What an Adventurous & Fun-Filled Week…
What an incredible day we had on our recent school trip to Woodmatters in Windermere! The children had a fantastic opportunity to step back in time and immerse themselves in the world of the Stone Age, bringing their classroom learning to life through a range of exciting, hands-on activities. The children became true Stone Age experts for the day! They had the opportunity to make their very own hand axes and even learnt how to light their own fires using safe, modern methods. It was fantastic to see them putting their knowledge into practice and experiencing first-hand some of the skills that would have been essential for Stone Age people.
The children really impressed the instructors with their fantastic knowledge already. They were enthusiastic, curious and eager to share everything they had learnt in the classroom. Their confidence and excitement throughout the day was wonderful to see! We were also incredibly proud of how brilliantly the children behaved from start to finish. They listened carefully, worked together, followed instructions and represented our school wonderfully throughout the trip. I am one very proud teacher! We are sure it is a day the children will remember for a very long time!
This week in RE, Year Three have been learning all about St Martin de Porres and his inspiring life. The children discovered how he dedicated his life to helping others, especially those who were poor, sick or in need. We explored the importance of kindness, compassion, humility and treating everyone with love and respect, thinking about how we can follow St Martin’s example in our own lives. The children enjoyed reflecting on how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference to others.
A big thank you to our wonderful prayer leaders this week, Kian, Poppy and Cora. The children led us in a truly beautiful worship, with our focus on Mary and her strength. We reflected on Mary’s courage, faith and trust in God, thinking about how we can show strength and faith in our own lives. We are so proud of the thoughtful way the children led our worship and shared their reflections with the class.
Magical Moments of Learning…
This week in History, we have been learning about some of the significant changes that took place during the Stone Age, particularly the development of farming. The children explored why Stone Age people began to settle in one place and how becoming farmers changed their everyday lives. We discussed the impact this had on food, homes, jobs and communities, developing our understanding of how life changed from the hunter-gatherer way of living. It has been wonderful to see the children building on their historical knowledge and making links between the different changes that shaped Stone Age life! Our school trip certainly helped to reinforce some of this fantastic learning!
In English, we have been continuing our work around Paddington Bear. This week, we have been learning to identify verbs and subjects in a sentence. This is going to help us so much as we begin to plan writing our very own chapter. The children have come up with the most wonderful ideas and I know just like me, you will be very excited to read them when they are finished!
Going Deeper in Conversation…
How can we keep ourselves safe?
This week, the children took part in Session Four of KidSafe, led by Mrs Carter. The focus of the session was private parts, helping the children to understand appropriate behaviours, personal boundaries and how to keep themselves safe.
The children took part in some thoughtful discussions and explored the importance of speaking to a trusted adult if they ever feel worried or unsure. We also talked about looking after one another and making sure that everyone feels safe, valued and respected. It was lovely to see the children engaging so positively and thoughtfully throughout the session.
Please find attached a letter below that outlines what we have discussed.
Let’s Celebrate…
This week, our Virtue Star is Elijah!
This week, we are celebrating the wonderful Elijah! Elijah is an incredibly kind, caring and thoughtful member of our class who always goes out of his way to help others. He is such a pleasure to be around and is the loveliest friend to everyone. Elijah is always showing affection and kindness towards others and genuinely loves making sure those around him are happy and supported. He has such a beautiful heart and is always looking for ways to help.
Alongside this, Elijah has shown a fantastic commitment to his learning this week. He approaches every lesson with enthusiasm and gives his very best, even when faced with something new or tricky. His determination, positive attitude and willingness to challenge himself have been wonderful to see and we are so very proud of him!
Elijah, thank you for being such a wonderful friend and for always showing such kindness, love and care towards others. Your enthusiasm for learning and your determination to do your best make you a truly special member of our class. Keep being your wonderful self and continuing to shine!
Key Messages and Reminders…
Year Three Book Look is going to take place on Monday 19th October at 2:30pm. We would love to see as many of you there as possible!
The Feast of the Rosary is Wednesday 7th October, so please can we ask that your child brings in their Roasary beads, if they are able to do so.
Forest School sessions take place on a Wednesday and Thursday afternoon for the children who have been selected for this. Please ensure that your child comes to school with the correct clothing and footwear for Forest School.
Homework has been sent out to you already this week. Please have a little look at the Year 3 Homework Blog for some more guidance and information about this.
Parents Day Appointments…
Our Parents' Day will take place on Friday 23rd October! We are really looking forward to welcoming you into school and having the opportunity to share your child’s progress and achievements with you. Online, remote appointments are also available. I have blocked out some time for these to take place on the list of appointments (these appointments are colour coded pink).
Please click on the link below to view the available appointment times. Appointments will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please email me with your preferred time and I will do my very best to allocate this time, or one as close to it as possible.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to pop me an email:
e.brookes@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk
Thank you once again for all of your continued support. We hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Miss Brookes and Mrs Austin