Year 3 Class Blog
ðWeek Commencing 1st Decemberð
We’ve had another fantastic week packed full of learning, discovery, and new challenges. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to across the curriculum.
ð English
This week we focused on writing chronological reports all about the digestive system. We explored the key features of factual reports and made sure to include them in our own writing.
Mrs. Broda-Kaye was incredibly impressed with how much information we included and the brilliant scientific vocabulary we used in our work!
â Maths
We began our new unit on mental addition and subtraction. Using place-value equipment, we explored how adding tens and hundreds affects a number—and how the ones stay the same. We also tackled the challenge of adding tens that bridge into the next hundred. It was tricky at first, but we persevered and completed the tasks with confidence. Well done, everyone!
Art ðĻâïļ
In Art, we sketched apples using chalks. We had the challenge of looking at the tone and shades in the apples to make them look realistic. Mrs Broda-Kaye was incredibly impressed by our artistic skills!
ðŽ Science
Continuing our topic on life cycles, we explored the fascinating process of metamorphosis. After discussing what the word means, we studied the life cycle of a frog and discovered how a tadpole completely transforms as it grows.
Did you know that a froglet grows lungs so it can adapt to life on land? Amazing!
ð§ PSHE
In PSHE, we learned about staying safe online. Using the SMART rules, we talked about how to protect ourselves on the internet and what to do if we ever feel unsure or unsafe while using technology.
ðš History
This week in history we explored the incredible discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Howard Carter uncovered the hidden tomb after thousands of years!
We were fascinated to learn that Tutankhamun became pharaoh at just 9 years old, and that he died when he was only 18.
âĻ Another fantastic week of learning and exploring! âĻ
We can't wait to see what next week brings!
ðWeek Commencing 24th Novemberð
What another busy, exciting and educational week we’ve had! âĻ
ð English
This week, we wrote our own narratives about Barney and Lou walking through a dark forest at night and hearing a mysterious growl… ððē
We included fronted adverbials, subordinate clauses, and lots of descriptive similes in our writing. âïļ Mrs Broda-Kaye has been really impressed with our pieces!
ð§Ū Maths
We began our new unit on mental addition and subtraction.
Using what we already know helps us solve trickier problems — for example:
If we know 5 + 3 = 8, then we know 613 + 5 = 618.
Mrs Broda-Kaye reminded us that we don’t always need a written method; sometimes it’s all about spotting number facts we already know! ðĒ
ð Geography
In Geography, we compared urban and rural settings.
We discussed how population size changes between these two areas and created drawings to show the difference — a densely populated city ðïļ and a sparsely populated village ðĄ.
ð§ĩ DT (Design & Technology)
Thursday was a creative and hands-on day!
We designed and made our very own
keyrings. Using a brand-new stitch — the
running stitch — we sewed two pieces of felt together, added wadding, and decorated our creations. We were so proud of our final products and finished by evaluating our work.
ð Celebration Assembly
On Friday, we shared our fantastic work with our friends and family during our celebration assembly. Everyone was so proud of what we achieved! ðð
ð Another fantastic week of learning! ð
ð Week Commencing 17th November âĻ
What another busy and educational week we have had! ð
English âïļ
This week, we have been focusing on using subordinate clauses at the beginning of our writing. We practised starting sentences with when and as, and then added main clauses to complete them. Some of us are even remembering to add the commas accurately—fantastic progress!
Maths ââïļ
In Maths, we have been developing our times tables knowledge, moving onto the 4× and 8× tables. We used manipulatives to group number facts before completing number sentences. Our improving multiplication skills have also helped us to tackle division challenges with confidence.
Science ððĶ
Continuing our learning about cycles, we explored migration and why many animals travel south during winter. We discovered how the Arctic tern travels the furthest distance by air, the humpback whale travels the greatest distance in the ocean, and the caribou undertake impressive migrations across land. ððĶ
Geography ðšïļ
In Geography, we learned about the four different types of settlements. We compared rural and urban settings and discussed which settlements belong to each category. Building on this, we investigated infrastructures and how these support people’s everyday lives. ðïļðĄ
Art ðĻâïļ
In Art, we studied form and how to create 3D sketches. Our challenge was to draw a jug and a glass as still forms. Mrs Broda-Kaye and Mrs Tinnon were incredibly impressed by our artistic skills—we definitely rose to the challenge!
Another amazing week of learning! ð
ð Class Blog – Week Commencing 10th November ð
What an amazing and exciting week of learning we’ve had! Here's a look at all the fantastic things we've been doing in class:
âïļ English
This week in English, we focused on subordinate clauses. We practised beginning our sentences with when and making sure we added a clear main clause so that each sentence made sense. Mrs Broda-Kaye has been incredibly impressed with our effort and the quality of our writing!
ðĒ Maths
In Maths, we explored the 3 times table. We investigated how the answers can be odd or even and used Numicon to spot patterns. We also learned how number facts can help us work out new ones. For example, if we know that 4 × 3 = 12, then we can double it to find 8 × 3 = 24. Great mathematical thinking!
ðą Science
Continuing our work on life cycles, we looked at how plants change throughout the seasons. We discovered that when the ovule and pollen come together, they create a new seed—allowing the plant’s life cycle to continue. Fascinating!
ðšïļ Geography
In Geography, we explored the four types of settlements: hamlets, villages, towns, and cities. We compared the facilities each one has and discussed why towns and cities are often built near rivers. Our map work and discussions were brilliant!
ð§ļ Children in Need – Friday Highlights
Friday was a very special day as we celebrated Children in Need! We took part in Challenge 25, which included:
- Singing 25 songs
- Making 25p using different coin combinations
- Creating a Pudsey chain with 25 Pudsey bears
- Completing a scavenger hunt to find 25 Pudseys
- Joining in with a Joe Wicks 25-step fitness challenge
We loved dressing up in our Pudsey outfits and raising money for such an important cause.
What a fantastic week of learning, teamwork and fun. We can’t wait to see what next week brings! ð
Week Commencing 4th November 2025
ðWhat an amazing and exciting week of learning we’ve had!ð
âïļ English
In English, we have been expanding our vocabulary in creative ways. We watched a spooky clip of a dark, mysterious forest and worked together to create a class word bank filled with exciting new adjectives. We even explored emotive language, coming up with phrases like heart pounding and body tensing to bring our writing to life.
â Maths
This week in Maths, we explored the world of shapes. Using sticks, we created a range of 2D polygons and then constructed 3D shapes such as pyramids, cubes, cuboids, and prisms. We investigated how many edges, vertices, and faces each shape has—it was fascinating to see the connections between them!
ðŽ Science
Our new Science topic is Cycles. To begin, we looked at the seasons and discussed how the Earth orbits the Sun. We discovered that our planet’s tilted axis plays a big part in why we experience different seasons—it’s all to do with our distance from the Sun and how much sunlight reaches us throughout the year.
ð Geography
In Geography, we started our new unit on Settlements. We learned that a settlement is simply a place where people live. We explored our local settlement, Elm, and discovered it is classed as a village. We made a list of all the facilities we have here. Then, we compared Elm to Peterborough, which is a city, and discussed the wide range of facilities it offers.
ðïļ Latin
Our Latin lessons took us back to the world of Ancient Greece as we studied the famous story of Achilles. We then faced the challenge of translating Latin words into English and used our artistic talents to create a comic strip retelling the story.
Week Commencing 20th October 2025
What another busy and exciting week it’s been for us!
âïļ English
This week, our focus has been on writing up the story of Barney meeting Stig for the very first time. We used lots of excellent descriptive language ðïļ and really thought about the emotions Barney would be feeling ð.
Our stories were so beautifully written that Mrs Broda-Kaye has been showing them off to the other teachers! ðð
â Maths
In Maths, we explored all things shape ðšðđ.
We learned about vertical, horizontal, perpendicular, and parallel lines ð.
To help us understand, Mrs Broda-Kaye gave us lolly sticks to make different kinds of lines — a fun, hands-on way to explore these important facts! ð
ðš History
This week was assessment week, and we put our Stone Age knowledge to the test! âïļðŠĻ We created factual history timelines that showed just how much we’ve learned. Mrs Broda-Kaye was amazed at how much information we remembered and wrote in our assessments. It really shows how much we’ve enjoyed this history unit! ð
ðĻ Art
On Wednesday, we had a special treat — making our very own 3D Stonehenge! âĻ We also created sketches of Stonehenge, focusing carefully on shading and line work ðĻðïļ. Our classroom looked like a mini art gallery! ðžïļ
Week Commencing 13th October 2025
Wow, what a week it’s been! We’ve been working hard, learning lots, and having plenty of fun along the way. Here’s what we’ve been up to:
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English
This week, we began writing our own narratives inspired by our class book, ‘Stig of the Dump’. ðģïļð§ We explored each section of the story and thought carefully about the vocabulary and emotions that Barney might be feeling. Our creative writing skills are really shining through! âïļâĻ
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Maths
Mrs Broda-Kaye set us some tricky challenges all about tenths.
ð We counted in tenths, represented them as fractions and decimals, and played some brilliant tenths games to help us understand them better. ðēâ
ðŽ
Science
Assessment time! This week we put our scientific knowledge to the test by labelling a human outline. We included the skeletal system, the digestive system, and even remembered the four types of teeth! ðĶīðĶ· Great job, everyone!
ðĻ
Art
To end our art unit, we finished our relief tile designs using pastels. We explored how pastels are different from paint and discovered new ways to create interesting textures. The results were colourful and creative! ðžïļð
ðĪ
PE
Yeehaw! In dance, we transformed into cowboys and cowgirls. Mrs Broda-Kaye taught us a fun line dance, and we even added a lasso move at the end. ðŠððš
To top it all off, we celebrated the end of our swimming sessions with a splash-tastic fun session! ððĶ
That’s all for now – another amazing week of learning, fun and creativity. See you next week! ðð
Week Commencing 6th October 2025
ð Year 3 Weekly Blog ð
What a fantastic and busy week we’ve had in Year 3! Here's a peek at all the exciting learning we've been doing...
ð English – Magical Story Adventures
This week in English, we used just one picture ðžïļ of someone stranded... and created whole new magical stories!
With the help of Mrs Broda-Kaye, our imaginations took off âĻð – we had stories with mysterious islands, secret portals, and even unexpected heroes!
ðïļððĶļ
It was amazing to see how one image led to so many different ideas. We’re super proud of our creative writing! âïļð
ðĒ Maths – Comparing 3-Digit Numbers
In Maths, we’ve been working on comparing and ordering 3-digit numbers! ðĄ
We looked closely at the hundreds, tens, and ones to work out which numbers were greater or smaller.
ðĪ “If the hundreds are the same, then check the tens!”
We’re getting quicker and more confident every day! ð
ðš History – The Mystery of Stonehenge
Our topic in History was the ancient wonder... Stonehenge! ðŠĻ
Did you know it’s over 5,000 years old? ðē
We learned that archaeologists still don’t know exactly why it was built or how the huge stones got there. It’s one of history’s big mysteries! ðĩïļâïļð
ðŽ Science – What Happens to Our Food?
This week in Science, we explored what happens after we chew and swallow our food! ð―ïļâĄïļð§Š
We remembered how saliva helps break down food, and how our stomach stores it for up to 4 hours! ðŪ
Then the nutrients go into our body, and the rest becomes waste in our intestines. We loved investigating the journey! ð§ ð§ŧ
ðšïļ Geography – Human Features Around the World
In Geography, we looked at human features — the things people build and use, like roads, bridges, and buildings. ð ðĢïļðŦ
We compared San Francisco ðšðļ with Wisbech and found out they have lots of similar features, even though they’re far apart!
ð Swimming Fun!
To end our
busy and exciting week, we enjoyed our swimming session! ðâïļðĶ
We’re making great progress and having so much fun in the pool!
âĻ What a brilliant week of learning, discovering, and fun! We can't wait to see what’s in store for us next week! âĻ
Week Commencing 30th September 2025
ð A Busy and Brilliant Week of Learning! ð
What a fantastic and action-packed week we’ve had in class!
In English ð, we’ve been diving into the world of conjunctions. We began by exploring how to use them to link two main clauses together, creating more detailed and interesting sentences. As the week went on, we tackled the challenge of choosing the most suitable conjunctions — a tricky task that really sharpened our thinking! âïļ
Over in Maths ââ, we’ve been working on adding and subtracting 100, 10 and 1 from given numbers. Using hands-on equipment, we spotted patterns that helped us understand more deeply. Then came some stretch challenges — and Mrs Broda-Kaye was amazed by our determination and effort! ðŠðŊ
In History ðš, we travelled back to the Bronze Age to learn about the Beaker People. We discovered how mixing tin and copper from the mines made bronze — perfect for stronger tools and weapons! âïļðĄïļ
Our Geography ð lesson took us all the way to San Francisco, where we compared its physical features to those in Wisbech. We learned that physical features are natural — not man-made — and were fascinated by the differences between the two places! ðïļð
This week, we also took part in a live Restart a Heart session âĪïļðĐš and practised CPR. We learned the steps of DR.ABC, and now we feel more confident knowing how to help save a life in an emergency!âĄïļðŦ
In Art ðĻ, we got creative by designing and carving our own printing tiles. Using paint, we printed beautiful autumnal images full of seasonal colour and texture. ððïļ
And finally, to round off our busy and successful week, we enjoyed our swimming session ðâïļðĶ — a refreshing way to end a week of hard work and fun!
Well done, everyone! ð Here’s to another exciting week ahead! ð
Week Commencing 22nd September 2025
ð Weekly Round-Up: A Buzzing Week in Year 3! ð
This week in Year 3, we’ve been busy bees, diving into exciting learning across all our subjects. The classroom has been full of curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of brilliant thinking!
ð English: Getting to Know Barney
In English, we’ve been sharpening our grammar skills by identifying proper nouns and pronouns—and learning how to use them confidently in our writing. These new skills were put to great use as we wrote about Barney, our focus character for the week. The class impressed me with their imagination and thoughtful sentence work. Grammar never looked so creative!
ðĶ· Science: Mouths, Teeth & Saliva—Oh My!
Our budding scientists explored the important role of teeth and discovered just how amazing saliva is in the digestion process. There were lots of wide eyes and surprised faces as we learned how our mouths are the first step in breaking down food. Who knew chewing could be so scientific?
ðš History: Digging into the Past
In History, we travelled back in time to investigate one of the oldest skeletons ever discovered. The children were fascinated by how archaeologists work like detectives, using clues to imagine what ancient humans looked like and how they lived. It was a wonderful mix of curiosity and critical thinking!
ââ Maths: Confident with 10s and 100s
In Maths, I was absolutely blown away by everyone’s hard work and perseverance. We tackled the challenge of adding and subtracting 10 and 100 from a range of numbers. The progress we’ve seen this week has been amazing—confidence is growing, and so is our love for numbers. Well done, Year 3!
ðâïļ Swimming: Making a Splash
We rounded off the week with another fun-filled swimming session. It's such a joy to see everyone becoming more confident in the water. There were so many proud moments—big smiles, brave swimmers, and lots of splashes!
As always, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together this week. Let’s keep the momentum going and see where next week’s learning takes us.
Keep up the hard work, Year 3—you’re doing amazing!
— Mrs Broda-Kaye ð
Week Commencing 16th September 2025
What a fantastic and full week of learning we've had!
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Maths Magic with Number Lines
We kicked off the week by diving into number lines, focusing on three-digit numbers. By carefully marking out the multiples of 10, we were able to accurately place different numbers along the line. This visual method really helped us understand number positioning and value in a clearer way.
âïļ
Biographies and Book Facts in English
In English, we explored the life and work of author Clive King. After researching key facts, we wrote our own biographies about him. One fascinating discovery was that his book Stig of the Dump has sold over 2 million copies! It was exciting to learn more about the author behind such a well-known story.
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Exploring the Nervous System in Science
Our science lessons took us inside the human body, focusing on the nervous system. We learned how the brain acts as the control center and how the spinal cord connects our nerves to it. Understanding how messages travel through our body sparked lots of curiosity and discussion!
ðĻ
Creating 3D Art with Pencil
Art this week was all about illusion and technique. Using only pencil, we created amazing 3D drawings of our hands. By focusing on line work and shading, we discovered how simple techniques can make a flat image appear to pop off the page!
ðšïļ
Geography and Grid References
To wrap up the week, we turned our attention to geography. We learned how to use grid references to find exact locations on a map. This practical skill helped us understand how explorers, geographers, and even delivery drivers use maps in real life.
It’s been a week packed with hands-on learning, creativity, and discovery — and we’re already looking forward to what next week will bring!
Week Commencing 8th September 2025
ðŦ Welcome to Year 3! A Brilliant First Week Back
What a fantastic start to the new school year! Our first week in Year 3 has flown by, and the children have settled in amazingly well. It’s been wonderful to see so many smiling faces, eager to learn and take on new challenges.
âïļ
Sharpening Our English Skills
In English, we’ve jumped straight into developing our writing skills by focusing on apostrophes. We explored the two main types — apostrophes for possession and for contraction — and practised using them correctly in our own writing. The children have shown great focus and attention to detail!
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Science: Super Skeletons
Our science topic this term is the human body, and we’ve started by looking at the skeletal system. We learned that humans have an
endoskeleton (a skeleton inside the body), while some animals, like insects, have an
exoskeleton on the outside. There were lots of curious questions and fun facts shared during our discussions!
ðïļ
Time Travelling in History
In History, we began our journey back in time to the
Stone Age. We discovered that this period is split into three key stages:
Paleolithic,
Mesolithic, and
Neolithic. The children were fascinated to learn that people in the Paleolithic period were nomads, meaning they moved from place to place in search of food and shelter.
ðâïļ
Making a Splash!
To end our first week, we enjoyed our very first
swimming lesson — and what a splash we made! It was fantastic to see so many children confidently diving into the deep end and giving it their all. A brilliant way to finish off a busy and exciting week.
We’re so proud of how well the children have started the term. Here’s to a year full of learning, discovery, and fun!
Curriculum visits and enrichment activities:
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