Class Blog for Year 3

January and February 2026

What a fantastic start to the new year we have had in our classroom! The children have shown great enthusiasm, resilience and curiosity in all of their learning. Here's a look at what we've been up to in January and February.

History - The Romans This term we have been travelling back in time to learn about the Romans. We have explored what life was like in Roman Britain, how the Roman army was organised and why the Romans were so successful. To finish off our half term, we were visited by the brilliant Centurion Maximus Adricus! He brought Roman history to life through exciting games, storytelling and hands-on activities. The children loved finding out about Roman armour, battle formations and daily life in the army. It was a fantastic way to deepen our understanding of the Romans.

Maths - Multiplication and Division In Maths, we have been working hard on multiplication and division. We have practised using times tables to solve problems, explored different methods for solving calculations and learned how multiplication and division are linked. The children have shown great perseverance when tackling tricky word problems!

Science - Magnetism Our Science topic has been all about forces, with a focus on magnetism. We investigated which materials are magnetic and learned how to test objects using magnets. The children discovered that not all metal is magnetic and enjoyed predicting and testing different materials. We also learned about magnetic poles and how magnets can attract and repel.

English - Romans and Mythology In English, we have linked our writing to our History topic. We wrote detailed character descriptions of the Roman hero Hercules, focusing on his strength, bravery and his famous 12 labours. We also wrote non-chronological reports about the Roman gods, organising our work with headings and subheadings. The children worked hard to include fascinating facts and use formal language in their reports.

PSHE - Facing Challenges In PSHE, we have been thinking about how to face challenges positively. We used our Building Learning Power skills - such as resilience, resourcefulness and reflectiveness - to help us when learning feels tricky. The children have been brilliant at encouraging one another and showing a growth mindset.

Music - Songfest 2026 We have also begun practicing songs for Songfest 2026, which will be taking place in March. The children are already singing beautifully and learning the lyrics with great enthusiasm. We can't wait to perform!

Well done to everyone for a brilliant start to 2026. We are so proud of all the hard work, determination and positivity shown this term. We're looking forward to another exciting half term ahead!

December 2025 - A Busy and Creative Month of Learning

December has been a wonderfully rich and creative month in school, filled with exciting learning experiences across the curriculum as we headed towards the festive season.

In English, the children enjoyed studying the much-loved story The Mousehole Cat. We focused on using adverbs to add detail and bring actions to life, as well as learning how to organise our writing clearly using paragraphs. The children impressed us with how they applied these skills to their own pieces of writing, showing growing confidence and creativity. We made a strong link with Design and Technology, where pupils designed and created beautiful lanterns, inspired by those in The Mousehole Cat. These lanterns were proudly displayed during our end-of-term Christingle service, creating a warm and magical atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.

In Art, we explored the technique of collage, experimenting with a range of different materials and mediums. As part of this learning, we took a brief look at the work of artist Hannah Höch, discussing her use of collage and how artists can combine materials to create meaning and interest.

During PE, children consolidated and refined their gymnastics skills, exploring different ways of moving on and off apparatus. They practiced linking movements smoothly, both independently and with a partner, demonstrating teamwork, balance, and control.

In RE, we learned about the Holy Trinity and its significance for Christians, particularly in relation to baptism. Thoughtful discussions helped deepen understanding of this important belief.

Our French lessons focused on speaking about activities using the verb "Je peux", building confidence in simple conversational language.

Finally, in Science and Geography, we explored rocks and volcanoes, learning how rocks are formed and how the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates can affect human life. It has been a fantastic end to the term, and we are very proud of all the children's hard work and enthusiasm.

October Blog - What We've Been Up To!

October has been such a busy and exciting month for our class! In maths, we've been consolidating our addition and subtraction skills, especially focusing on the tricky concept of crossing into a new hundred when counting in tens. It's been great to see everyone's confidence growing as we practiced using number lines, base ten, and mental strategies to solve problems. In science, we became real scientists by practicing our Scientific Enquiry skills. We learned how to ask thoughtful questions, make predictions, and form hypotheses before testing them out. Everyone enjoyed being curious and finding out how things work through investigation.

In RE, we explored the Creation Story, thinking about how the world began and what it teaches us about looking after our planet. Over in French, we've started learning how to greet each other, saying "Bonjour, comment ça va?" - we're sounding more and more like native speakers every day! Music has been a real highlight this month. We listened to In the Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg and The Firebird by Stravinsky, exploring how music can tell a story without any words. We also worked hard on keeping a steady rhythm and even learned the famous Cup Song to go along with our class song, I've Been to Harlem.

To finish off the month, we had our epic trip to Wild Wood! We travelled back in time to an Anglo-Saxon village where we baked bread, built houses, carved wood, and even foraged in the natural environment. It was an amazing, hands-on experience that brought history to life! What a fantastic month it's been - we can't wait to see what November brings!

September in Year 3 - What a Fantastic Start!

We've had a busy and exciting start to the school year! In English, we've been diving into Stig of the Dump by Clive King. The children have loved exploring the adventures of Stig and Barney and even wrote their own creative chapters about a brand-new adventure the two characters might have. In Maths, we've been sharpening our place value skills and stretching our understanding of numbers up to 1000. It's been great to see everyone's confidence growing! Our History focus has been the big question: How did we survive before metal? We've travelled back in time to the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages, learning about early homes, tools, weapons, and how people used nature to live. The children really enjoyed creating their own triorama Stone Age homes. In RE, we've been learning how Christians follow God through stories and messages in the Old Testament. In French, we've started with the basics-greeting each other with a friendly "Bonjour!" PE has been all about football, developing our control, teamwork, and ball skills. And in DT, we looked at seasonal foods, then rolled up our sleeves to bake delicious treats for our Bake Sale! It's been a great month-well done, everyone!