What an exciting first week back at school we’ve had! We kicked things off with a very special visit from Dermot O’Leary, the well-known author and presenter. It was such a brilliant experience to meet him in person and hear all about his books and what inspired him to start writing.

We also spent some time sharing all the fun things we did over the Easter holidays. It was great hearing everyone’s stories and seeing the smiles as we looked back at our adventures.

To top it all off, we had an amazing science lesson where we learned how plants absorb water. We even did a fun experiment using coloured water to watch how it travels up the stem—science really came to life right before our eyes!

It’s been a fantastic start to the new term, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

What a wonderful way to wrap up the half term! We’ve had such an exciting and inspiring week in the art studio, filled with colour, creativity, and collaboration.

On Friday, we celebrated all our hard work with an Art Celebration, and what a turnout it was! I was absolutely blown away by the children’s incredible dance performance and the stunning artwork they created. Every piece was a reflection of their talent, imagination, and enthusiasm. I’ll be uploading the video of the dance soon.

A special highlight of our week was on Wednesday when Sameer’s mum came into class. She taught us some brilliant dance moves, shared delicious food from her culture, and even did henna for almost every child. It was a truly magical experience that brought smiles to everyone’s faces and created memories we’ll cherish for a long time.

This week has started off wonderfully in Year 3! We kicked things off with an exciting Zoom meeting with an Icelandic tour guide, Dagur, all the way from Iceland. The children came prepared with lots of great questions, and Dagur shared some amazing facts about Iceland. We learned so much about this incredible country and its unique landscapes.

We have started our Art Fortnight, and we are working hard on creating beautiful art pieces that connect to our “Land of Fire and Ice” topic. The creativity in the class has been fantastic, and we can’t wait to see how all the projects turn out!

This week has been filled with exciting activities and celebrations. We also planted flowers generously gifted to us by Roots and Roots. We can’t wait to see them grow and bloom in the coming weeks!

In addition, we celebrated Nowruz this week, with many children coming in wearing fantastic traditional clothes. It was wonderful to celebrate the start of spring together as a class.

This week has been absolutely amazing! The highlight of our week was on Thursday when we had our Colour Run, which was so much fun and filled with energy. Right after that, we were lucky enough to have a live music band perform for us! It was a fantastic experience, especially for some of the children who had never seen a band play live before.

We also had a great time doing activities for our “Roots and Routes” project, which was both fun and educational.

We’ve had an amazing week in Year 3! We were lucky to work with two artists from the Balbir Sign Company on a project called “Roots and Routes,” where we reconnected with nature. We spent the whole morning being artists, drawing landscapes using shading techniques, and creating patterns with natural materials. We even learned a bit of Indian dance, which was a lot of fun!

We also celebrated World Book Day, and it was outstanding! All the children came in dressed in fantastic costumes, and it was amazing to see them dressed up as their favourite characters.

What a fantastic way to end the week! On Friday, we had the privilege of working with Matthew Bellwood, who led an incredible workshop. Matthew shared a fascinating story about the Lemenkinen, and we got the chance to act it out ourselves! It was truly amazing to see how talented and creative everyone was in bringing the story to life.

At the end of the session, we created poppets to help tell the story of the Lemenkinen. We used a big white screen, with light reflected behind it, which allowed us to see the shadows of our poppets. This shadow technique added a magical element to the storytelling, as it helped us express the narrative through our poppets in a unique and creative way. It was an unforgettable experience and a perfect way to wrap up the week!

What a hard-working and exciting term we’ve had! Our days have been filled with engaging activities, hands-on learning, and lots of fun.

In Art, we explored shading techniques, and the children produced some truly outstanding work. Their creativity and attention to detail have been amazing to see!

In Science, we experimented with materials by building dens using opaque materials. It was a fantastic way to understand how light interacts with different objects.

In Maths, we have been learning all about measurement. Our practical lessons were a hit, as we measured different items around the classroom and applied our learning in real-world contexts.

We celebrate our achievements and reflect on our Big Question: ‘What do you love and why?

As we head into the half-term break, don’t forget our TT Rockstars competition! Year Three and Year Four are going head-to-head, and the winning class will get to keep the trophy in their classroom. Keep practicing, and let’s see who will claim the top spot!

This week, 3Z had their second session of the Routes and Roots collaboration, and it was filled with adventure and creativity! The children took a trip to Adel Woods to meet the artists and start their exploration.

They began by wandering through the woods and choosing their favourite tree to sketch. After capturing the details of their tree, the students used natural materials like leaves, pebbles, and pine cones to create beautiful artwork on the forest floor—just like the famous artist Andy Goldsworthy!

In our geography lesson , we dived into the explosive world of volcanoes—how they form, their features, and different types. But we didn’t just learn about them—we became them!

Some of us erupted like active volcanoes, others stayed still as extinct ones, while the dormant volcanoes waited for their big moment. Acting them out made learning fun and unforgettable!