Year 3 have been Romans over the last few weeks. Together we made different items that were used in Roman Britain. We made, ink, clay pots, wax tablets, mosaics and a brooch. We also were archaeologists and discovered some old Roman artefacts by excavating.

We have been identifying different types of rocks and testing their properties during our Science lessons over the past few weeks. Within our literacy lessons we have looked at the book 'The secret of Blackrock'. In the book, the main character, Erin, falls overboard and discovers what the secret of Blackrock is. We had lots of fun acting how Erin would have felt when she fell. 

Year 3 have been busy showcasing our learning about a particular author and book to our parents over the last few weeks. Cherry Class shared their special talents and creative jam flavours which were inspired by the main character of Chrissie Sains's book 'An Alien in the Jam Factory'. Pear class sang one of Tom Fletcher's songs from his book 'The Creakers' and also presented some predictions on what would happen next. Year 3 have also been great geographers during our local walk, where we had to find human and physical features. They have also enjoyed music lessons this half-term and have been singing enthusiastically and adding in actions too.

This week we have been learning about 'The most famous women in NASA': Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. Within Literacy, we learnt all about Katherine Johnson and wrote a biography about her life and achievements. We also drew and painted a portrait of her. We created a fact file about Dorothy Vaughan and a piece of artwork by Mary Jackson.

Year 3 have had a fantastic start to the Year. We have been busy thinking about our emotions and how we can share these with others around us. We enjoyed creating a piece of art inspired by Picasso where we thought carefully about how colours represent different emotions. 

This half term, Year 3 have been busy putting their textile skills to practice. They have learnt to sew a running stitch, cross and back stitch. They even learnt a new life skill by sewing on a button. They then put their skills to good use by making cushions! We are blown away by their determination and resilience. What a wonderful way to finish up the Summer term.