Another great week of learning for Year 3 this week. Today we have absolutely loved celebrating NSPCC Number Day, thank you for the wonderful costumes you created!

Maths
We’ve had a great week in maths! This week, we’ve been learning all about 3D shapes. The children have been busy identifying different 3D shapes, sorting them using their properties (such as faces, edges, and vertices), and recognising shapes even when they are shown from different orientations. It’s been lovely to see how confident everyone is becoming when talking about shapes and explaining their thinking.

Next week, we’ll be moving on to fractions. We’ll be recognising, comparing, and ordering fractions, using practical resources and visual models to support understanding.

English
This week in English, we’ve been focusing on letter writing. The children have been learning how to use emotive language to engage the reader, as well as practising contractions to make their writing sound more natural and fluent. There has been some fantastic effort put into choosing words carefully and expressing feelings clearly.

Next week, we will continue to develop our letter writing skills, with a particular focus on using formal language. The children will learn how to adapt their writing for different purposes and audiences, and we’re excited to see their confidence continue to grow!

Thematic
This week in Thematic, we’ve been busy designing, creating, and evaluating levers and linkages. The children have enjoyed exploring how different mechanisms work and thinking carefully about what went well and what could be improved in their designs. There’s been lots of creativity, problem-solving, and great teamwork on show!

Next week, we’ll be completing our RE learning for the term. We will be exploring what different religious signs and symbols mean and why they are important to people of different faiths. It will be a thoughtful and interesting way to round off our learning this term.

Art

If you are fan of being out in nature and would like to show off your photography skills, you might be interested in the competition outlined below:

Bird Wise East Kent and Thanet Coast Project have teamed up to host a photography competition. There is a category for under 18s with the winner and runner up having their work displayed in Margate, Whitstable and Ramsgate. The deadline is midnight on Sunday 15^th February. Please go to their website for more information: Photography Competition | Bird Wise East Kent

Home Learning
This week we would like you to create a game that uses levers and linkages. We can’t wait to play them on Friday.

Competition Time, Team Azure VS Team Peacock Reading Competition.

Read as much as possible. This does not have to just be physical reading books, make a list in your home learning books of other things that you read this week.

Accelerated Reader - https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/1892319

MyOn - https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html

Advance Warning for Next Term

Start thinking about your World Book Day Costumes for Thursday 5^th March

Year 3 will be having a Roman dress up day on Monday 23^rd March

 

Dates to Remember

Friday 13th February – Non-school uniform day

Friday 13th February - Chilton Fundraisers Winter Disco

Friday 13th February – Last day of term. School finishes at usual time

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs King, Miss Davey and Mrs Barlow

Sophie.Barlow@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Emily.Davey@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Measha.King@chiltonprimary.co.uk