CLASS 3 SUMMER TERM 2020
All past work and information is now archived at the bottom of the page in the Spring/Summer Covid button.
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Home Learning
Here is an example of some work produced from Authorfy and DK Findout. It is all about the Suffragettes.
Here is an example of some work produced from Authorfy and DK Findout. It is all about the Suffragettes.
Sunday 13th July
Dear Class 3
I hope that you have had a nice week. It was nice to welcome some children back into Class 3 last week. You worked hard – especially on TTRockstars. As I write this letter, Class 3 is leading Class 4 by 395 points. It is so close, but the battle still has another 90 minutes to run. It is very exciting!
Remember the Big Birdwatch? Well you have a chance to take part in another Citizen Science project. Follow this link for more information:
https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/
Join in between Friday 17th July and Sunday 9th August. I will be taking part too, but I do recommend waiting for a sunny day as you will see more butterflies.
Have a good week and a lovely summer holiday. Remember to be kind and helpful and I will see you back in school in September.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3
I hope that you have had a nice week. It was nice to welcome some children back into Class 3 last week. You worked hard – especially on TTRockstars. As I write this letter, Class 3 is leading Class 4 by 395 points. It is so close, but the battle still has another 90 minutes to run. It is very exciting!
Remember the Big Birdwatch? Well you have a chance to take part in another Citizen Science project. Follow this link for more information:
https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/
Join in between Friday 17th July and Sunday 9th August. I will be taking part too, but I do recommend waiting for a sunny day as you will see more butterflies.
Have a good week and a lovely summer holiday. Remember to be kind and helpful and I will see you back in school in September.
Mrs Brennan
Sunday 5th July 2020
Dear Class 3,
Another week has passed by and we will soon be at the end of term. It was nice to see some of the Year 3s back in school this week for two days. You were all very sensible with all the new routines that are in place so well done and give yourselves a pat on the back!
Thank you to those Y4 children who logged onto TTRockstars following a text from school. If you remember, Y4 were going to be the first children to take part in the new Multiplication Tables Check produced by the government. The check was cancelled due to the virus, but TTRockstars produced their own check. I will be able to look at your results and see how you have got on. Please remember that you need to know all of your tables up to 12x12 before you start Y5 so it is important that you keep going on this. The battle was much closer this week. The boys won by just over 500 points.
Have you been trying to identify butterflies this week? There are more butterflies about when the weather is sunny. It is very dull and windy today so not ideal conditions for them. Here are the websites to look at:
https://butterfly-conservation.org/uk-butterflies/a-to-z
https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/identify-a-butterfly
https://butterfly-conservation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Butterfly-ID-guide_0.pdf
If you have a go at identifying them before you take part in the Citizen Science project then it makes the whole thing much easier. I will give you the details for how to take part next week.
Have a lovely week; I will see some of you on Thursday and Friday. Keep being kind and helpful at home and remember to try some of the activities on our class page.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3,
Another week has passed by and we will soon be at the end of term. It was nice to see some of the Year 3s back in school this week for two days. You were all very sensible with all the new routines that are in place so well done and give yourselves a pat on the back!
Thank you to those Y4 children who logged onto TTRockstars following a text from school. If you remember, Y4 were going to be the first children to take part in the new Multiplication Tables Check produced by the government. The check was cancelled due to the virus, but TTRockstars produced their own check. I will be able to look at your results and see how you have got on. Please remember that you need to know all of your tables up to 12x12 before you start Y5 so it is important that you keep going on this. The battle was much closer this week. The boys won by just over 500 points.
Have you been trying to identify butterflies this week? There are more butterflies about when the weather is sunny. It is very dull and windy today so not ideal conditions for them. Here are the websites to look at:
https://butterfly-conservation.org/uk-butterflies/a-to-z
https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/identify-a-butterfly
https://butterfly-conservation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Butterfly-ID-guide_0.pdf
If you have a go at identifying them before you take part in the Citizen Science project then it makes the whole thing much easier. I will give you the details for how to take part next week.
Have a lovely week; I will see some of you on Thursday and Friday. Keep being kind and helpful at home and remember to try some of the activities on our class page.
Mrs Brennan
Komodo dragons
Dear Class 3
I have included some examples of home learning that have been sent to me. These two examples are from the ten minute Authorfy challenges. These have already been edited and you can see the final copy.
I have included some examples of home learning that have been sent to me. These two examples are from the ten minute Authorfy challenges. These have already been edited and you can see the final copy.
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Saturday 27th June
Hello Class 3
I hope that you have had a good week. It has certainly been very hot and also very rainy.
I hope that you have been following the home learning timetable and found out some information about the structure of the Earth, rocks and volcanoes. I think that volcanoes are fascinating – do you? Next week I have given you some activities about different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) and a suggestion to make your own rock collection.
I’m glad to see that some of you had a go at identifying different grasses. There are so many grasses in flower at the moment – quite a nice collection in the front garden at school! There are a wide variety of butterflies on the wing. Have a go at identifying these too. These links take you to useful pages on the Butterfly Conservation website.
https://butterfly-conservation.org/uk-butterflies/a-to-z
https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/identify-a-butterfly
https://butterfly-conservation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Butterfly-ID-guide_0.pdf
Why not join in with a Citizen Science project next month run by Butterfly Conservation? I will give you some information about this closer to the time. It runs from the 17th July until 9th August, but it helps if you have had a go at some identification beforehand.
I have finished my detective book now but I haven’t finished the maths book I was reading. My new book has an interesting theme. It is about two men who swap lives. However, they can only do this because they look so alike. It is very intriguing and definitely makes me want to read on. What are you reading at the moment? DK Findout is a good site for reading about a wide variety of different subjects.
The rain has cleared up now so I’m going to go into the garden. Take care, keep busy and be helpful around the house. I am looking forward to seeing some of you on Thursday and Friday this week.
Mrs Brennan
Hello Class 3
I hope that you have had a good week. It has certainly been very hot and also very rainy.
I hope that you have been following the home learning timetable and found out some information about the structure of the Earth, rocks and volcanoes. I think that volcanoes are fascinating – do you? Next week I have given you some activities about different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) and a suggestion to make your own rock collection.
I’m glad to see that some of you had a go at identifying different grasses. There are so many grasses in flower at the moment – quite a nice collection in the front garden at school! There are a wide variety of butterflies on the wing. Have a go at identifying these too. These links take you to useful pages on the Butterfly Conservation website.
https://butterfly-conservation.org/uk-butterflies/a-to-z
https://butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/identify-a-butterfly
https://butterfly-conservation.org/sites/default/files/2020-04/Butterfly-ID-guide_0.pdf
Why not join in with a Citizen Science project next month run by Butterfly Conservation? I will give you some information about this closer to the time. It runs from the 17th July until 9th August, but it helps if you have had a go at some identification beforehand.
I have finished my detective book now but I haven’t finished the maths book I was reading. My new book has an interesting theme. It is about two men who swap lives. However, they can only do this because they look so alike. It is very intriguing and definitely makes me want to read on. What are you reading at the moment? DK Findout is a good site for reading about a wide variety of different subjects.
The rain has cleared up now so I’m going to go into the garden. Take care, keep busy and be helpful around the house. I am looking forward to seeing some of you on Thursday and Friday this week.
Mrs Brennan
Hello again Class 3,
I hope that you have had a nice weekend and you managed to avoid the showers.
It was back to school for some of Year 4 on Thursday and Friday. It was great to you again after so long. I hope you enjoyed being back and seeing some of your friends. The weather wasn’t very kind to us with all that heavy rain. You managed so well with all the changes in school and your behaviour was brilliant. Well done!
Our science topic has now changed from Plant Growth to Rocks and Soils. The timetable this week has some activities about rocks, the structure of the Earth and volcanoes. This is a complete change from what we have been doing and is actually part science and part geography. If you are growing plants at home then keep going – I am!
Please continue working in your CGP books every week and using TT and Numbots. The battle this week on TTRockstars was very close with the Year 4 girls just beating the Year 4 boys. Well done Year 4 – you have really stepped up this week. Year 3 beat Year 2. The new battle starting tomorrow is Year 3 versus Year 4 and hopefully you will all be joining in. Some of you will be receiving a TT Rockstars certificate so keep an eye on the post.
Have a nice week. Keep going with the home learning. Stay safe and be kind at home.
Mrs Brennan
I hope that you have had a nice weekend and you managed to avoid the showers.
It was back to school for some of Year 4 on Thursday and Friday. It was great to you again after so long. I hope you enjoyed being back and seeing some of your friends. The weather wasn’t very kind to us with all that heavy rain. You managed so well with all the changes in school and your behaviour was brilliant. Well done!
Our science topic has now changed from Plant Growth to Rocks and Soils. The timetable this week has some activities about rocks, the structure of the Earth and volcanoes. This is a complete change from what we have been doing and is actually part science and part geography. If you are growing plants at home then keep going – I am!
Please continue working in your CGP books every week and using TT and Numbots. The battle this week on TTRockstars was very close with the Year 4 girls just beating the Year 4 boys. Well done Year 4 – you have really stepped up this week. Year 3 beat Year 2. The new battle starting tomorrow is Year 3 versus Year 4 and hopefully you will all be joining in. Some of you will be receiving a TT Rockstars certificate so keep an eye on the post.
Have a nice week. Keep going with the home learning. Stay safe and be kind at home.
Mrs Brennan
Sunday 14th June
Dear Class 3
I hope that you have had a nice week. I have managed to contact all of your parents in the last few days and it has been interesting to hear about all of the activities you have been up to. It seems like some of you are finding it difficult to keep on track with your school work. I know that it is difficult to keep focused at this time but it is really important that you keep going. There is plenty of work on the timetable for you to follow and it is work that we would be covering if we were in school. Maybe it is time to refocus this week and try your best to complete some work and really surprise your parents with how sensible you can be.
I know that many of you have been growing all sorts of seeds. My 2011 seeds still haven’t germinated and now I am wondering how long to leave them in the pot. The dandelions are growing well. How did you get on with the bee identification? The most common bee in my garden seems to be the Tree Bumblebee. I had a great PowerPoint sent to me all about bumblebees which I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
What are you reading at the moment? There are some poems to look at on the timetable this week as part of the Twinkl work. I am still reading the detective novel set in Scotland. It is rather a long book and I am only half way through. I am enjoying looking at the Authorfy website because I haven’t heard of some of the authors who feature on it and I am looking forward to finding some of the books in the Schools’ Library Service.
Well, what is happening with TTRockstars and Numbots? The battles are still going ahead and some children are playing on a regular basis. Last week the Year 5s beat the Year 4s and the Year 3s beat the Year 2s. The latest battles are still in progress but I can see that Class 3 boys are way ahead of Class 3 girls. Last week, some children received a certificate through the post for being the most valuable player on their team. These certificates are generated through the TT website and are given to the player who scores the most points. Have a look for the new battles due to start on Monday 15th June. Remember Year 4 – you need to know all of your times tables up to 12x12 by the time you get to Year 5 and TTRockstars is a great tool for achieving that.
Have a great week and stay safe. Make sure that you are being helpful and kind at home.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3
I hope that you have had a nice week. I have managed to contact all of your parents in the last few days and it has been interesting to hear about all of the activities you have been up to. It seems like some of you are finding it difficult to keep on track with your school work. I know that it is difficult to keep focused at this time but it is really important that you keep going. There is plenty of work on the timetable for you to follow and it is work that we would be covering if we were in school. Maybe it is time to refocus this week and try your best to complete some work and really surprise your parents with how sensible you can be.
I know that many of you have been growing all sorts of seeds. My 2011 seeds still haven’t germinated and now I am wondering how long to leave them in the pot. The dandelions are growing well. How did you get on with the bee identification? The most common bee in my garden seems to be the Tree Bumblebee. I had a great PowerPoint sent to me all about bumblebees which I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
What are you reading at the moment? There are some poems to look at on the timetable this week as part of the Twinkl work. I am still reading the detective novel set in Scotland. It is rather a long book and I am only half way through. I am enjoying looking at the Authorfy website because I haven’t heard of some of the authors who feature on it and I am looking forward to finding some of the books in the Schools’ Library Service.
Well, what is happening with TTRockstars and Numbots? The battles are still going ahead and some children are playing on a regular basis. Last week the Year 5s beat the Year 4s and the Year 3s beat the Year 2s. The latest battles are still in progress but I can see that Class 3 boys are way ahead of Class 3 girls. Last week, some children received a certificate through the post for being the most valuable player on their team. These certificates are generated through the TT website and are given to the player who scores the most points. Have a look for the new battles due to start on Monday 15th June. Remember Year 4 – you need to know all of your times tables up to 12x12 by the time you get to Year 5 and TTRockstars is a great tool for achieving that.
Have a great week and stay safe. Make sure that you are being helpful and kind at home.
Mrs Brennan
Sunday 7th June
Dear Class 3
I hope that you have had a nice week and that you and your family are all well. Some children are back in school for a day this week but unfortunately Years 3 and 4 aren’t included in this return at the moment. There is plenty to do if you look at the timetable on this page. If you can complete some of the activities then that would be great. The science activities are all about plant growth and there are some great video clips to look at. The objectives are the same as if you were all in school as normal.
Well, talking about science, I have included another photograph of the dandelion seeds I planted. As you can see, I have potted on two of the plants and the rest I have left in the same container. I am working scientifically to find out what happens to the plants I have left in the original container. Have you managed to plant any seeds recently?
I hope that you are continuing to read at home. I have just finished reading an historical novel which was very enjoyable. I now have two books on the go at once. I don’t usually read two books at the same time but I know that some of you like to do this! One of the books is called The Magic of Numbers and is all about how we use maths in our everyday lives. The other book is another detective novel which is set in Scotland. When you are reading, try to read different genres of book such as scary stories, animal stories, funny books, historical novels, science fiction and more. Remember to keep a record of what you have read.
Please keep up with TTRockstars and Numbots. Remember Year 4 that you need to know all of your tables up to 12x12 before you get to Year 5. It is interesting to see who is using the programmes and taking part in the battles. At the moment year 5 are beating the Year 4 by quite a long way and Year 3 children are beating Year 2 in their tournament. I will set up a new battle for you tomorrow.
Have a nice week. Keep smiling and remember to be helpful to everyone at home because it makes such a difference.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3
I hope that you have had a nice week and that you and your family are all well. Some children are back in school for a day this week but unfortunately Years 3 and 4 aren’t included in this return at the moment. There is plenty to do if you look at the timetable on this page. If you can complete some of the activities then that would be great. The science activities are all about plant growth and there are some great video clips to look at. The objectives are the same as if you were all in school as normal.
Well, talking about science, I have included another photograph of the dandelion seeds I planted. As you can see, I have potted on two of the plants and the rest I have left in the same container. I am working scientifically to find out what happens to the plants I have left in the original container. Have you managed to plant any seeds recently?
I hope that you are continuing to read at home. I have just finished reading an historical novel which was very enjoyable. I now have two books on the go at once. I don’t usually read two books at the same time but I know that some of you like to do this! One of the books is called The Magic of Numbers and is all about how we use maths in our everyday lives. The other book is another detective novel which is set in Scotland. When you are reading, try to read different genres of book such as scary stories, animal stories, funny books, historical novels, science fiction and more. Remember to keep a record of what you have read.
Please keep up with TTRockstars and Numbots. Remember Year 4 that you need to know all of your tables up to 12x12 before you get to Year 5. It is interesting to see who is using the programmes and taking part in the battles. At the moment year 5 are beating the Year 4 by quite a long way and Year 3 children are beating Year 2 in their tournament. I will set up a new battle for you tomorrow.
Have a nice week. Keep smiling and remember to be helpful to everyone at home because it makes such a difference.
Mrs Brennan
Monday 1st June
Dear Class 3
How are you all? I hope you had a nice half term and enjoyed the sunny weather. I worked in my garden quite a lot although by the afternoon it was too hot and I had to go inside!
There are lots of pollinators around at the moment. I have more butterflies in my garden now. This morning I saw some small tortoiseshell butterflies and lots of bees. Have a look at the links on the timetable to the Bumblebee Conservation website. It is full of interesting information and helps you to identify the Big 8 bumblebees. I have just spotted a tree bumblebee in my garden using the identification sheet. I was wondering whether bees and other pollinators are attracted to flowers of a certain colour and whether they are active at different times of the day. Try thinking scientifically and ask yourself some questions. You could either research the answers or test the questions by looking outside.
I have taken a photograph of the dandelion seeds I planted recently. They are growing well as you can see from the photograph. I need to repot them now because they are outgrowing their space. I am thinking of repotting one or two and then leaving the rest in the plastic tray to see what happens as they get bigger. I know that the plants won’t be as healthy, but will they still flower and complete the life cycle?
Why not have a look at some plant roots? If you can find any dandelions they have a long tap root – that’s why they are so difficult to dig up. Don’t go digging up your garden plants without asking though! You could record them by observing carefully and then drawing. There is a link from the timetable to a few video clips that look at the job that plant roots do.
If you have access at home then please keep up with TT Rockstars and Numbots. This is really important. I have set up two more battles this week. Year 3 versus Year 2 (for a change) and Year 4 versus Year 5. I will keep an eye on how you are doing.
I hope that you and you families are all well. Keep smiling and being kind to one another.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3
How are you all? I hope you had a nice half term and enjoyed the sunny weather. I worked in my garden quite a lot although by the afternoon it was too hot and I had to go inside!
There are lots of pollinators around at the moment. I have more butterflies in my garden now. This morning I saw some small tortoiseshell butterflies and lots of bees. Have a look at the links on the timetable to the Bumblebee Conservation website. It is full of interesting information and helps you to identify the Big 8 bumblebees. I have just spotted a tree bumblebee in my garden using the identification sheet. I was wondering whether bees and other pollinators are attracted to flowers of a certain colour and whether they are active at different times of the day. Try thinking scientifically and ask yourself some questions. You could either research the answers or test the questions by looking outside.
I have taken a photograph of the dandelion seeds I planted recently. They are growing well as you can see from the photograph. I need to repot them now because they are outgrowing their space. I am thinking of repotting one or two and then leaving the rest in the plastic tray to see what happens as they get bigger. I know that the plants won’t be as healthy, but will they still flower and complete the life cycle?
Why not have a look at some plant roots? If you can find any dandelions they have a long tap root – that’s why they are so difficult to dig up. Don’t go digging up your garden plants without asking though! You could record them by observing carefully and then drawing. There is a link from the timetable to a few video clips that look at the job that plant roots do.
If you have access at home then please keep up with TT Rockstars and Numbots. This is really important. I have set up two more battles this week. Year 3 versus Year 2 (for a change) and Year 4 versus Year 5. I will keep an eye on how you are doing.
I hope that you and you families are all well. Keep smiling and being kind to one another.
Mrs Brennan
Sunday 17th May
Dear Class 3,
I hope that you and your families are all safe and well. We are about to start the last week before half term now. It was nice to make contact with your parents and actually with some of you as well. I enjoyed hearing about what you are doing at home.
How is the growing going? (That’s not easy to say!). The dandelion seeds I planted are doing well and are bigger now. The 2011 seeds haven’t germinated at all. I planted quite a few sweet peas and none of those have germinated either (they were an old packet too). I have managed to grow some sunflowers but they need potting on now because they need more space to grow. I have some seeds from a pepper to plant. I know that some of you are growing seeds at home and some of you are planting in the garden too. Keep going with it.
The science on the timetable this week is all about the pollination of flowers. Why not go into your garden or open space and see how many pollinators you can find. Watch the video clips as a starting point. Butterflies are pollinators and there are more flying around now. Yesterday, I saw a Red Admiral when I was out walking Monty. Have you seen any butterflies? There are a lot of Orange Tips at the moment. These butterflies are white with an orange tip to their wings.
Keep up with your reading. I am still reading the detective book I told you about last week. I am about half way through and it is really exciting. I have to concentrate on it though because there is a lot going on and there are quite a few characters in it. Don’t forget to make a record of the books you have read please.
I will set up a new tournament on TT Rockstars. Last week Year 3 scored 7019 and Year 4 scored 2853 so there is still quite a gap between the year groups. Come on year 4! It is important that you keep up TTRockstars and Numbots if you can access it at home – especially as I can see who has been on it.
I am going to put the answers for the CGP ten minute tests on the Class 3 page of the website, so that you can mark what you have done so far. Look out for these and keep up to date. The school can now access the extra White Rose maths materials because we have subscribed to them, so look out for these as well. These maths materials will be on the website as soon as possible.
Have a nice week – I think it is supposed to be getting warmer. Keep smiling and be helpful and kind at home because it makes such a difference.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3,
I hope that you and your families are all safe and well. We are about to start the last week before half term now. It was nice to make contact with your parents and actually with some of you as well. I enjoyed hearing about what you are doing at home.
How is the growing going? (That’s not easy to say!). The dandelion seeds I planted are doing well and are bigger now. The 2011 seeds haven’t germinated at all. I planted quite a few sweet peas and none of those have germinated either (they were an old packet too). I have managed to grow some sunflowers but they need potting on now because they need more space to grow. I have some seeds from a pepper to plant. I know that some of you are growing seeds at home and some of you are planting in the garden too. Keep going with it.
The science on the timetable this week is all about the pollination of flowers. Why not go into your garden or open space and see how many pollinators you can find. Watch the video clips as a starting point. Butterflies are pollinators and there are more flying around now. Yesterday, I saw a Red Admiral when I was out walking Monty. Have you seen any butterflies? There are a lot of Orange Tips at the moment. These butterflies are white with an orange tip to their wings.
Keep up with your reading. I am still reading the detective book I told you about last week. I am about half way through and it is really exciting. I have to concentrate on it though because there is a lot going on and there are quite a few characters in it. Don’t forget to make a record of the books you have read please.
I will set up a new tournament on TT Rockstars. Last week Year 3 scored 7019 and Year 4 scored 2853 so there is still quite a gap between the year groups. Come on year 4! It is important that you keep up TTRockstars and Numbots if you can access it at home – especially as I can see who has been on it.
I am going to put the answers for the CGP ten minute tests on the Class 3 page of the website, so that you can mark what you have done so far. Look out for these and keep up to date. The school can now access the extra White Rose maths materials because we have subscribed to them, so look out for these as well. These maths materials will be on the website as soon as possible.
Have a nice week – I think it is supposed to be getting warmer. Keep smiling and be helpful and kind at home because it makes such a difference.
Mrs Brennan
Sunday 10th May
Dear Class 3
I hope that you and your families are all keeping well as we move into week three of the summer term. The weather is a little strange. Yesterday I was too hot, and today, as I sit at my computer, it is far too cold. There is no pleasing some people!
I hope that you are managing to do some of the activities on the timetable and/or other activities. Please don’t forget to keep up to date with your CGP 10 minute tests. TT Rockstars is still there for you to use. The latest tournament shows that Year 3 children are once more beating Year 4 in the Battle of the Bands. I will set another tournament up for next week but I am a bit restricted in what I can do, so it will have to be boys versus girls again.
Have you had any luck with growing seeds? My 2011 seeds haven’t germinated yet and neither have the dandelions. Actually, I’ve just been to check and the dandelions have germinated. That didn’t take long. I will need to take the plastic bag off now. I wonder why? That is another good investigation. What happens to seedlings when they grow inside a plastic bag? Our science topic is all about plant growth including identifying a range of plants and exploring what helps a plant to grow well. It would be great to see how many different plants we can grow between us. I am going to try apple pips next. If you haven’t got any pots, then try a yoghurt pot or whatever else you can get your hands on. Garden soil will be fine to use as well.
What are you reading this week? I have finished my book about Nigel now. My next book is a detective book but I have only just started it. I think it’s going to be good though. Try to read different genres of books if you can. These might include historical fiction, animal stories, adventure stories, science fiction or spooky stories. I know that some of you enjoy non-fiction too. So do I. I have been looking at a book about plants to grow in a wet part of my garden. The good thing about non-fiction is that you can just dip in and out of them.
Stay safe and keep smiling. Make sure that you are being helpful at home.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3
I hope that you and your families are all keeping well as we move into week three of the summer term. The weather is a little strange. Yesterday I was too hot, and today, as I sit at my computer, it is far too cold. There is no pleasing some people!
I hope that you are managing to do some of the activities on the timetable and/or other activities. Please don’t forget to keep up to date with your CGP 10 minute tests. TT Rockstars is still there for you to use. The latest tournament shows that Year 3 children are once more beating Year 4 in the Battle of the Bands. I will set another tournament up for next week but I am a bit restricted in what I can do, so it will have to be boys versus girls again.
Have you had any luck with growing seeds? My 2011 seeds haven’t germinated yet and neither have the dandelions. Actually, I’ve just been to check and the dandelions have germinated. That didn’t take long. I will need to take the plastic bag off now. I wonder why? That is another good investigation. What happens to seedlings when they grow inside a plastic bag? Our science topic is all about plant growth including identifying a range of plants and exploring what helps a plant to grow well. It would be great to see how many different plants we can grow between us. I am going to try apple pips next. If you haven’t got any pots, then try a yoghurt pot or whatever else you can get your hands on. Garden soil will be fine to use as well.
What are you reading this week? I have finished my book about Nigel now. My next book is a detective book but I have only just started it. I think it’s going to be good though. Try to read different genres of books if you can. These might include historical fiction, animal stories, adventure stories, science fiction or spooky stories. I know that some of you enjoy non-fiction too. So do I. I have been looking at a book about plants to grow in a wet part of my garden. The good thing about non-fiction is that you can just dip in and out of them.
Stay safe and keep smiling. Make sure that you are being helpful at home.
Mrs Brennan
Tuesday 5th May
Dear Class 3
We are now into the third week of the Summer Term and the month of May! I hope that you are all keeping busy- plenty to do on the Class 3 timetable. The BBC Class Clips and BBC Teach sites are a great resource, especially for science. You will recognise these because we use them in class. Please continue with the CGP 10 minute tests
I have planted some dandelion seeds. If you watch the BBC link from the timetable then you will learn about the life cycle of a dandelion. If you are able to, sow some dandelion seeds of your own. There are plenty of dandelion clocks around at the moment. Why are we planting dandelion seeds I hear you ask? The answer is to carry on the life cycle and grow dandelion plants which might flower and set seed. And so the cycle continues.
Do you remember that I told you about the 2011 seeds I planted? Well, no sign of any germination yet but I will keep you posted. Did anyone plant any pips or apple seeds? You could try out some investigations of your own. Try planting seeds in different media such as gravel, garden soil, sand etc.
If you have access to a device, then please continue with TT Rockstars and Numbots. I can see that some of you have been on it recently. The latest tournament was boys versus girls. The boys won by a long way. However, only one girl accessed it. The new tournament for this week is Y3 v Y4. Good luck!
It is really important that you continue reading. There are a lot of free resources on the internet if you fancy something different, including audio books. I am reading a book by Monty Don at the moment. It is called Nigel. My family and other dogs. Nigel is a Golden Retriever. I am finding it very interesting because I have a Golden Retriever called Monty. What are you reading at the moment? It would be useful if you kept a log of the books that you have read or listened to.
Be nice to each other and keep smiling.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3
We are now into the third week of the Summer Term and the month of May! I hope that you are all keeping busy- plenty to do on the Class 3 timetable. The BBC Class Clips and BBC Teach sites are a great resource, especially for science. You will recognise these because we use them in class. Please continue with the CGP 10 minute tests
I have planted some dandelion seeds. If you watch the BBC link from the timetable then you will learn about the life cycle of a dandelion. If you are able to, sow some dandelion seeds of your own. There are plenty of dandelion clocks around at the moment. Why are we planting dandelion seeds I hear you ask? The answer is to carry on the life cycle and grow dandelion plants which might flower and set seed. And so the cycle continues.
Do you remember that I told you about the 2011 seeds I planted? Well, no sign of any germination yet but I will keep you posted. Did anyone plant any pips or apple seeds? You could try out some investigations of your own. Try planting seeds in different media such as gravel, garden soil, sand etc.
If you have access to a device, then please continue with TT Rockstars and Numbots. I can see that some of you have been on it recently. The latest tournament was boys versus girls. The boys won by a long way. However, only one girl accessed it. The new tournament for this week is Y3 v Y4. Good luck!
It is really important that you continue reading. There are a lot of free resources on the internet if you fancy something different, including audio books. I am reading a book by Monty Don at the moment. It is called Nigel. My family and other dogs. Nigel is a Golden Retriever. I am finding it very interesting because I have a Golden Retriever called Monty. What are you reading at the moment? It would be useful if you kept a log of the books that you have read or listened to.
Be nice to each other and keep smiling.
Mrs Brennan
To enter, share your design on social media with #DesignYourSuperBear, between Friday 23 April and Thursday 6 May.
JOHN LEWIS & WAITROSE LAUNCH SOFT TOY DESIGN COMPETITION TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE NHS
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2020
With homeschooling recommencing across the nation, the retailer is inviting children (and adults) to create and share their designs for a “super-bear” cuddly toy that celebrates the spirit and fortitude of the fearless men and women working on the frontline during the Covid-19 crisis.
The winning design will be turned into an exclusive Christmas toy and sold by Waitrose and John Lewis from October, following in the footsteps of a number of beloved characters from the retailer.
Martin George, Marketing Director for the John Lewis Partnership, comments: “The acts of gratitude demonstrated by the public towards frontline workers, from the thousands of “thank you” pictures to Thursday evening clapping, shows how deep our nation’s love for the NHS goes. We’ve already been supporting the NHS and critical workers in a number of ways, but we want to make a lasting contribution that demonstrates our appreciation for those who are on the front line.
“We hope this competition will help inspire the nation’s children to put pencil to paper and encourage many to submit their creations, while helping us give something back to our wonderful National Health Service and frontline workers.”
The competition, which launches on April 24, marks the start of the “Feel Good Friday” campaign, designed to bring the nation together in a time of isolation.
Every Friday, Waitrose & John Lewis will focus on one skill or pastime, all in service of helping people enjoy a shared interest, learn something new and creating stronger relationships within local communities.
Working with Partners, celebrity experts, a range of charities and the NHS, this will include everything from gardening, arts and crafts, mindfulness, to baking and fitness.
This follows a number of initiatives already launched by the John Lewis Partnership to support critical emergency workers during this time, from setting aside a proportion of hard-to-find and everyday essential items during periods of low stock and opening dedicated tills, to installing a wellbeing area for medical staff and volunteers at the Nightingale NHS Hospital in London.
NOTES TO EDITORS
COMPETITION DETAILS:
JOHN LEWIS & WAITROSE LAUNCH SOFT TOY DESIGN COMPETITION TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE NHS
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2020
- Children of Britain invited to share their designs to create a “super-bear”’ cuddly toy using #DesignYourSuperBear to be sold at Christmas - with 100% of the profits going to the NHS
- This marks the start of The Partnership’s “Feel Good Friday” campaign, designed to bring the nation together in a time of isolation
With homeschooling recommencing across the nation, the retailer is inviting children (and adults) to create and share their designs for a “super-bear” cuddly toy that celebrates the spirit and fortitude of the fearless men and women working on the frontline during the Covid-19 crisis.
The winning design will be turned into an exclusive Christmas toy and sold by Waitrose and John Lewis from October, following in the footsteps of a number of beloved characters from the retailer.
Martin George, Marketing Director for the John Lewis Partnership, comments: “The acts of gratitude demonstrated by the public towards frontline workers, from the thousands of “thank you” pictures to Thursday evening clapping, shows how deep our nation’s love for the NHS goes. We’ve already been supporting the NHS and critical workers in a number of ways, but we want to make a lasting contribution that demonstrates our appreciation for those who are on the front line.
“We hope this competition will help inspire the nation’s children to put pencil to paper and encourage many to submit their creations, while helping us give something back to our wonderful National Health Service and frontline workers.”
The competition, which launches on April 24, marks the start of the “Feel Good Friday” campaign, designed to bring the nation together in a time of isolation.
Every Friday, Waitrose & John Lewis will focus on one skill or pastime, all in service of helping people enjoy a shared interest, learn something new and creating stronger relationships within local communities.
Working with Partners, celebrity experts, a range of charities and the NHS, this will include everything from gardening, arts and crafts, mindfulness, to baking and fitness.
This follows a number of initiatives already launched by the John Lewis Partnership to support critical emergency workers during this time, from setting aside a proportion of hard-to-find and everyday essential items during periods of low stock and opening dedicated tills, to installing a wellbeing area for medical staff and volunteers at the Nightingale NHS Hospital in London.
NOTES TO EDITORS
COMPETITION DETAILS:
- Eligibility - For children to enter this competition, they must ask an adult over the age of 18 to enter on their behalf. This competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over with an email address, Twitter or Instagram account.
- Prize
- The winner’s design will be manufactured and sold by John Lewis and Partners and Waitrose and Partners in Q4 2020.
- The Prize carries no cash value, is non-transferable and may not be substituted by the winner.
- Entry
- For kids to enter the competition, they will need to ask an adult over the age of 18 to enter via email or via Instagram or Twitter on their behalf. Participants must send a design of a toy via email or post a design of a toy using the hashtag #DesignYourSuperBear on Instagram or Twitter.
- Participants may enter the Prize Draw once per Instagram or Twitter account.
- Winner Selection
- There will be only one winner of the competition.
- The winner of the Prize will be the design selected by the John Lewis and Partners and Waitrose and Partners Instagram and Twitter communities. There will be a shortlist process prior to this, which will be judged by a panel of experts.
- The winners of the Prize will be notified by @JohnLewisAndPartners via a direct message on Instagram or Twitter using the Instagram or Twitter name used at the time of entry. Alternatively the winner may also be contacted via email if entered via email.
- Details of the winners will be published on the following websites: www.johnlewis.com, www.waitrose.com, www.instagram.com/johnlewisandpartners, www.instagem.com/waitroseandpartners, https://twitter.com/jlandpartners or www.twitter.com/waitrose.
27.4.20
Dear Class 3
Here we are in the last week of April and the sun is still shining!
Did you manage to plant any seeds? I have planted some seeds that were collected in 2011. So, as old as some of you! They haven’t shown any signs of germinating yet but I will let you know. Today I found a pot full of compost where some foxglove plants were growing. I didn’t plant them so how did they get there? Perhaps you could research some information about how seeds are dispersed (spread)? I have included a link on your timetable.
If you are able to use an outside space then have a look at what is flowering at the moment. There are a lot of dandelions in flower. Did you know that dandelions are an important source of nectar for butterflies that are flying around in April and May? Try to identify and draw some of the flowers that you can see. You may be able to see bluebells, primroses, apple blossom and daisies.
You must keep going on TTRockstars. The results of the latest tournament are that Year 3 scored 16551 points and Year 4 scored 329. Hmm! I am not sure what to say about that but I bet you can imagine the expression on my face! Anyway, it’s a new week so I have set up a new tournament. This time it is boys versus girls. Now come on everybody, it’s time to rock those tables. Also, please check your accounts for new challenges. Try to aim for at least ten minutes a day.
Keep up the good work and make sure that you are being kind and helpful around the house.
Mrs Brennan
Dear Class 3
Here we are in the last week of April and the sun is still shining!
Did you manage to plant any seeds? I have planted some seeds that were collected in 2011. So, as old as some of you! They haven’t shown any signs of germinating yet but I will let you know. Today I found a pot full of compost where some foxglove plants were growing. I didn’t plant them so how did they get there? Perhaps you could research some information about how seeds are dispersed (spread)? I have included a link on your timetable.
If you are able to use an outside space then have a look at what is flowering at the moment. There are a lot of dandelions in flower. Did you know that dandelions are an important source of nectar for butterflies that are flying around in April and May? Try to identify and draw some of the flowers that you can see. You may be able to see bluebells, primroses, apple blossom and daisies.
You must keep going on TTRockstars. The results of the latest tournament are that Year 3 scored 16551 points and Year 4 scored 329. Hmm! I am not sure what to say about that but I bet you can imagine the expression on my face! Anyway, it’s a new week so I have set up a new tournament. This time it is boys versus girls. Now come on everybody, it’s time to rock those tables. Also, please check your accounts for new challenges. Try to aim for at least ten minutes a day.
Keep up the good work and make sure that you are being kind and helpful around the house.
Mrs Brennan
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