Coding Micro:bits

Coding Micro:bits

In Design and Technology, Year 3’s design challenge this term is to create a piece of “Wearable Technology” that would help children stay safe. In Computing lessons we learnt to code Micro:bits to make l.e.d. lights flash, scroll and activate when buttons are pressed....
Year 3 Stay and Play

Year 3 Stay and Play

On Monday 30th June, Year 3 parents were invited to join us for an art and design lesson. We have been looking at “Plant Art” as part of our Sculpture unit and in this session we made clay flower bowls. It was lovely to see such a big turn out. Thanks to all who...
Acrylic Starry Night Paintings

Acrylic Starry Night Paintings

In Art, Year 3 have been learning about the life of artist Vincent Van Gogh. We then explored his paintings, looking at his techniques for creating colour, shape, texture and movement. After experimenting with acrylic paints, we used his work “Starry Night” as an...
Investigating the size and shape of shadows.

Investigating the size and shape of shadows.

Today Year 3 investigated shadows. We drew around our shadows on the playground at 9.30am, 12.00pm and 2.15pm. Before each session, we predicted what they would look like and afterwards we discussed our results. We learned that the length, width and position of the...
Year 3 World Book Day

Year 3 World Book Day

Year 3 celebrated World Book Day 2025 by wearing pyjamas, sharing our favourite books and enjoying a drink and a snack. We also joined a funny online author talk with thousands of other KS2 children around the UK. Bestselling children’s author, Pamela Butchart...