 3's writing outcome for Autumn 2022 is to write their own Greek myth called 'Dentonia and the Evils'. Dentonia, beloved daughter of the recently deceased King, is the heroine of the story. Unfortunately, the crown has been stolen  by her evil cousin. In order  to claim it back, she has to complete a deadly quest to find the evils that have been released from Pandora's box. The only problem is that they are controlled by Medusa, a terrifying gorgon who turns her victims to stone...

Will Pandora succeed? 

Class 3 will write and edit their myth throughout Term 1 to ensure that it is ready for publication. It will be available to purchase on Amazon in December 2022. 

Please read the letter from the publisher below.

Perseus and Medusa Story Maps (September 2022)

Class 3 read the Greek myth- Perseus and Medusa. They have all produced excellent story maps, summarising the main events. Please see below for three great examples.

PGL- September 2022

Class 3 Newsletter- July 2022

This term the children have enjoyed learning about Charles Darwin and survival of the fittest. Work has been linked to our essential question:

 ‘Does nature decide who survives?’

They have produced excellent written work for their writing portfolios and I am very impressed! Well done Class 3.

D&T- Healthy Biscuits

The children have researched, designed and made delicious healthy biscuits using wholemeal, organic ingredients and healthy added fruits. The children worked really well in their groups, researching, supporting and encouraging each other.

English

Science - Summer Term

We have been really busy in our Science lessons. Looking at Evolution and Inheritance- Including working out what children would look like if their parents were a Mr Man and a Little Miss. 

We made our own microorganisms and had to decide how they might help or hinder us. Some of them look quite menacing! 

Army Day- Team building exercises

Class 3 loved their army day. They had to work as a team to formulate strategies to reason and solve a variety of problems- please see attached photos.

Art- 3D sculptures

The children designed newly evolved animals with special adaptations that allowed them to survive in a given environment- please see attached photos. I am very impressed with the results.

Year 6 Leavers- Super SATS Results

And finally, a sad farewell to our amazing Year 6’s as they move on to exciting times at secondary school. They have shown fantastic team spirit this year and have become strong, confident individuals who are always ready to take on a challenge. Their SATS results were superb and I am incredibly proud of them- well done. I know that they will do well- we will miss them all. We still have the water fight and picnic to look forward to so get your water pistols ready Year 6!

I look forward to working with the Year 5’s again in September.

Good luck Year 6.

I hope that you all have a happy and safe summer holiday.

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Class 3 Newsletter- May 2022

English and Maths

It’s been a very busy term for the Year 6 children in Class 3, preparing for and completing their SATS tests. I am incredibly proud of the children’s determination, perseverance and hard work. Year 5 worked brilliantly alongside and also produced excellent work. Well done Class 3.

Writing

We have a great topic this term- ‘Survival of the fittest’. The children are busy in class, working creatively to produce writing portfolios linked to the books ‘What Mr Darwin Saw’ and ‘Pig Heart boy’ and standards are high (as usual). The children are focusing on a range of genres including biographies, stories, diaries and recipes- all linked to survival of the fittest. The children are supportive of each other, critiquing and improving their writing in order to produce work of the highest standard- well done.

Congratulations to Olivia and Calin who have won this term’s writing competition. Please see the photo below.

Cooking/ Science

Class 3 really enjoyed their ‘Roots to Food’ cooking challenge at the village hall. They had great fun preparing a healthy banana loaf (to help celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee) with top chef Darren. Only natural sugars from fruit and honey were included in the recipe and the children worked hard in their teams to present their work professionally. The results were amazing- please see Aeva's (Year 6) excellent recipe for 'Denton's Jubilee-icious Banana Bread' and the class photos below.

PSHE- Trip to Warning Zone

This term's trip to Warning Zone taught the children life skills and many valuable safeguarding lessons. Class 3 learnt about safety on roads and near railways, fire in the home and the dangers of alcohol and drugs.

They were taught to understand risks, peer pressure, anti-social behaviour and consequences. With the Internet and online presence being so widely accessed from a young age, their E-Safety zone educated the children on cyber-bullying, grooming and scammers.

The children had a great day. Please see the photos and read Ava's (Year 5) excellent information text below.

Next Term

After half term we have an exciting Design and Technology topic. The children are looking forward to working in groups to design and make healthy biscuits. We will include the photos/ results in our next newsletter. We will also focus on designing and creating a newly evolved animal sculpture that fits in with our essential question- ‘Does nature decide who survives?’ We will study the geography of the local area and the children are also working hard in music and look forward to presenting their work to parents at the end of the summer term.

Have a great holiday and enjoy the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Mrs Finder and Mrs Ainsworth

Congratulations to Class 3 writing competition winners. They wrote excellent recipes for their banana loaf.