Literacy

 

Year 3 recently stepped into the wonderful world of Roald Dahl for a day of discovery and storytelling magic.

The children explored Dahl’s creative process, learning how he used his famous "Writing Hut" and yellow legal pads to craft his tales. We discovered how his real-life adventures—from his school days to his time as a pilot—provided the "sparky bits" of inspiration for classics like The BFG and Matilda.

We took our learning outside, touring Great Missenden to see the real-life landmarks that inspired his books. The day concluded with a peaceful moment of reflection at Dahl’s grave, where we followed the giant BFG footprints and thought about the lasting power of imagination.

It was a fantastic day that has left us all ready to write our own "gloriumptious" stories!

MATHS

This half-term, Year 3 have made significant progress in Maths. We began by solidifying our understanding of the four operations and mastering methods for solving one- and two-step word problems. Building on our prior knowledge of fractions, we successfully learned to add, subtract, and calculate fractions of amounts. Furthermore, we introduced decimals, focusing on counting and ordering to lay a strong foundation for future learning.

Topic 

Year 3 has had a blast exploring Volcanoes! From the Earth's crust to the cooling lava, the children have become true experts.

Key Highlights:

• The Science: We mastered the parts of a volcano—including the magma chamber, vent, and crater—and learned how tectonic plates shift to form them.

• The Eruptions: Our young scientists wowed us with live experiments, using chemical reactions to simulate high-pressure eruptions in the classroom!

• Amazing Projects: A huge thank you for the incredible home projects. The 3D models and posters on display are truly "lava-ly" and show fantastic effort.

Thank you for supporting your child's learning this term! 

The Year 3 Team