Felix Packer 

 In Art, the children have been looking at printing as a medium. We decided to choose Felix Packer  as our topic champion for this unit of work. Our very own Alex Lewis was going to visit him during half term, so we wrote a letter to him explaining our admiration of his work. Alex had a wonderful time with Felix and managed to see his workshop. On Wednesday afternoon, we received a package from Felix in which he has enclosed a personalised original print for our school, along with a very beautifully created letter in response onto our own. The children were ecstatic to receive this gift from a real artist and we feel very proud to have studied such a wonderful creator in our recent topic. Our personalised and signed print will be displayed in the library for all to see. Very exciting indeed.  

Welcome to Class 3 

This is our class 3 information page. On this page, you will find information about what the children have been getting up to this year. You will also find information about the homework that your child will be expected to complete each week. Please take a look at this page an familiarise yourself with everything you will need to know to help support your children. 

Reading 

Reading in class 3 is incredibly important and an integral part of our day. Your children will be exploring many exciting and diverse books to inspire their love of reading whilst practising their comprehension skills. As a school we use reading VIPERS which are targeted questions to help assist the explicit teaching of comprehension skills. Below you will find some resources to help you support your children at home. Children are expected to read for at least 10-15 minutes a day 5 times a week. 

Class 3 Residential 2023

On Wednesday 11^th October, we arrived at the Ultimate Adventure Centre ready to go! We were very lucky and received an extra activity before lunch, which involved a blindfolded assault course. After lunch was our first escapade with wetsuits, as we took part in paddleboarding and kayaking. This quickly turned into a free-for-all which involved tipping teachers into the water, much to our dismay. After dinner on Wednesday, the heavens opened and we had a very soggy firepit session with lots of singing and not so much firepit. The children were very much ready for bed on Wednesday night, full and entertained. 

On Thursday morning, we woke up to dry skies. As we tucked into a delicious Full English breakfast, we were excited for our day ahead. We began with the high ropes. When we say high ropes, we mean HIGH! The children we exceptional on the apparatus. The listened to instructions given for their safety and they showed an immense sense of teamwork. Many of us (including the grownups) conquered a fear that morning. In the afternoon, we got back into our soggy wetsuits and went wild on the assault course. One of our favourite parts was watching the children bellyflop into the water. 

On Friday morning, it was not so dry. The children took part in archery and showcased their wonderful aiming skills. They then put on their helmets and showed their inner 'dudes' in mountain boarding. We there thoroughly tired on the coach home on Friday and ready for a restful sleep. 

   The children were a credit to the school and their parents. The instructors and staff commented on the exceptional behaviour and politeness of the children. They were brilliant and we were very proud of them. 

Our Learning in Class 3

We would like to showcase to you all of the wonderful learning that the children in Class 3 have done this year. Below you will find examples of some out our work this year. Please take a look and see what amazing things we are capable of. 

Keeping Ourselves Safe Week!

The children took part on our 'Keeping Ourselves Safe Week' during the last week of February 2024. We started the week with an amazing Assembly by the RNLI who taught us all about keeping safe on the beach and coastline. This is something we are sure will be helpful as the summer term approaches. As the week progressed, we took part in many workshops such as, keeping active, NSPCC and all about people who help us. 

The children in class 3 produced posters (for their homework) on how to keep our body and mind healthy. Here are some of the examples we received.