Nov 26
On Wednesday 26th November parents and carers joined the class for a Forest school session. The pupils were able to show parents their favourite activities as well as take part in a creative activity using harvested willow and evergreens from the school grounds to make a Christmas wreath. Here are some photos of the session.
Sep 23
Year 3, along with the rest of the school, visited Hartham Common in Hertford. The common has a long recorded history with written records dating back over 1000 years. It is also by the sight of a confluence where four rivers meet. The first activity that was completed by the class was a habitat walk. …
Jul 02
Using birch wood cookies, we learned a safe technique to create a hole with a palm drill. We used wool to thread the necklaces/medallions or found a twig to put in centre of the spinner toy. We then decorated them with unique patterns. We also learnt how to use a bow saw or Japanese saw …
Jun 25
“It was a challenge for me doing the target throw because I had to score points by throwing beanbags into hoops. One of the hoops represented one point, the other represented two points and the last one represented three points. In total I scored twelve points.” by Anaira “At District Sports there was a big …
May 08
Year 3 have been learning about VE day. The children learnt why it is a special day to remember and celebrate. Below are some of the comments the children made about the day. “We used the school map to orientate around finding ten markers which had words about VE day such as rationed food …
Mar 07
Year Three stepped back into the past to Pre-history at Celtic Harmony Camp. They spent the day making pre-history art. First they looked at artefacts from pre-history and placed them on a timeline. They saw flint, bronze and iron tools and weapons, finding out how people in the past made them. They used copper and …
Feb 04
On Tuesday 4th February, Year 3 had a special visit from Dr Helen at Palaeoquest. The visit linked to our science learning this year. She began by telling us all about the different Rocks; igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. She showed us some of the rocks from her impressive collection. After that, she explained what a …