We have had a fantastic week in Year 3 as we continue journeying through Advent. Our word of the week has been rejoice, and we have certainly had lots to celebrate! We have also been practising for our KS2 Christmas Carol Concert, which will take place next Tuesday 16th, with performances at 2pm and 6pm in church. We can’t wait to share the joy of Christmas with you all.
Travelling nativity
It’s journey continues, thank you for helping to keep it moving.
Our learning this week…
English
In English, we had lots of festive fun writing our own Christmas mix-up poems. We adapted the poem Chrismix by John Rice and played with nouns and –ing verbs. The children loved mixing them up to create wonderfully silly and imaginative combinations. There was plenty of laughter and some fantastic poetry!
Maths
This week in Maths, we explored right angles and how they link to quarter turns. We practised making clockwise and anticlockwise movements and used this language to give each other directions. The highlight was navigating a map, where everyone had to guide a character by using clear mathematical instructions such as “quarter turn clockwise” or “half turn anticlockwise.” Brilliant angle-spotting all round!
RE
In RE, we focused on the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. We learned about the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary during the Annunciation, and how Joseph received his message in a dream. We also explored the prophecy of Isaiah, who foretold that a descendant of David would become the Messiah. The children showed a great understanding of these important events.
Forest School
Our Forest School session was a wonderful way to connect with nature and the season. We learned about the winter solstice and talked about how people have celebrated this moment in the year for centuries. We created a class Yule log, decorating it beautifully with natural materials.
We also made Christmas baubles and wrote our hopes and dreams for the New Year on wooden discs. These were placed into the fire along with our Yule log, symbolising new beginnings. As the fire crackled, we gathered around to share a cosy story—it was a peaceful and magical moment.
Swimming
A brilliant week in the pool! We enjoyed relay games and even had a go at a mini water polo match, which was a huge hit. Our Swimmers of the Week are Maya and Henry—well done to both of you! There will be no swimming next week, we will restart in the new year, our first lesson will be on Thursday 15th January.
Bake off!
A huge thank you to everyone who entered our class Christmas Bake Off. The creations were incredible—from light-up igloos to Grinch mountains—and everything tasted absolutely scrumptious. Congratulations to our class bake-off winner, Olivia Howcroft.
Certificates
Our learner of the week is Alfie
You have had a fantastic week Alfie. You are focused and ready to learn every lesson. Your work is always presented beautifully. You set a fantastic example for your friends to follow and I can always rely on you to make wise choices and super sensible decisions. Keep up the good work!
This half term’s virtues are Faith filled and hopeful.
Our Virtue star this week has been awarded to Freddie
Reminders
No PE next week - swimming will resume on 15th January
Hot snacks must be ordered by 8am on Monday for the week.
KS2 Christmas Carol Concert at Our Lady’s Church 2pm & 6pm on Tuesday 16th December
Party day Wednesday 16th - come in your party clothes
School closes for Christmas at 2pm on Friday 19th December - There will be no after school club
School reopens on Monday 5th January
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Naylor, Mrs Carter and Mrs Davis
L.naylor@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk