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A Love of Reading

Keble Class enjoyed a lovely walk to Littlemore Library, where the children had the opportunity to explore a wide range of books and choose one that interested them. The calm and welcoming environment encouraged a love of reading, and everyone enjoyed discovering new stories, authors, and genres. It was wonderful to see the children so engaged and excited about books.

Silverstone Museum Visit

We were incredibly fortunate to welcome visitors from the Silverstone Museum. The whole school took part in a collective worship session led by Maria and Chloe, who shared fascinating information about the exciting exhibits and experiences available at the museum.

In the afternoon, the children took part in a hands-on workshop where they had the opportunity to try on racing overalls and helmets, sit in a kart, and learn about the different types of tyres used in motorsport. Back in the classroom, they put their creativity to work by designing their own race cars, which we hope to send to Chloe and Maria at the museum. It was a fantastic experience that inspired many future racing enthusiasts!

Fantastic Fossils

In Science, the children learned all about fossils and how they help us understand living things from millions of years ago. We explored the process of fossilisation and discussed how fossils are formed over time. The children then used their observation skills to examine different fossil images and identify which animals they may have belonged to, developing their understanding of prehistoric life.

Bringing Writing to Life

In Writing, we shared our diary entries describing the moment Hogarth first encountered the Iron Man. The children worked hard to use first-person pronouns to make their writing more personal and engaging. They have also been focusing on improving their pencil grip and handwriting through visual prompts and hand warm-up activities, helping them to write more clearly and confidently.

Fraction Fun

In Maths, Year 3 continued their learning about fractions. The children explored how fractions represent equal parts of a whole, compared and ordered fractions, and developed their understanding through practical activities and problem-solving challenges. It has been fantastic to see their confidence grow with this important concept.

Outdoor Learning Adventures

During Outdoor Learning, the children developed their identification skills by exploring different types of trees. Using classification keys, they carefully observed features such as leaves, bark, and seeds to help identify a variety of trees in our outdoor environment. The children enjoyed becoming nature detectives and learning more about the world around them.

Computing

In Computing, we’ve been exploring the world of data! The children have been learning how information is stored and organised using databases, as well as how branching databases help us sort and retrieve data effectively.

 

Writing

In Writing, the children have written fabulous persuasive letters to Oxford City Council, clearly and passionately explaining why the Four Oaks tree should not be chopped down. Their voices were strong, thoughtful, and full of conviction!

Science

This term in Science, the children have been learning about light and how it helps us see the world around us. They explored how materials can be transparent, translucent, or opaque, and how these properties affect the way light passes through them. The children also investigated reflection, discovering how light bounces off surfaces. They applied their knowledge by using mirrors to direct a torch beam to a target and examined different materials to see how reflective they are, discussing how reflective materials can help keep us safe.

DT

This term in DT, we have been exploring seasonal vegetables in preparation for making our own vegetable tarts. The children learned about the climates different foods need to grow and discovered how some foods are imported to the UK. They also practised their chopping skills, learning how to hold a knife safely while preparing a variety of vegetables.

Maths

This term in Maths, we have been focusing on multiplication and division using hands-on equipment to support learning. We have also explored perimeter and length, measuring in millimetres, centimetres, and metres, and applying our skills to practical problems.

Spanish

In Spanish, Year 3 learned the names of different fruits. They enjoyed practising new vocabulary through fun, hands-on activities, games, and speaking tasks, which helped them to grow in confidence when using another language.

Design & Technology

Year 3 got creative in DT by designing, decorating, and assembling their very own Ancient Egyptian collars. They explored patterns, colours, and shapes inspired by Ancient Egypt and worked carefully to bring their designs together.

English

In English, the children focused on writing well-structured paragraphs. They worked hard to organise their ideas clearly and present their writing neatly, making their work easier to read and more enjoyable for others.

Science Oxford Visit

Year 3 had an exciting visit to Science Oxford. The children explored the Exploration Zone, took part in a hands-on workshop called ‘Topple, Bump and Roll’, and watched a fascinating show all about light. Everyone had a brilliant time discovering how science works in the real world!

History

In History, we began to learn all about Ancient Egypt! We discussed the importance of artefacts and how they help us understand what life might have been like in the past. The children explored a range of fascinating artefacts from Ancient Egypt and worked together to answer four key questions:

• What is the artefact?

• What do you think it was used for?

• Who do you think it belonged to?

• Where do you think it was found?

Everyone shared brilliant ideas and showed great curiosity as budding historians!

Reading for Pleasure

Each week, Year 3 enjoy a dedicated Reading for Pleasure session. During this time, we choose books we loved, swap them for new ones, write reviews, and update our reading records. Reading for pleasure helps us develop imagination, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of books.

Science

In Science, we became biologists! We explored how the digestive system works and watched as Mrs. Corris modelled the journey our food takes through the body. We finished with a fun quiz to test our knowledge of each organ’s role — it was both messy and memorable!

Spanish

In Spanish, we learned how to greet each other and ask “How are you?” We also practised responding that we were good, bad, or fine. The children then challenged themselves to hold a short conversation with a partner and match the correct Spanish words to their meanings. ¡Excelente trabajo!

PE

In PE, our focus was on fitness and agility. We developed our balance and coordination through three activities using skipping ropes, beanbags, and hoops. Each activity tested our ability to multitask and stay steady on our feet — great fun and great fitness!

Geography

In our Geography, the children have been learning about the United Kingdom. We explored the four countries that make up the UK – England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland – and looked at their cities and capital cities. The children used atlases, along with their own knowledge and ideas, to help support their learning and to practise locating places on a map. They really enjoyed the activity and are becoming more confident in naming and identifying the countries and capitals of the UK. You might like to ask them if they can tell you all four countries and their capital cities!

Maths

In Maths, we learned how to partition numbers up to 100. Using Dienes and part-whole models, we explored tens and ones, and even flexibly partitioned numbers in different ways.

English

In English, we explored the world of rhyming poetry. We looked closely at the features of a rhyming poem, identified them in example texts, and then used these features to write our own creative poems.

Feedback

Using our school Feedback Menu, the children investigated what features were missing from their writing. They used coloured dots in their books to identify next steps, found classmates with the same colour, and worked together to edit their work — teamwork and progress in action!

Diwali

We also learnt about the vibrant celebration of Diwali. The children discussed the different traditions and listened to classmates who celebrate it at home. They then designed their own colourful Rangoli patterns, incorporating shapes, animals, and bright colours.

Jack Peers Fun

What a smashing day we had at the Jack Peers Centre! Year 3 had an amazing time exploring the great outdoors, taking part in four exciting activities: creating natural resource bookmarks, trying their hand at saw work, playing the energetic Wolf Attack game, and making beautiful nature collages. It was a brilliant day of learning, teamwork, and adventure!