A round-up of the term
Wow! This term has absolutely flown by. I’ve been so impressed by the progress that the children have made this term and by their enthusiasm for learning.
We’ve been so busy this term. Our All Aboard topic was great fun and the highlight, for me, were the brilliant prototype vehicles we created in DT lessons – and, of course, the big go-kart! In literacy we’ve been writing stories, reports, recounts and poetry. Within this, we’ve explored how authors create mood. In maths, we’ve developed our calculations strategies, learnt about shape and measures, fractions and practised telling the time.
There are some children who have stood out this term and deserve a special mention:
- Arran and Roshan have both made fabulous progress in their writing this term.
- Brandon has made great progress in writing and maths this term.
- Isabella has made super progress in all subjects but especially in maths.
- Ibrahim has made fantastic progress with his reading – I love listening to him reading!
- Both Lennox and Jennifer have settled in really well at Moortown and are fantastic additions to the class!
Finally, thanks to Mr Toms for all his hard work this term.
Have a super holiday and a happy new year!
Carol singing
This morning, we sang our hearts out at Marks and Spencer’s. The weather was awful but it wasn’t a match for our Christmas spirit!
Thanks to all the parents and family who came to watch and sing along!
Paper chain competition
Today, the class have had to work cooperatively in teams to try to produce the longest paper chain. There were lots of enterprise skills on show as children assigned themselves specific roles and divided them into sub-teams.
The winning team were the Snakes who managed to make a paper chain that was five and a half metres in length!
14 December 2012
The homework this week is creative and is due in on Wednesday 19 December.
I can show what I have learnt about time.
We’ve been learning to tell the time and find time intervals this week so the children are tasked with showing me what they have learnt!
They could:
- Create a game.
- Make a clock and ask and answer some questions.
- Use a timetable (TV magazine, bus timetable) to ask and answer some questions.
- Match a time in words to a clock showing the same time.
Yoga Bugs!
This afternoon, we’ve been learning about yoga and how it helps us to both relax and energise our bodies.
Gymnastics at Allerton Grange
This morning, we’ve been learning some gymnastics skills and putting them into routines at Allerton Grange.
Cross Country
Today, Year 3 represented Moortown Primary School as part of the Key Stage 2 cross country festival at Cardinal Heenan School, involving thirteen local primary schools.
Well done to all the children who took part in the very wet conditions, with every child completing the race and giving 100% effort.
Molly ran a fantastic race with an overall position of 11th in the Under 9 Girls race and Henry was the first boy from Moortown to finish in the Under 9 Boys race, finishing 46th.
Eight of our children took part in the longer, under 11 race with over 100 runners. Running against children from Year 5 and Year 6, the top four from Moortown – Archie (22nd), Zak, Bailey and Lennox – did exceptionally well.
All children will be rewarded with a certificate in our Good Work assembly.
Thank you, as well, to parents who helped with the visit and supported at the event.
Cross Country Festival
On Monday, Year 3 will be taking part in the Key Stage 2 cross country festival at Cardinal Heenan High School.
Please remember outdoor PE kit, including trainers, a water bottle and warm, preferably waterproof, clothing for after the race.
Fingers crossed for a dry day!
Paper plane pandemonium!
This afternoon, we’ve built and flown paper aeroplanes. Well done to Jawaad and Oliver for their winning flights!
Road Safety
This afternoon, we’ve been learning about road safety. We’ve learnt about how important it is to always wear a seatbelt – even for short journeys. We’ve learnt that children who are under 135cm tall should also use a booster seat when in a car.
