Adaptability
Belief
Independence
Success
Thankfulness
Creativity
Respect
Resilience
We change our ways to help us with new situations.
We believe in our talents, gifts and skills.
We use a range of strategies, skills and talents to help us achieve.
We celebrate and value all our achievements in all walks of life.
We are thankful for all the opportunities we have to learn and grow.
We use our knowledge and unique ideas to express ourselves.
We value, care and look after our school community.
We never give up!
Rome
Welcome to Class Rome
Teachers: Mrs Iliff and Mrs McMullan
Teaching Assistants: Mrs Millington-Tuesday
Mrs Kinsella-Wednesday and Friday
Please make sure you read with your child on a regular basis and complete the review sheet in detail so that their books are changed on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Remember their are other interesting books to read as well as their school reading book!
Over the next few weeks the children will be studying the following:
Religious Education-The themes of Energy, Pentecost, Choices and Special Places will be studied over the Summer term.
English- Biographies, Information facts about Mountains, Adventure stories, Poetry Recital, Grammar exercises, Weekly spellings and Key words for Year 3, Cursive handwriting
Mathematics -3,4 and 8 times tables and related division facts, Column addition and subtraction using 2 and 3 digit numbers, Grid multiplication, Problem solving, Telling the Time at 5 minute intervals
Science- Plants, Light and Shadows
History- Local history of Huyton-with-Roby with a particular focus on the development of the Railway.
Geography-Map and atlas work focusing on British Isles and the World in relation to the topic of Mountains.
Design Technology-Linked to History Topic-Design and make a round house and hill fort, Celtic brooch, Roman Mosaics,
Art and Design-Making a mountain using materials including Mod Roc. (3D sculpture)
Computing- Using iPads to design and write algorithms-Scratch Jnr, using relevant websites to enhance learning. Using Pic collage to create a mountains poster.
Physical Education- Summer sports-tennis, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics.
Music-Weekly singing and hymn practice with Mrs McMullan, Developing music skills and Recorder with Mrs Gopaul- a specialist music teacher.
Spanish-numbers, colours and days of the week, greetings.
Useful websites include:
www.bbc.co.uk/wales/celts/
www.mathletics.co.uk
These websites include interactive activities and games for the children to complete.
Den Building: The children had a great time working together to construct and build a den that would be secure and waterproof. They also had to filter dirty water and toast marshmallows. Yummy!
The children used natural materials including twigs, leaves, stones and feathers to create pictures of the Stone Age environment.
The children enjoyed making Beaker style Bronze Age pots from clay.
The children enjoyed using the watercolour paints to complete the Iron Age picture.
The children used the iPads to create a flow diagram using the PureFlow app. They had to create an algorithm- a set of instructions- to describe their day from getting up to arriving at school.
The children designed and made a 'Moving Monster' using two syringes, tubing, a burger box and craft materials.
Food Technology: The children had a great time with Mrs Rotherham and her team of helpers. The children took part in a 'Cookathon'. The children all worked together to prepare a Chicken Biryani. They were able to taste their dish. Yummy!! I can honestly say it was delicious and had 2 helpings!!!!!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: COME AND SEE: LISTENING AND SHARING TOPIC
The children had a great time changing the classroom into a gathering for a church. The children listened carefully to readings and psalms from the Bible. They also sang The Gloria
using the hymn books to help them.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The children had a great time working together in their groups to design an equipment layout using mats, benches, cones, hoops and small jumps. Every group designed a different layout. They all had a great time moving on the equipment in different ways.
Photography: The children had a brilliant time learning how to use camera and then go around the school to take photos of the children working in class.
Making Mountains: The children had a great time making mountains using pizza bases,newspapers and masking tape. They worked in pairs to create their mountains which were then covered in Mod Roc, ready to be painted next week.
LOGGERHEADS: What a grand day out for all of year 3 and 4! The day started with rain and ended with sunshine! The children enjoying exploring the forest and walking to the Devil's Gorge. This was followed by lunch and then another walk to the cliff top which overlooks Moel Famau. The children had a delicious ice cream and came home with a souvenir. Enjoy looking at the photos!
