The highlight of the week was the Advent Service on Wednesday evening. I was so proud of the children’s reading, singing and dancing.
The children have been learning different strategies to subtract 2 and 3 digit numbers.
In English, we have been reading clerihews, comparing them with limericks and identifying their features. The children planned their own clerihews on a book character or a famous person and will write one next week. They have worked hard to find rhyming words and to remember the pattern of a clerihew.
In Religion, the children have been retelling Matthew’s story of The Birth of Jesus. The Year 6 children and the travelling nativity visited our class to tell us the story of the journey to Bethlehem.
Home Learning
Timetables Sheet
Please complete the sheet that the children took home
Study ladder
Complete the activities
Spellings
Revise all the spellings from this half term
Reading
Children to write some sentences about their reading book in their reading record.
A wonderful week in Year 3! The highlight of the week was travelling by train to Westminster Cathedral to take part in the Nativity Service. The children sang beautifully and looked wonderful in their costumes. The behaviour of the children travelling to and from the Cathedral was excellent. The Cathedral was full of excitement when a real donkey and sheep arrived!
This week was the beginning of Advent. Each day we learn about someone who was part of Jesus’ family by listening to stories on the Jesse Tree. The children have listen to Matthew and Luke’s recounts of the Nativity story and have identified the similarities and differences.
In Science, we investigated whether different objects were magnetic through sand and soil. We found that metal objects were magnetic through sand but not through soil because it is too thick.
On Thursday Bishop John Sherrington visited our school. We had a lovely assembly and then he visited our classrooms to answer some of our questions.
Ten children from our class competed against other schools in different sporting activities. The children displayed fantastic team work skills. Pope Paul came second overall. Well done to the children who took part.
This week the children planned and wrote their own limericks. They worked hard to follow the correct pattern of writing limericks. I was impressed by how well they did. Below are some examples of their wonderful learning.
There once was girl called Claire.
Who especially loved to go to the funfair.
Then she lost her underpants,
And then came lots of ants.
After she pulled out most of her hair.
By Emily
There once was a boy called Jack.
Who wanted to eat a big mac.
By the horror of his sight,
Someone bit the last bite.
Then he hit himself in the back.
By Jack F
There once was a girl called Claire.
Who made good friends with a bear.
But she didn’t like to dance,
But she loved to prance.
And got a sock that only came in pairs.
By Emilia
Everyone’s hair looked great today!
Remember the Advent Service on Wednesday 7th December at 7pm at OLASV Church. Children should be there by 6.45pm. All children should attend but please let me know if your child cannot attend.
Home Learning
Advent Songs
Please learn the songs on the blog for the Advent Service on Wednesday
Studyladder
Please log on to study ladder and complete the activities. Passwords are in reading records
Timestables
Please practice. Can you improve your speed?
Spellings
Complete the activities on spelling shed
centre, decide, disappear, early, heart, learn, minute, notice, regular, therefore
Another a busy week in Year 3. The children have been learning another strategy when adding called compensation. Then they applied all the strategies they have learnt over the last few weeks to solving different calculations. The children were able to explain the strategy they used and why they thought that was the best strategy.
Our new writing topic is limericks. The children have enjoyed reading limericks, they have been identifying the features of a limerick and editing limericks that do not follow the correct pattern. Next week they will plan and write their own limericks. I look forward to sharing them with you.
In Science the children planned and did an investigation to find the answer to the question How does the type of surface on the table affect the speed of the tub travelling on it? We used smooth wood, a towel, bubble wrap, net and felt. We found out that the tub moved quicker on smooth wood and moved the slowest on a towel. They explained their results by comparing the amount of friction each material has.
Well done to the children who are practising the songs for the Advent Service. Please continue to practise and if your child has a reading, please practise at home.
On Friday, the children added their Advent Promise on a star to the hall display.
Well done to the footballers who played in the tournament this week.
On Wednesday, we are going to the Annual Diocese of Westminster Schools Advent Service in Westminster Cathedral. If the children have a Nativity costume, please send it in a bag. We have a few costumes at school for children who do not have one. Please be at school by 8.30am as we will have to leave on time to get our train.
You don’t need to know the words off by heart, but please be familiar with each carol.
https://popepaul.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/image-test-1-1.jpg298614Margaret Joycehttp://popepaul.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ppnewlogo.pngMargaret Joyce2022-11-25 16:49:502022-11-25 16:56:35Songs for Westminster Cathedral Advent Carol Service (Year 3 and Year 5)
This week the children have planned and written their own newspaper report based on The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. The children focused on using prepositions, conjunctions and adverbs to make their report interesting to read. They have demonstrated their understanding of the features of newspaper reports.
In Maths, the children have been learning how we reorder and find complements when adding to help them to be more efficient and accurate.
In preparation for Advent, the children have been learning about the Jesse Tree. They have learnt about some of the members of Jesus’ family. We made a Jesse Tree for our class.
On Friday, we had a wonderful day at Celtic Harmony. The children had fun learning about flint knapping, they built dens, they made soup, hunted animals and listened to a story around the fire. I was impressed with their behaviour and their enthusiasm throughout the day. Thank you to Jack Flatley and April’s mum for coming with us.
Henceforth all ages call me blessed, call me blessed.
My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices
My God forever he will be, bless his holy name.
He scatters the proud hearted,
casts the mighty from their thrones.
His mighty arm before me,
In strength he raises the lowly, raises the lowly.
My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices
My God forever he will be, bless his holy name.
He fills the starving with plenty,
but empty sends the rich away.
From age to age his mercy,
The mercy promised us forever, promised forever.
My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices
My God forever he will be, bless his holy name.
On The Road To Bethlehem
Joseph watched the campfire slowly burning out
And spread a blanket over Mary where she lay
He knelt down beside her on the ground
Bowed his head and he began to pray
Here we are on the road to Bethlehem
I promise you I’d take care of your son
Mary’s tired and I’m doing the best I can
And I’m trusting you from here to kingdom come
If I close my eyes and go to sleep
Please watch over both of them for me
on the road to Bethlehem
Mary felt the baby move and she woke up
she felt Joseph sleeping by her side
she reached out in the darkness and touched his hand
tried not to wake him as she cried
Here we are on the road to Bethlehem
I promised you I’d take care of your son
Joseph’s tired and I’m doing the best I can
And I’m trusting you from here to kingdom come
And, if I close my eyes and go to sleep
Please watch over both of them for me
On the road to Bethlehem
Joseph felt her crying and he reached out
Held her in his arms and they both prayed
Here we are on the road to Bethlehem
We promised you we’d take care of your son
And we’re so tired and we’re doing the best we can
And trusting you from here to kingdom
To watch over us and give us strength and peace
While the saviour of the whole world gently sleeps
On the road to Bethlehem
Love Shone Down
I had a dream that I was standing on a hillside
And all the lights of town
were shining far below
When up in the air beautiful voices
Sing a new song, let everyone know,
Oh and love shone down over the hills and over the valleys, Oh and love shone down over the world
Somebody spoke to me
I knew it was an angel
He said there’s something
that I think you ought to know.
Then he just smiled, said don’t be afraid now.
Sing a new song, let everyone know
Oh and love shone down over the hills and over the valleys, Oh and love shone down over the world
And then he told me all about the baby Jesus,
How to find him where exactly I should go.
Then he was joined by millions of others
Sing a new song, let everyone know
Oh and love shone down over the hills and over the valleys, Oh and love shone down over the world
Well did I dream or was I really on that hillside On that Christmas night so very long ago, When he was born Jesus our Saviour Sing a new song let everyone know
Oh and love shone down over the hills and over the valleys, Oh and love shone down over the world
We Are Waiting
Light a candle in the darkness And let it burn bright. Advent is the season To put all our wrongs to right.
Let’s fill the earth with light and hope, Each and every day For the birth of Jesus Isn’t far away.
We are waiting, we are waiting For the coming of our King. For every face to have a smile And every Christmas bell to ring.
We are waiting, we are waiting For the birthday of our Lord. We are waiting for the coming of the Word!
Like the people in the Bible In the days of old. The Son of God is coming As the prophets have foretold.
Mighty God, Wonder Counsellor, Emmanuel his name. And the world will tell forever Of his fame.
We are waiting, we are waiting For the coming of our King. For every face to have a smile And every Christmas bell to ring.
We are waiting, we are waiting For the birthday of our Lord. We are waiting for the coming of the Word!
https://popepaul.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Advent-Microsite-3278-675x450-1.png450675Margaret Joycehttp://popepaul.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ppnewlogo.pngMargaret Joyce2022-11-15 21:33:432022-11-17 23:14:06Advent Service Songs
In Maths, we have continued learning different strategies to add. The children have been applying Think 10 and Think 100 to solve problems. Practise number bonds to 10, 20 and 100 to support the children’s learning further.
We read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. The children acted out a scene then they retold it as a news reporter using prepositions and conjunctions. The children used the text to write direct speech and applied their knowledge of adding inverted commas.
In History, the children have been learning about Stone Age houses and how they were built then compared them with houses today.
In a few weeks we will be celebrating Advent, the children have been learning about the signs and symbols of Advent. They will be observing the changing in the church, school and at home during this special season. This week four children planned and led a Liturgical Prayer. They chose the activities, prayers and resources and set up an altar in the middle of the circle. Well done Oliver, Emilia, Leo B and Connor!
On Friday, we observed two minutes of silence for Armistice Day. Then we went on a pilgrimage around the classrooms to see the beautiful displays of poppies and photos of people we want to remember. Well done to all the children who made amazing poppies for our class.
Home Learning
Maths
Complete Mathletics activities
Hit the Button – Practise number bonds to 10, 20 and 100
In November, we remember people who have died. The children wrote prayers for people who have died. On Tuesday, the children celebrated Mass for All Saint’s Day. The children sang and responded beautifully.
In Maths, we have been revisiting ‘Think 10’ to help when adding 1, 2 and 3 digit numbers. They practised these concepts practically and in written form. Over the next few weeks, the children will be learning many strategies to add and subtract numbers.
In English, our new unit is recounts. They children have been reading, summarising and analysing newspaper reports. The children have learnt the features of newspaper reports and have been identifying the different features in different reports they have read.
In Science, the children began a new topic about forces and they planned an investigation to test how objects move on different surfaces. They thought about how they could make their investigation a fair test. In History, we started our new topic on Stone Age. We looked at the different periods in the Stone Age.
In PE, we learnt how to play Tag Rugby. The children worked well in teams to score a try, remembering the rules of the game.
Home Learning
Art
Make a poppy to add to our display. How creative can you be?
This week was One World Week and the country we have learnt about is Mexico. The classroom looks wonderful with the Mexican flags that the children made at home. First we learnt about the pilgrimage in Mexico that millions of people visit each year. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the second largest pilgrimage in the world. The children learnt about Our Lady appearing to Juan Diego. The children located Mexico on a map and researched how we would travel to Guadalupe from England. We also looked at some Mexican art mirrors and the children made their own. The children learnt a Mexican hat dance and made and ate Mexican Sweet Bread.
In Maths, the children have been rounding 2 and 3 digit numbers to the nearest ten. The children have been drawing rounding mountains to support them with their learning.
To end our Geography topic about rainforests, the children used pastels to drew pictures of rainforests.
It was lovely to see so many of you at the Harvest assembly and Celebration morning. Thank you for your donations. Well done to the mums and dads who joined in with our Mexican Hat dance.
