Year 3-The Big Winter Wander and Birdwatching,
Year 3 enjoyed a fantastic afternoon participating in The Big Winter Wander! While completing their sponsored walk for the WWF, the children also took part in the RSPB Big Schools Birdwatch. They did an amazing job identifying different species around the school grounds and recording their findings to help track our local bird populations. While on the route, the children also spoke to a member of the council about the location where they will be planting their very own tree this Thursday! It was a wonderful afternoon of nature-focused learning and preparation for our upcoming sustainability project. Donations to WWF can be made here: https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-nzymxvnokwdn?currentTab=feed
Year 3- Art-Anni Albers: Hand-Weaving Baskets
After discovering Anni Albers's textile art this afternoon, Year 3 became designers. We practised the ancient skill of weaving by making our own baskets, carefully choosing weft strips in colours that matched the tones on our mood boards. We focused on precision by cutting our warp and weft pieces into neat, straight strips and numbering them to keep our patterns tight and organised.
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NSPCC Times Tables Rock Star Challenge
Today, Key Stage 2 battled it out on Times Table Rock Stars as part of the NSPCC challenge. Throughout the day, children showed fantastic determination and focus as they competed, earning points and contributing towards St Barnabas’ whole-school score, as well as the overall North West total. Thanks to everyone for their great effort in dressing in numbers or as rock stars. A huge well done to all pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 for your amazing effort, resilience and competitive spirit. You should be incredibly proud of your contribution and the enthusiasm you showed throughout the event! Thanks to everyone who has donated to NSPCC. Donations can be made on parent pay!
Year 3- PSHE- Healthy Choices & Big Debates!
On Friday in PSHE, Year 3 explored the "Big Questions" surrounding our health and well-being. We discussed how the choices we make every day, from what we eat to how much we sleep, impact how we feel. The children took part in a debate centred on two important statements: "Children should not be allowed to choose their own lunchtime meals." "Children should not be allowed to use a computer, tablet, or phone for at least an hour before bedtime." It was great to see the pupils using such respectful language as they explored different viewpoints! They considered how blue light affects our sleep quality and debated the balance between enjoying technology and giving our brains a rest. We finished the session by creating our own "Top Tips" for staying active and improving our sleep.
Year 3: Maths Rockstars for NSPCC Number Day!
On Friday, Year 3 took part in the NSPCC Number Day, a fantastic "mega maths" event to raise money for a great cause. It was wonderful to see the classroom transformed as the children "Dressed Up for Digits," sporting everything from number-related clothing to full-on Rockstar outfits! The highlight of the day was our high-energy T.T. Rockstars battle, where the children channelled their inner rockstars to compete and sharpen their times tables skills. Through various numerical games and activities, Year 3 proved just how much fun maths can be while helping to support the vital work of the NSPCC.
Year 3-Our Class Worship on Jesus and the 'Listened Really Well' Kite.
In our Class Worship today, we explored the theme "Jesus Helps People, and Jesus Listens," reflecting on how Jesus showed compassion by healing Bartimaeus, feeding the hungry crowd with five loaves and two fish, and ensuring his mother was cared for by the disciple John. We also introduced our next display kite, "Listened really well," by sharing the story of Mary and Martha. We learned that while Martha was busy and "grumpy" with chores, Mary chose to sit still and listen carefully to Jesus' teachings. Jesus explained that Mary had "chosen well," and we practised sitting still ourselves to understand why being a good listener is so important. To encourage this behaviour, we will now be adding to our kite display whenever children show their best listening skills in and out of the classroom. We concluded with a prayer, asking for a caring attitude and the strength to help those who feel forgotten.
Year 3- English-Exploring the magic of storytelling through sound and rhythm Online Workshop with Alim Kamara
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, our Year 3 class took part in an inspiring online workshop today with the award-winning rapper and storyteller, Alim Kamara. This fun, interactive session focused on the theme "Soundtrack Your Story," which encourages pupils to explore the magic of storytelling through sound, music, and rhythm. The children fully immersed themselves in the experience by joining in with raps and even creating their own original raps, using beats and rhyme to bring their ideas to life. The workshop served as an exciting springboard for the class, sparking their imaginations and providing fresh inspiration for their own story creations.
Year 3- Celebrating National Storytelling Week with a Parent Reader
To celebrate National Storytelling Week, we were delighted to welcome a parent (Harry's mum)to read The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. The children loved hearing the story and were so inspired by her enthusiasm for reading. The children were highly engaged and are thrilled that she would like to return to read with us again soon. A huge thank you for visiting us.
Key Stage 2 - Timestable Rockstar Battle
Huge congratulations to all of our Key Stage 2 children who competed in this month’s Times Tables Rock Stars Battle. We were incredibly impressed with the effort and enthusiasm shown by everyone involved. Our individual award winners are: • Year 3 – Charlie Duckworth • Year 4 – Bobby-Ray Catterall • Year 5 – Carter Corran • Year 6 – Charlie Shorrock A special well done also goes to Year 6, our overall winning class for this battle. As a reminder, in order to raise money for the NSPCC, we will be launching the KS2 Times Tables Rock Stars NSPCC Battle in school on Friday 6th February. Throughout the day, children will collectively build up their scores, which will contribute to a whole-school total. To celebrate Number Day, all children — including Reception and Key Stage 1 — are invited to come to school wearing their own clothes that depict a number (for example: numbers on clothing, badges, or Times Tables Rock Stars-themed outfits). Voluntary donations will be available via ParentPay to support this fantastic cause.
Foodie Friends Club- Vanilla Snap Biscuits
We had a fantastic final session of Food Club today. The bakers put all their skills to the test to create some truly mouth-watering shaped biscuits. It was great to see how much their confidence has grown. They were busy weighing out the flour, cracking eggs with precision, and creaming the sugar until it was just right. Once the dough was ready, the children loved rolling it out and choosing from a variety of cutters to create their own unique biscuit designs.
Year 3- Science-Exploring how a vertebrate’s skeleton provides support and protection.
In Science today, the children explored how a vertebrate’s skeleton provides support and protection while allowing for movement. Building on their skills from previous years, they used online quizzes to test their knowledge and check their understanding. They were particularly fascinated to discover that even a snake has a spine, finding it very interesting to see how such a long, flexible animal is still classified as a vertebrate!
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Year 3- Art-Express Yourself: The Tie-Dye Gallery
The highlight of our week has definitely been seeing the Year 3 artists' tie-dye T-shirts finally finished, and they look absolutely stunning! After spending time earlier in the term thinking about their own personalities and what makes them unique, the children used their mood boards to choose colours that really represent who they are. We've been talking a lot about the aesthetic of their designs, how the different colours and shapes come together to create a specific "vibe" or look. From bright, bold circles to more muted, marble-effect designs, every single shirt is totally different. The children have done such a great job creating a unique style that is completely their own, and they should be so proud of what they’ve made.