Here are some moments from our trip to the walls on Monday.
All about medieval poo...
Did you know...?
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
3BB Laidly Worm Work
Here is some of your work on the Laidly Worm ... enjoy!
This is the spell the evil stepmother casts to turn the beautiful Margaret into a dragon!
nb. borrowed = released from the spell.
And again...
Here's Margaret turning into the dragon. Notice her thought bubble!
Here's Childe Wynde wondering whether or not to kiss the dragon and see if it's really his sister.
And again...
And again...
Here are two pictures of the weeping dragon crying out "Strike me not, for I am your sister!"
And lastly, our class dragon, curled in a sad little ball on our wall. Well done those who painted her! Let's hope a knight will be along to kiss her soon...
Planning your Myth
Get a head start on tomorrow's session by thinking of your myth tonight! Here are some monsters, heroes and settings to help you!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Curriculum Bulletin
Dear Parents/Guardians
Welcome back after half term. As a team we are happy with the way the Year 3 children have settled into Fairisle Junior School and we are looking forward to another successful half term and the build up to Christmas! The children look lovely and smart in their school uniforms, however, there are still a few children without sweatshirts. These can be purchased from the school office.
We need your help! If you can spare one hour a week to hear children read we would like to hear from you. It is important for the children’s academic development that they are heard to read daily. As we stated in the last curriculum bulletin, “For children to make progress.... we ask that you hear your child read for 10 - 15 minutes a day.” But we also want to hear them read at school so if you can help, please come and see one of us.
Our History topic this half term is a ‘Local Study’. The children will be learning about what it was like living here in the past and how developments have changed the city of Southampton and Lordshill. If you have any photos or historical artefacts that could help us we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Please can I remind you that the children will receive three Physical Education (PE) sessions every week. One will be outside, weather permitting. For these sessions the children will need jogging bottoms, a sweatshirt and trainers. For indoor PE, the children will be barefoot and should wear shorts as these are less likely to cause them to trip. Earrings must not be worn. We expect all children to have the correct coloured kit which is red or white tops and black shorts or jogging bottoms. Kit is available from the school office if required. We have asked the children to bring in both their indoor and outdoor kit on Mondays and then take them home for washing on Friday.
A big WELL DONE to all the children that regularly complete and bring back their homework on time. Please remember homework is usually given out on a Wednesday and is due in the following Monday unless you are informed differently. Deadlines for homework will be written in homework diaries and we ask that homework be handed in on time to enable us to mark it and give feedback as soon as possible. Homework is an opportunity for you to spend quality time with your child and we would like you to share the same high expectations that we have at school. Children may be given detentions if homework is not completed on time or to the expected standard. Classroom doors open at 8.40am and this is an opportunity for children to get help with their homework.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to come in and help.
Thank you for all your support.
Yours sincerely
Miss Bessey Miss Edwards Mrs John Mr Hayes
Welcome back after half term. As a team we are happy with the way the Year 3 children have settled into Fairisle Junior School and we are looking forward to another successful half term and the build up to Christmas! The children look lovely and smart in their school uniforms, however, there are still a few children without sweatshirts. These can be purchased from the school office.
We need your help! If you can spare one hour a week to hear children read we would like to hear from you. It is important for the children’s academic development that they are heard to read daily. As we stated in the last curriculum bulletin, “For children to make progress.... we ask that you hear your child read for 10 - 15 minutes a day.” But we also want to hear them read at school so if you can help, please come and see one of us.
Our History topic this half term is a ‘Local Study’. The children will be learning about what it was like living here in the past and how developments have changed the city of Southampton and Lordshill. If you have any photos or historical artefacts that could help us we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Please can I remind you that the children will receive three Physical Education (PE) sessions every week. One will be outside, weather permitting. For these sessions the children will need jogging bottoms, a sweatshirt and trainers. For indoor PE, the children will be barefoot and should wear shorts as these are less likely to cause them to trip. Earrings must not be worn. We expect all children to have the correct coloured kit which is red or white tops and black shorts or jogging bottoms. Kit is available from the school office if required. We have asked the children to bring in both their indoor and outdoor kit on Mondays and then take them home for washing on Friday.
A big WELL DONE to all the children that regularly complete and bring back their homework on time. Please remember homework is usually given out on a Wednesday and is due in the following Monday unless you are informed differently. Deadlines for homework will be written in homework diaries and we ask that homework be handed in on time to enable us to mark it and give feedback as soon as possible. Homework is an opportunity for you to spend quality time with your child and we would like you to share the same high expectations that we have at school. Children may be given detentions if homework is not completed on time or to the expected standard. Classroom doors open at 8.40am and this is an opportunity for children to get help with their homework.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to come in and help.
Thank you for all your support.
Yours sincerely
Miss Bessey Miss Edwards Mrs John Mr Hayes
Times Tables
The children have been working hard on their times tables for their Numeracy targets.
Here are some websites that can help follow up their work in school.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/index.html
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/interactive.htm
Here are some websites that can help follow up their work in school.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/index.html
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/timestable/interactive.htm
The Laidly Worm
This week in Literacy we are looking at an old English myth called The Laidly Worm. Here is a link to the story if you would like a sneak preview!
The Laidly Worm Story
Click on 'Play Story' to listen!
Year 3 Autumn 2 Newsletter
What your child will be taught
in Year 3 this half term
Welcome to Year 3 Autumn 2 newsletter. In Year 3, the children will be taught the following subjects this half term:
Literacy: The main focus for this half term will be to improve general presentation, handwriting skills and sentence construction.. We have a four week block on narrative. The children will be learning about and writing their own Myths and Legends. We will also be working on Poetry and Instructional texts.
Numeracy: This half term we will be looking at the properties of shapes and relating this to symmetry. The children will be recognising fractions and interpreting data. This will be linked to Science and ICT. There will still be a focus on the children learning their times tables
Science: This half term the children will be learning about the different ‘Characteristics of Materials.’
Information Technology: We are still working on combining text and graphics using ‘Word & Publisher’. As part of our Numeracy the children will be collecting data and plotting the data collected onto an Excel sheet.
Art: The children will be looking at how different repeated patterns are made, focusing on Christmas wrapping paper. They will use their investigations to design their own wrapping paper..
History: The children will be learning about their local area and how Southampton has changed over the years. They will be looking at the comparisons of the old walls and West Quay to Lordshill.
Music: A music specialist will be coming in to teach the children their music curriculum.
Physical Education: We are continuing with problem solving games to develop the children’s teamwork and trust of one another. In dance they will be designing their own dances based on one of Herakles’ labours.
Personal, Social and Health Education: This half term we will carry on looking at ‘New Beginnings’. The children will be learning about themselves and their peers and how to be a good member of the school community.
Religious Education: We will be looking at ‘Mary Mother of God’. This will be looking at the concept of ‘Holy’.
Obviously, these are only broad headings. The teachers have detailed plans for each of the above subjects. Should you wish to see them, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
P.E. (indoor) All Year 3 Thursday
Games (outdoor) 3RH Monday & Friday
3BB/SJ & 3KE Tuesday & Friday
Homework: Given on Wednesday due in Monday, plus reading & spellings each night.
Could all children please have their Homework Diaries signed regularly.
Thank you very much for your support.
Autumn 2008 (2)
in Year 3 this half term
Welcome to Year 3 Autumn 2 newsletter. In Year 3, the children will be taught the following subjects this half term:
Literacy: The main focus for this half term will be to improve general presentation, handwriting skills and sentence construction.. We have a four week block on narrative. The children will be learning about and writing their own Myths and Legends. We will also be working on Poetry and Instructional texts.
Numeracy: This half term we will be looking at the properties of shapes and relating this to symmetry. The children will be recognising fractions and interpreting data. This will be linked to Science and ICT. There will still be a focus on the children learning their times tables
Science: This half term the children will be learning about the different ‘Characteristics of Materials.’
Information Technology: We are still working on combining text and graphics using ‘Word & Publisher’. As part of our Numeracy the children will be collecting data and plotting the data collected onto an Excel sheet.
Art: The children will be looking at how different repeated patterns are made, focusing on Christmas wrapping paper. They will use their investigations to design their own wrapping paper..
History: The children will be learning about their local area and how Southampton has changed over the years. They will be looking at the comparisons of the old walls and West Quay to Lordshill.
Music: A music specialist will be coming in to teach the children their music curriculum.
Physical Education: We are continuing with problem solving games to develop the children’s teamwork and trust of one another. In dance they will be designing their own dances based on one of Herakles’ labours.
Personal, Social and Health Education: This half term we will carry on looking at ‘New Beginnings’. The children will be learning about themselves and their peers and how to be a good member of the school community.
Religious Education: We will be looking at ‘Mary Mother of God’. This will be looking at the concept of ‘Holy’.
Obviously, these are only broad headings. The teachers have detailed plans for each of the above subjects. Should you wish to see them, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.
P.E. (indoor) All Year 3 Thursday
Games (outdoor) 3RH Monday & Friday
3BB/SJ & 3KE Tuesday & Friday
Homework: Given on Wednesday due in Monday, plus reading & spellings each night.
Could all children please have their Homework Diaries signed regularly.
Thank you very much for your support.
Autumn 2008 (2)
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