Welcome to Year 3

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31

Mrs Davies, Mrs McBride and Miss McKenna welcome you to our class page for 2023 - 2024. We are looking forward to our exciting year ahead!

Summer Term

2023-2024

Dates for your diary

Summer 1

• Monday 15^th April: Children return to school
• Monday 22^nd April: Other Faiths week
• Wednesday 24^th April: Play in a day - Romans 
• Friday 26^th April: Hindu visitor
• Wednesday 1st May: CHET
• Friday 24^th May: Non-uniform - bottles
• Friday 24^th May: Finish for half term at 3pm

Summer 2

• Monday 3rd June: Children return to school
• Thursday 6^th June: Trip to Chester
• Monday 17^th June: Healthy and Active Fortnight
• Friday 21st June: Non-uniform day (chocolate) 
• Friday 28^th June: Sports Day
• Friday 5^th July: Non-uniform - toys
• Friday 12^th July: Summer Fair
• Friday 19^th July: Finish for summer at 1.30pm

Spring Term

2023-2024

Dates for your diary

Spring 1

• Tuesday 9^th January: Children return to school
• Wednesday 17^th January: DT day (Y3)
• Friday 26^th January: Non-uniform day (unwanted gifts) 
• Friday 2^nd February: Inside out day to raise awareness for mental health
• Thursday 8^th February: Trashion Show
• Friday 9^th February: Equality assembly (Y3, 5, 6)
• Friday 9^th February: Finish for half term at 3pm

Spring 2

• Tuesday 20^th February: Children return to school
• Monday 4^th March: Pupil Progress Meetings
• Thursday 7^th March: World Book Day
• Friday 8^th March: Non-uniform day (chocolate) 
• Friday 15^th March: Comic Relief - mad hair day
• Wednesday 27^th March: Easter Service KS2
• Thursday 28^th March: Easter bonnet/garden, raffles
• Thursday 28^th March: Finish for Easter at 1.30pm

Autumn Term

2023-2024

Dates for your diary

Autumn 1

Friday 15^th September: St. Robert Bellarmine’s Feast Day Mass

Wednesday 27^th September: Y3 Play in a Day: The Stone Age

Friday 6^th October: Macmillan Coffee Morning

Friday 6^th October: Wear Yellow for Mental Health Awareness

Friday 13^th October: Non-uniform day (unwanted gifts)

Monday 16^th October: Pupil Progress evening

Friday 20^th October: Wear red or blue for Say No to Racism day

Friday 20^th October: Harvest Festival (Y3)

Friday 20^th October: School closes for half-term (3pm)

Autumn 2

Monday 30^th October: school reopens

Friday 3^rd November: Non-uniform day (chocolates)

Friday 10^th November: Odd socks day for anti-bullying

Friday 17^th November: Pyjama day (Children in Need)

Friday 1^st December: Non-uniform day (bottles)

Friday 15^th December: Christmas fair

Thursday 21^st December: Santa Dash, Christmas Jumper Day

Friday 22^nd December: School closes for Christmas (1:30pm)

Science - Wonderdome

We had a visit from the Wonderdome planetarium where we were transported on a cosmic journey exploring the wonder of our universe! 

British Values - Tolerance and Respect

We have been learning about British Values and for our assembly, our class focussed on Tolerance and Respect. We learnt that tolerance means showing respect for others who are a different, race, religion, age or gender. And those who have opinions that aren't the same as ours. We are all entitled to our own views and we don't all have to agree on what we believe is best. 

'Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength' - Dalai Lama

Equality and Diversity

We have been learning about equality and diversity. We read the story of the two monsters and how each thought that they were right and the other was wrong. We realised that just because one person thinks they are right, it doesn't always mean that the other person is wrong. We all need to remember, equality is when we make sure that everyone is treated fairly. It does not mean that everyone has to be treated the same.

Science - Escape Room

We had to work against the clock to try and escape the room using all of our science knowledge to help us solve the clues and unlock the boxes! We had to have excellent communication and work well as a team. Well done to those who managed to escape! 

DT - Trashion Show

All children were challenged to take an old item and create a new stylish product from it to help tackle the problem of sustainability and recycling. We had tie-dye t-shirts, bags, capes and caps! It was a brilliant way to show that we can be more sustainable and friendly to our environment by recycling our old items into something new! Year 3 certainly knew how to show their style! 

British Values - Tolerance and Respect

We have been learning about British Values and for our assembly, we focussed on Tolerance and Respect. We learnt that tolerance means showing respect for others who are a different, race, religion, age or gender. And those who have opinions that aren't the same as ours. we are all entitled to our own views and we don't all have to agree on what we believe is best. 

'Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength' - Dalai Lama

Inside Out Day

We all wore an item of clothing inside out to promote children's mental health awareness week. We wanted to show that how you look on the outside, doesn't always reflect what you are feeling on the inside. We know how important it is to talk to somebody if you are feeling sad. The theme this year was 'My Voice Matters'. 

Design Technology - Levers and Linkages

We have been working on making puppets using sliders, levers and linkages. First we had to look at some products then design our own. We had to look at a front view and a back view of the puppet and we used moving and fixed pivots in our products. We had to evaluate our end product and say what we liked and what we would change next time.

Christmas

We had a lovely time leading up to Christmas. We had a jumper day, a visit from Father Christmas and a party!

Collective Worship

We gathered together for Collective Worship to think about Advent as a time for preparing and waiting to celebrate Jesus' birth on Christmas Day. We thought about what each of the candles on the wreath represent. 

R.E. - Cathedral Advent Service

Year 3 went to the Cathedral to watch the annual Advent Service. The service told the story of Jesus' birth. We prayed and sang Christmas hymns together and joined in waving our stars. Year 3 walked respectfully to the altar and gave gifts generously to help other children who are not be as fortunate as ourselves. Thank you families for your thoughtfulness.

D.T. - Building bridges

We investigated how the shape and features of a bridge can affect how strong it is. We identified types of bridges and structural changes that engineers and architects make to increase the stability of structures. Then we worked in teams to create a structure that was strong enough to take the weight of a bottle of water, making any changes as we worked if needed.

Light - Science

In this topic, Year 3 investigated which materials would make the best shadow puppets. They worked in groups to decide which materials made the best the best shadow for their puppet and explained why. Then they made the puppet and judged it against the rest of the criteria in their challenge brief.

Children In Need - PSHE

Children gave a donation and wore pyjamas to support this year's Children In Need campaign

Friendship fortnight - PSHE

For this year's anti-bullying campaign we wore odd socks to celebrate our individuality and uniqueness. This was linked to all the work we did during our 'friendship fortnight.' This year, the theme was Make a Noise About Bullying. We talked about how important it is to talk to other people and to be inclusive and kind. We know how we can 'make a noise about bullying'. 

Remembrance Day - Collective Worship

We gathered to remember and pay our respects to fallen heroes and their families. We talked about the significance of wearing a red poppy and why it was so important to remember. We said prayers then at 11am, reflected quietly during our 2 minute silence.

Say No To Racism - PSHE

We wore red and blue to say 'NO' to racism. We discussed how everyone should be treated fairly and that we should treat others the way we would like to be treated. Racism does not have a voice in our school community and we will not tolerate it in any form.

Harvest Festival - Collective Worship

Year 3 led our collective worship for the Harvest Festival. We gathered together to think about how our small actions can make a difference to other people our community. We thanked God for the farmers and their harvest, for the Sun and the rain. Most of all we thanked our families who donated lots of items for the foodbank to help people less fortunate than us in Sefton. Thank you so much everyone.

Spanish

As part of our Spanish lesson we learnt how to make churros. We mixed harina (flour), sal (salt) and agua (water) to make the dough. We mixed all the ingredients together then put the mixed in the 'churrera' and shaped them before frying them in acete (hot oil). We enjoyed them sprinkled with azucar (sugar) on top.

Girls Football Tournament at Goals - PE

Some of our amazing Year 3 girls represented our school at a football tournament held at Goals. They were commended on their team spirit and enthusiasm. Well done!

Hello Yellow - PSHE

To raise awareness of mental health we wore yellow and discussed ways in which we can have positive mental health. We talked about all the things that make us happy - there are lots! Our big message is show young people they are not alone with their mental health

Learn and Present - English/History

We spent the day with Altru Drama learning all about Stone Age Britain as part of our History topic. We helped write and then performed a play for the school based on what we had learnt in just one day. We are so proud of how well the children worked and performed! We have lots of budding actors on our hands!

School Council Elections - Democracy

This week our class voted on who they would like to be our class councillors for the year. Anyone who wanted to be considered completed an application form stating why they thought they would be the best person for the job. Applications were shortlisted and the remaining candidates presented their ideas to the class and held a questions and answers session. Congratulations to our two new councillors! 

For more detailed information about each curriculum subject please refer to the appropriate tab on the Curriculum page.