Class Work – Maple

Class 3 have a go at sitting volleyball and boccia

Class 3 took part in the Paralympic / Olympic Roadshow today and were given the opportunity to play sitting volleyball and boccia.   They were coached on the skills and rules required to play both sports and then had a go at some games.  It was great fun and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience!  

Class 3 have a go at speed stacking

After being mesmerised by speed-stacking ace James Acraman in assembly, Class 3 were treated to some coaching back in the classroom.   We all discovered that it wasn't quite as easy as it looked!

History in Class 3

In History, Class 3 have been learning about Stonehenge and how archaeologists have had to use clues left behind by the builders of Stonehenge to try to understand how it might have once looked. They also considered the different theories about why prehistoric people might have built such a huge monument.  The next step was … Read more

Class 3 investigate how we see

In our science lesson this week Class 3 have been thinking about how we see. To investigate this question they carried out an experiment using a tube to block out all light.  Working in pairs, they placed an object in the tube and recorded what they could see when they first opened one flap, then two flaps and finally … Read more

Class 3 travel the globe!

Class 3 had a fantastic day learning about lots of different countries on Monday. We travelled to France, Mexico, Turkey, Italy and Cyprus learning about the different countries and their cultures. We also very much enjoyed sampling the local food!

Building Bridges in Class 3

Class 3 have been investigating stable structures as part of their DT work. Their task was to build a strong, stable bridge measuring only 10cms high and 10cms wide. The class were given a choice of polydrons, art straws and pipecleaners as materials to build their bridges. They had lots of fun coming up with different … Read more

Class 3’s Summer Term – The story so far!

We have creating tasty sandwiches and fantastic sandwich boxes in our Design and Technology lessons. We have been creating and going on treasure hunts. We have been taking on endless challenges in every subject and enjoying not only the challenge but the reward of trying to complete them. We have also been on a trip … Read more

Class 3’s spring term has been busy, busy, busy!

I can only apologise for the delay in this up date. Class 3 have been so busy. Last half term we: investigated the strength of magnets and the distance we could move an elastic band powered car; completed our work on Egypt – making death masks, pyramids, and tomb paintings; we also began to learn … Read more

Class 3 climb a mountain…

Since we have returned from half term it has been non-stop. We have been learning about mountains and gave a class assembly in which we exampled how they were formed, what you need to climb them and Sir Edmund Hilary’s first climb of Mount Everest. In literacy we have been practicing writing and giving clear … Read more