Hogwarts – Summer 2

English

In English this term we have been looking at the story Arthur and the Golden Rope. We learnt about how Arthur became an unlikely hero by saving his town from the mythical beast Fenrir. Looking carefully at the story, we wrote our own version of how Arthur was able to defeat the wolf and wrote our own Kenning poem to describe Fenrir.

Maths

We have looked at a lot of different things in maths this term. We have learnt how to change between km, m and cm, how to identify between acute, obtuse, and right angles and how to calculate the area and perimeter of shapes.

Science

I science we went to Towneley Park to look at the animal habitats there as well as what is being down to help animals in the area and how habitats may be being damaged. We were also lucky enough to look at a newt up close from the pond.

History

We have been looking at when the Vikings first came to Britain and started to invade churches and monasteries. We then looked at why Vikings started to settle in Britain and how Alfred the Great was able to create a treaty with them and create the Danelaw. We also investigated the features of Norse longships and why they were useful to the Vikings.

DT

We finished our trains for DT this term. We tested them to see which was the fastest and how straight our trains went. We then thought about how well our trains were built and how we could improve them.

PE

In PE we have been practicing our athletics skills including different throws and how to pass a baton in a relay race. We learnt how to throw a javelin, a shot put and a discus properly.

RE

In RE we have been investigating why churches are so important to Christians and if they need to go to church to show they are Christian. We explored what things Christians may do in a church and what the bible says about praying in private and in public.

Music

The children have been looking at triple time, performing, composing, singing rhythms and music which has a clear three-beat feel. They have learnt about an accent beat, where we hear the first beat played louder. They sounded out Greek God and Goddesses names, deciding how many beats to then complete a rhythm worksheet to write the a few names and their rhythm.

Useful Dates

Apr
15
Mon
8:45 am Back to School
Back to School
Apr 15 @ 8:45 am
Back to School
School opens on Monday 15 April at 8.45am and breakfast club for those who have a place will be open from 8.00am
3:15 pm Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Apr 15 @ 3:15 pm – 3:55 pm
Choir Rehearsal
from Monday 11 September and then every week to the end of the academic year [excluding holidays]
Apr
16
Tue
all-day Summer Term Swimming
Summer Term Swimming
Apr 16 all-day
Summer Term Swimming
Year 3 will be swimming this term starting on Tuesday 16 April and every Tuesday thereafter until Tuesday 02 July
Apr
17
Wed
8:35 am Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
Apr 17 @ 8:35 am – 9:00 am
Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
starting Wednesday 17 January from 8.35am to 9.00am in the classroom and weekly thereafter
Apr
22
Mon
3:15 pm Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Apr 22 @ 3:15 pm – 3:55 pm
Choir Rehearsal
from Monday 11 September and then every week to the end of the academic year [excluding holidays]
Apr
23
Tue
all-day Summer Term Swimming
Summer Term Swimming
Apr 23 all-day
Summer Term Swimming
Year 3 will be swimming this term starting on Tuesday 16 April and every Tuesday thereafter until Tuesday 02 July
9:00 am Paralympic World Champion
Paralympic World Champion
Apr 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Paralympic World Champion
will be visiting Springfield on the morning of Tuesday 23 April, this will be a fantastic day and includes fundraising – sponsor forms were sent home before Easter – a big THANK YOU for all your support
Apr
24
Wed
8:35 am Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
Apr 24 @ 8:35 am – 9:00 am
Parent/Carer Stay & Read Sessions
starting Wednesday 17 January from 8.35am to 9.00am in the classroom and weekly thereafter

Contact

Oxford Road, Burnley BB11 3HP

Tel: 01282 437277

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