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Year 3-Food Technology: Seasonal and Imported Foods- Fruit tart
Throughout this unit, we have explored the fascinating journey of how our food reaches our plates. We discovered that while "seasonal" eating means choosing fruits that grow nearby at certain times of year, it is often difficult to make a truly seasonal fruit tart because so much of our food is imported from all over the world. This is why we have such a huge variety of choices at the shops! To make our delicious fruit tarts, we used a range of ingredients, including shortcrust pastry, custard, and a rainbow of fruit such as melon, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pears, and grapes. I was so pleased to see so many children being brave and trying every single type of fruit on their tarts. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying such a healthy, varied treat that they had prepared all by themselves!
Year 3- R.E- The Pharisees and the Disciples: A Story of Mixed Emotions
Building on our work from last week, we spent this afternoon diving deeper into the "Pathway of Emotions" within the Easter story by first reflecting on the range of feelings we experience in our own lives, from the excitement of a birthday to the frustration of a broken toy. We used these personal connections to explore the complex emotional layers of Holy Week, specifically identifying the tension and opposition shown by the Pharisees. The children noted how the presence of the Pharisees added an atmosphere of conflict, suspicion, and anger to otherwise celebratory scenes like the Triumphant Entry. We concluded that the Easter story is much more than just "happy or sad," It is a mix of many feelings: the disciples were afraid, the Pharisees did not approve, and there was a strange but hopeful mystery to it all.
Year 3- Class Worship-Living Out God's Big Story
In our class worship today, we watched the latest video in our ‘Living Out God’s Big Story’ series. We explored the story of the first Disciples from the Book of Acts and discovered that when the early church started falling out, they didn't give up; instead, they recruited seven Deacons to help serve the people and restore fairness. In the video, Bishop Philip talked to us about how we can be servants to one another to bring peace to our own community. This linked perfectly with our "Kindness Kite" theme for the week .
Year 3- Class Meeting: Oracy in Action: The Big Bake 2026
During today's class meeting, Eddie and Roman led a powerful session on joining The Big Bake 2026 to support the brain tumour community. This initiative provided a fantastic opportunity for the students to develop their oracy skills, as they engaged in a thoughtful debate about how their collective efforts could help save lives. By practising active listening and articulating their ideas clearly, the students moved from initial deliberation to a unanimous, enthusiastic "Yes" vote. This Smart School Council action not only serves a vital cause but also showcases the students' growing confidence in using their voices to drive change and collaborate on a plan to bake and sell goods together.
Year 3 join 'The Great Big Live Assembly' Easter Story
This morning, Year 3 participated in a "Great Big Live Assembly" alongside hosts Krish and Gemma to explore the global significance of Easter. The session kicked off on a high note with a visit from Krish’s two-week-old kittens before diving into the fact that over 2 billion people celebrate the holiday worldwide. The students explored Easter through the lens of literature, learning about the Easter story of the resurrection, written by Charles Dickens for his own children to highlight themes of mercy and love and the story of Christ's resurrection. The interactive session kept everyone engaged with a virtual quiz and "Easter egg" hunt involving artwork from the National Gallery. The assembly also featured a visit with Olivia from a school in Grantham and concluded with a student-led prayer centered on forgiveness and second chances, followed by a reading from Michael Rosen’s poetry collection, On the Move: Poems about Migration.
Year 3 - English-An Analysis of Chapters 3 and 4
In English today, we analysed Iron Man’s emotional state during Chapters 3 and 4, focusing on his shift from a powerful giant to a trapped, vulnerable captive. We used specific evidence from the text to show how his feelings evolved from curiosity to a sense of deep betrayal and confinement.
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Year 3- Maths- Greater Denominators, Smaller Pieces
In our Maths lesson today, we explored the logic of comparing fractions with the same numerator. We visually created fraction sheets and imagined they were bars of chocolate to help us understand that a "bigger" denominator doesn't necessarily mean a "greater" fraction. In fact, we discovered that the more people you have to share a chocolate bar with (the denominator), the smaller each individual piece becomes! By the end of the session, we were able to conclude that when the numerators are the same, the greater the denominator, the smaller the fraction.
Year 3 - Science-The Journey from Organism to Fossil
In Science today, we explored the fascinating process of how fossils are formed, which begins when an organism dies and is quickly buried by sediment, such as sand or mud carried by wind or water. This is essential because it protects the remains from decaying or being destroyed before they can be preserved. Over a very long period, layers of this sediment turn into solid rock, preserving the imprint of the living thing. These fossils are eventually discovered through natural erosion, such as wind wearing away a cliff face, or by palaeontologists searching in sedimentary rock formations. To understand this scientific process, we became "experts" by creating our own trace fossils. We started by mixing 200g of salt, 150g of flour, and 100ml of cold coffee to create a "sediment" dough. After kneading the mixture until it was no longer sticky, we used some toy dinosaurs from the Reception class to create our imprints. By pressing the dinosaurs into the dough and gently peeling them off, we replicated how living things leave behind an embedded shape that eventually dries and hardens into a fossil. By studying these remains, scientists can unlock secrets about the anatomy, behaviour, and extinction of ancient creatures, providing a vital record of the history of life on Earth.
Year 3- English- Speaking and Listening: The Iron Man
In English today, the class read Chapter 3 of The Iron Man together, focusing on the moment the Iron Man is lured into the scrap metal pit. Instead of writing in their books, the children spent the session developing their oral skills by describing the Iron Man's massive feast. They practised retrieving specific details from the text to build descriptive sentences out loud. It was a great opportunity for them to use talk tactics, such as building on each other's ideas and instigating new points of view, to bring the scene to life through high-quality discussion.
Year 3- Food Technology- Exploring Seasonal Food
This afternoon, we explored the world of seasonal eating and discovered where our food actually comes from. We learned that while supermarkets provide us with a huge variety of ingredients year-round, importing food from overseas can lead to a larger carbon footprint and increased waste. By choosing to eat food that is in season in the UK, like summer strawberries or autumn pumpkins, we can support our local farmers and help protect the environment. Using our UK seasonal food wheels, we identified which crops flourish in our temperate climate. This knowledge will be essential over the next few weeks as we begin to design and bake our very own seasonal tarts.
Year 3 Class Worship: Happy News and Fun Reflections
During our class worship today, we explored several inspiring stories from our Happy News issue, reflecting on the theme of happiness and how small actions can make a big difference. We learned about "Moon Chickpeas" being grown in special soil for astronauts, the kindness of "Yakult Ladies" in Japan who check on the elderly, and the creativity of 10-year-old fashion designer Max Alexander. We also celebrated the return of the Large Tortoiseshell butterfly to the UK and the use of "super-hearing" to keep hedgehogs safe. Following these stories, we shared our own thoughts on what makes us happy and what "fun" truly means to us, such as the joy of spending quality time with friends and family. Charlie then read a prayer from Picture News, which thanked God for the things that bring us joy and excitement, like our favourite hobbies and games, and for the friends and family we share them with. We concluded that whether it is through a global scientific breakthrough or a simple chat with a friend, we all have the power to spread happiness and look out for one another.
Year 3-A Brain Break
During our assessments today, we made sure to take a purposeful break between papers to give everyone’s brain a rest. The children stopped for a few minutes to enjoy some quiet reading or to engage in creative writing, jotting down whatever ideas came to their heads. Some children even chose to write about their break times. It was a fantastic way for the class to "switch off" for a moment, recharge, and feel refreshed and ready to start the next part of their assessment.