Have a great summer!

Thank you all so much for your wonderful gifts and for giving me such a fantastic year. I will miss you all so much!

Have a great summer!

The Final Countdown

We are almost at the end of Year 3!

This will be the last piece of homework you do as Year 3's, so we are going to reflect on the journey you have been on this year.

Your task is to write a short paragraph reviewing your year. You might want to think about;

• what you have enjoyed most
• what you have enjoyed least
• what you have learnt
• your achievements and successes
• what you want to achieve in Year 4.

This homework must be completed by Wednesday 20th July. 

A few important notices;

We have now completed all tasks on Mathletics so please use the next few weeks to practise your 3, 4 and 8 times tables. 

Next week is Transition Week and you will be spending the week with your new teacher. On Friday afternoon you will return to Year 3 and your parents must pick you up from your normal classroom.

After Transition Week we will be making Moving Monsters. Please bring any cardboard boxes and cardboard tubes you have at home (no toilet roll tubes) on Monday 18th July. 

Have a great week in Year 4!

Voices in the Park

This week we have been reading Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne. We have been looking at the different perspectives of four different characters and their experiences at the park.

Your task is to choose one of the characters and write a description of them.

• What sort of personality do they have?
• How do they look and dress?
• Would you be friends with this person in real life? Why?
• Do you think they are a happy person? Why?

Writing Prompt

Use this picture to help you write a story.

• Who lives here?
• Why do they live here?
• What is special about their life?
• What might happen to them?

Health Week

This week has been Health Week at Chatsworth. We have been learning about eating breakfast, getting your five a day, exercise and many other things to do with staying healthy.

Your task this week is to tell us what you do to stay healthy and why.

• Do you go to any sports clubs or classes?
• Do you have a healthy breakfast every morning? What do you have?
• How do you get your five a day?
• How do you make sure you are drinking enough water?

Tell us all about your healthy lifestyle!

Romans

This week we have been learning about the daily lives of the Romans.

Task
In a few weeks, we will be learning about the different Roman gods and goddesses. Your task this week is to find information about one of the gods or goddesses and tell us about them.

• What were they the god of?
• What did they look like?
• Why were they important?

Romans

After half term we will be learning about the Romans, in particular, their daily lives and buildings. Your task over half term is to create a poster about the Romans that we can display in our classroom. It can be in any format you like but it must be informative!

Extreme Environments

Over the last few weeks, we have been learning about the Polar Regions. In particular we have learnt about the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic, how animals are adapted to live there and how climate change is affecting these regions.

This week, your task is to choose an animal that lives in the Polar Regions and write a paragraph explaining how they are adapted to live in these extreme environments. Think carefully about the colour of their fur, where they live, what they eat and how they survive the cold.

Natural History Museum

Well done, everyone! You were so sensible and well behaved on our trip to the Natural History Museum. I was incredibly proud of all of you.

I would also like to say another massive thank you to the parents that helped us throughout the day. You were so helpful, kind and patient. 

Homework

Your homework task is to write about your favourite part of the day and tell us why you liked that part the most. Try to give more than one reason!

I would also like you to think of any questions you might have about the workshop we took part in and we will try to explore some of the ideas further in our Science lessons next term.

What makes you happy?

This week we have been thinking about what makes us happy.

Your task is to write a paragraph telling us what makes you happy and all the reasons why.

Poetry

Over the next few weeks we will be learning and performing different types of poems, particularly sound poetry.

Your task is to write us a poem. It can be about anything you like and it doesn't have to rhyme. Think carefully about how you will perform it to class.

We're looking forward to hearing them!

Tudors - rich or poor?

This week we have been learning about the differences between the lives of rich and poor people during the Tudor period. Write two paragraphs about whether you would like to live as a rich or a poor person during the Tudor period and why. Try to give at least three reasons and explain them in detail.

Biographies

This week we have been learning about biographies, in particular, the life of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go to space.

Your task this week is to find some facts about a famous person of your choice. We will be writing about them in class next week. Write your information onto the planning sheet given to you by your teacher and remember to just write in note form.

If you're struggling to think of someone, try finding out about;

• your favourite author
• a musician or singer that you like
• your favourite actor
• your favourite person from history
• someone you admire

Here are a few examples;

Roald Dahl

David Beckham

Queen Elizabeth II

The Tudors

After Easter, we will be learning about the Tudors, in particular, their daily lives, buildings, religion and kings and queens.

 

To prepare for our topic, you must find ten interesting facts about the Tudors. Write them in the comments below. Make sure you read everyone else's facts, you might learn something new!

Here are some websites that will help you;

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/tudors.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/henry_viii/

http://www.hrp.org.uk/PalaceKids/discover/allabouttudors

http://www.henryviiiandthetudors.co.uk/

How to Trap a Dragon

This week we have been learning to write instructions, in particular we have been learning How To Trap a Dragon! Your task this week is to write a set of instructions that tell the reader how to trap a mystical creature of your choice.

Remember to include;

• Introduction
• What you will need
• What you need to do
• Numbered steps
• Final note of warning

 

Science Week

Don't forget to bring your Science projects in next week. We're really looking forward to seeing them!

Finish the Story

"Charlie, get up! It's time for school," shouted his mother from the landing. Usually he would just roll over and go back to sleep but today was different. Today was going to be amazing.....

Stories Set in Familiar Places and Science Week

This week we have been learning about stories set in familar places. We have been looking, in particular, at a story called 'One Sweet Too Far', which is set in a school.

Your task this week is to think back to a memorable day that you have experienced at school, and turn it into a story. Remember, this is NOT a diary entry so you must write in the past tense and the third person.


Science Week

During the week beginning the 21^st March, we will be taking part in an exciting Science week.  

On Wednesday 23rd we will hold annual Science fair. If you would like to take part, you will need to investigate a scientific problem or a science question that interests you. Ideally, you will carry out an experiment, survey or test, rather than researching the answer to a question in books or on the internet. You can present your work on up to A1 (84cm x 59cm) paper and can bring in objects or photographs to show the results of your experiments.

The work will be displayed in classrooms on Wednesday 23^rd March, with classes opening at 3pm for parents and carers to come and see the children’s work. Children will leave school at the usual time of 3.30 (KS1) and 3.35 (KS2).

We look forward to seeing what experiments you will bring this year. The projects will be judged by our guest judges.  Judges will be looking at:

- Presentation of work

- Knowledge and understanding

- Curiosity and scientific enquiry skills

Butser Farm

Well done everyone! You were so sensible and well behaved on our trip to Butser Farm. We were incredibly proud of all of you.

We would also like to say a massive thank you to the parents that helped us throughout the day. You were so helpful, kind and patient and we couldn't have done it without you!

Your task this week is to write about your favourite part of our trip and tell us why you liked it so much. Try to give more than one reason! We would also like you to think of any questions you had about the things you learnt/saw on the trip and we will try to explore these in the classroom.

We will be sharing your comments in class so please remember to check your spellings, punctuation and grammar before you click Publish!

Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age

Since the beginning of term, we have been learning about the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. We have been finding out about the homes, tools, food, clothes and structures that were made by the people that lived during these periods.

This week, your task is to tell me which period you would prefer to live in and why. Write your answers in the comment box below.

Here are some websites where you can find a bit more information;

http://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/the-iron-age

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/timeline.html

I would prefer to live in the Iron Age because the people that lived during this period were much more sophisticated than the previous two periods. The people of the Iron Age had begun to farm vegetables and animals, so they had access to many different types of food. They were also able to use fire, which meant they were able to cook their food in the large iron pots they had made themselves. Furthermore, the Iron Age people had invented soap, so they were able to keep themselves clean, and they decorated their bodies with jewellery. They also had access to much better tools and weapons, which made hunting and fighting much easier.
However, these people had to live alongside the Celts. The Celts were a ferocious group of people who had access to very sophisticated weapons. They enjoyed fighting and this led to many bloody battles with the people of the Iron Age.

Art Week
After half term we will be having another Art Week. Our focus will be digital media and we will be creating pictures of our fears. Over half term we would like you to think about what you are most afraid of and try to find the proper name for that fear. For example, a fear of spiders is called arachnophobia and a fear of the dark is called nyctophobia.

Spooky Settings

This week we have been revisiting stories of mystery and suspense. In the story 'Staying Out', the author shows the characters moving from one setting to another.
Your task is to look carefully at the picture below and write about travelling to that setting and what it was like when you got there. Think carefully about;

• where you would have been beforehand

• how you would have travelled there

• why you were going there

• what it was like when you got there.

Remember to use short sentences and lots of description!

Write your descriptions in the comment box below. Please remember to write your name on your comments.

I'm really looking forward to reading them!