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28/11/24

An amazing game from our Year Six boys this week against and - brilliant sportsmanship and an excellent performance! Thank you Churchfields for hosting us! pic.twitter.com/NkRZSQp4mi

27/11/24

Snapchat has been available for almost 14 years now 📷💬 It’s expanded plenty in that time – adding new features, and with them, new risks ⚠️ Download & listen here >> https://t.co/R05kCQvWnQ pic.twitter.com/WWACY7ZlYc

26/11/24

Today in DT, Y5 children learned three different chopping techniques to add different textures to their soups next week. They learned to roughly chop, dice and julienne their carrots. pic.twitter.com/tB0EBdshqV

25/11/24

We are so excited to be hosting the very first rehearsal of the brand new Harris Primary Orchestra! They are sounding superb! 🎼🎻🎺 pic.twitter.com/p0ZFcW65mC

20/11/24

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20/11/24

This week, Year 5 went on a school trip to the Tate Modern to build on their learning in Art this term. The children had the opportunity to walk about and view different styles of art. They even had a go at being artists with published work on the wall! pic.twitter.com/ekO9zLkfpu

19/11/24

In Year 6, we are learning about the impact of the British Empire on the lives of people in the 19th century. Children have created amazing 3D projects and answered questions from their peers. It has been a brilliant introduction to our history unit! pic.twitter.com/cJAMH1rYjx

18/11/24

This year we are taking part in the Bromley Christmas Card Project again - we are encouraging children to create Christmas Cards for those in Bromley who may be lonely over the Christmas period 🎄 pic.twitter.com/fmwV3DEFOx

18/11/24

In year 3 we were learning about protecting our local environment and different types of pollution so did a litter walk around school! Great work Year 3! pic.twitter.com/tOQvnYemXz

13/11/24

Teaching cycle safety to children empowers them to ride responsibly, reducing risks while out on the road 🚴 In advance of Road Safety Week, let us explain how to keep kids safe when they set out on two wheels!Download & listen here >> https://t.co/ClyjHb8xJs pic.twitter.com/OpOkq0MjJA

08/11/24

Our brilliant scientists in Year 3 have been dissecting flowers this week, looking at the petals, stamen, stigma and ovaries! 👩🌷‍🔬👨‍🔬 pic.twitter.com/NMrkEETNYs

08/11/24

We have been so overwhelmed with donations for our community hub, helping us to help each other! Prams, Books, Uniforms, Coats, Nappies, and much more! Thank you for your generosity! pic.twitter.com/dGa7ZqQuqs

07/11/24

Year 3s have been learning about Stop Animation in Computing, creating their own post-it-note flip-books! pic.twitter.com/Xjw0ATWCj0

07/11/24

The children got to see parts of performance from the Nutcracker and Swan Lake. They even had a go at learning different moves like the arabesque! pic.twitter.com/bRN4A9PeE7

07/11/24

Our Year 5s are lucky enough to have a live lesson in ballet with the Royal Opera House! pic.twitter.com/NcJbVhTzFA

06/11/24

Anti-Bullying Week is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Choose Respect” 🫡 When disputes arise among children, insults and rudeness can sometimes follow 🤬 and it’s vital for us to show them a better way. https://t.co/SyhZ7WqGQLhttps://t.co/1wUFOQzaow pic.twitter.com/BfnWqhegPz

23/10/24

Even as adults, it can be tricky to handle disappointments and setbacks😞 and to move on from difficult emotions. That’s why we should do all we can to nurture that skill from an early age. Download here >> https://t.co/YpXLnjWnr6Listen here >> https://t.co/fgTApdV8F0 pic.twitter.com/yQUMqvYlBv

18/10/24

Our Year 5s had a brilliant time at the Greenwich Observatory, consolidating some of their learning on Planets, Time and Time Zones! pic.twitter.com/fbm3FAiMGR

17/10/24

It was brilliant to have a Police Offier speak to our year 5 and 6 children about cyber crime and staying safe! pic.twitter.com/448587oYFR

16/10/24

Today Year 5 and Year 6 were inspired to write unique stories by the award-winning author, Benjamin Dean! pic.twitter.com/eS0KQIH3or

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Year 3

Autumn 2

Welcome to Year 3: 
Orchid and Marigold Class

Miss Sayers is teaching Orchid this year and Ms Hewitt is the class teacher in Marigold. Miss Ing is supporting across Year 3.  

Welcome 

Welcome to year 3! We hope you find the information below useful. This information will help you support your child at home with the organisation of their week and their learning at home. 

Key Times 

Homework 

Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings, practise their times tables, practise their joined-up handwriting and read for 30 minutes each night. 

PE  

In year 3, the PE days are Wednesday and Friday for Orchid and Wednesday and Thursday for Mariglold. 

Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing school uniform and they will then change in school.  

Trips 

We are planning on visiting the Natural History Museum as part of our science learning.  

Key Times 

For Year 3, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30. Please stick to these timings as each year group has their own start and end time to ensure social distancing.  

 
What are we learning? 

 

Literacy 

In Literacy, we will be reading ‘Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs’ and Stone Girl, Bone Girl. Looking at writing to entertain. writing to persuade and writing a diary entry. 

Maths 

In Maths, we will be focusing on addition and subtraction and continuing to learn our times tables. 

Science 

In Science, we are examining the parts of plants and looking at how they reproduce through the process of pollination. 

Geography 

Exploring our local area will be the subject of our geographical learning for the Autumn term. We will be discussing pollution, recycling, and how to make our environment more sustainable.  

History 

In History, we will investigate how did bronze change Britain. We will be looking at life in the Bronze Age, what did people wear in the Bronze Age and how archaeologists learn about the past.   

RE 

In RE this term, we will be focusing on the importance of Christmas and the stories behind it.   

Computing 

In Computing, we will be looking at Stop Motion pictures. 

Art 

In art, we will be learning about collage. Our focus artists will be Alexander Calder and Henri Matisse. We will create art combining different materials and using our knowledge of colour, shape and movement.   

French 

In French, we will be learning basic nouns, deepen our understanding of phonics.  

PSHE 

In PSHE we will continue thinking about relationships. Wellbeing will remain a focal point of our learning.  

PE 

In PE we will be doing Football. 

Music 

In Music, we are continuing to learn repeated patterns and ostinatos, with a focus on Christmas songs.  

 

How can I help at home? 

One of the key ways every parent can help, is to ensure that your child is at school every day and on time. Other than this, the main way you can help is by ensuring that your child reads every day, for at least 25 minutes – this can be with you, or on their own, but it is the most effective way of ensuring that your child progresses and learns outside of school. Practicing times tables frequently is vital, and children should be confident in their times tables by the end of year 3. 

If you have any questions, please talk to Miss Sayers or Ms Hewitt, alternatively, you can arrange a meeting via the school email. 

Thanks, 

Miss Sayers and Ms Hewitt