In PE, we’ve been working on balances to build strength and control. We practiced the shoulder stand, tree pose and plank, learning some great tips to stay steady. Have a look below to see our balances. 

We have also been learning how to do teddy bear rolls. At first, we found it tricky, but with practice, we got much better. To do it, you start sitting with your legs wide, lean to one side, tuck your legs, roll over your back and come back up to sitting. It sounds simple, but getting it smooth wasn’t easy. Now our rolls are much smoother, and we’re feeling proud. Practice really does make perfect!

Our class wanted to find out if having longer arms helps you throw further. To make it a fair test, we kept some things the same, like the ball we used, how we threw it and how we measured the throws. The only thing we changed was the person throwing the ball.
Before starting, we made predictions. Some of us thought longer arms would help, while others thought strength or technique might matter more.
We measured everyone’s arm from their shoulder to their fingertip, then took turns throwing the same ball from the same spot. After each throw, we measured how far it went and wrote down the results.
The results were surprising! Some people with longer arms threw farther, but others with shorter arms threw just as far—or even farther. We decided that technique matters more than arm length when it comes to throwing far.
We learned that it’s okay if predictions don’t match the results—it’s all part of science. If we tried this again, we might look at how strength or throwing style affects the distance. Why not give it a go and see what you find?

Today, Year 3 stepped back in time to the Ice Age and discovered what life was like for people thousands of years ago.
When we arrived, we were given helmets and torches to explore one of the amazing caves. Inside, we learned how people survived during the Ice Age, using the caves as shelter. We imagined what it would have been like to live there, with only a fire for warmth and no modern comforts!
After that, we headed outside to try some Ice Age survival skills. We built our own tents to see how people might have constructed shelters, threw spears at targets and even learned how to start a fire. It was so exciting to see how resourceful people had to be to survive.
The day ended with us becoming palaeontologists. We examined the bones of Ice Age animals that had been found in the caves, like lions and hyenas. Then, we tried recreating the skeletons, piecing the bones together like a giant jigsaw puzzle. It was fascinating to think about the animals that once roamed the land where we stood.
Everyone had a fantastic time and learned so much about the Ice Age. We can’t wait to share our new knowledge with our families and friends!

Today, we had an exciting visitor who taught us about Sikhism! We learned about the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, which is treated like a living teacher and kept in a special place in every Gurdwara, the Sikh place of worship.
Our visitor explained that everyone is welcome at a Gurdwara, where people volunteer to cook and share meals with everyone, showing kindness and equality. We also heard about the Sikh naming ceremony: when a baby is born, the family chooses a name starting with a special letter from the Guru Granth Sahib.
The best part was listening to the Vaja, a musical instrument Sikhs use to play hymns. The soft music was calming and helped us feel the peacefulness of Sikh prayers.
This visit taught us about the importance of respect, kindness, and community. We really enjoyed learning about Sikhism!

In class, we held a vote to elect our digital leaders for this year. After counting all the votes, I am thrilled to announce our newly elected digital leaders!
These students will play an important role in helping to support their classmates in using technology effectively. Congratulations to our digital leaders! We can't wait to see the great things they will accomplish this year!

This half term in P.E, the children have been learning various skills within football. These included kicking the ball correctly, passing the ball, dribbling, using their feet to gain control of the ball and finally a block tackle. Today, we have combined all of these skills to play a game of football. The children were very excited to do this and were brilliant at playing the game. Have a look below at the children playing. 

​In computing, we’ve been learning about computer networks. Last week, the children explored how their own family connects by creating a "family network" showing the relationships between family members. This week, we built on that idea by looking at computer networks. The children learned about important parts like the switch, server, and wireless access point, and how they work together. To make it more hands-on, the children created their own networks using string to understand how these parts connect and work within a computer network. Have a look above to see how we got on. 

This week, we have had a visitor from our local church to come and speak to us about the story of The Good Samaritan. During the visit, we discussed the importance of caring for others and to be compassionate, no matter who they are. 

In our French lessons over the past few weeks, the children have been exploring the wonderful world of greetings! They've been learning how to say hello and how to ask and respond to questions about how they are feeling.
To make the most of their new vocabulary, we practiced combining these skills into full conversations. It was fantastic to see the children engaging with each other and building their confidence in speaking French.
Check out the video below to watch their amazing conversations!

In our science lessons, we have been learning about rocks and soils. For today's lesson, we looked at the different levels of soil that are under our feet. We were introduced to the layers bed rock, rocky soil, sub soil and topsoil and then the children used a range of foods to replicate the layers of soil such as using chocolate chips for the rocks within the bed rock and gummy worms to represent the animals that would live within the topsoil. The children really enjoyed this activity, especially when they were able to eat it afterwards. Have a look below at our dirt puddings.