Roald Dahl - an amazing author!

We will be studying the much celebrated author, Roald Dahl.  We will look at his life and, in particular, the inspiration for his books.
Can you name any titles of books he has written?  Have you read any Roald Dahl books?

Click on some links below to find out more about him and his writing.

https://www.roalddahl.com/

http://www.roalddahl.com/museum

Did you know that Roald Dahl also wrote poems?  Take a look at the video below of one of his 'Revolting Rhymes - The Three Little Pigs'.

We will also be studying one of his books, 'The Magic Finger', as a whole class in Guided Reading - we can't wait!

Find it out!

Do you know who originally illustrated most of Roald Dahl's stories?

What can you find out about Roald Dahl?

REMINDER! - We Return to School on Monday, 1st June!

This is just a quick reminder, to avoid any confusion, 

that we all return to school for the rest of our Summer Term on 

Monday, 1st June, 2015!

Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost! We pray for Year 6 during their preparation for Confirmation

This Sunday sees the end of 50 days of Easter, and welcomes the Feast of Pentecost - when the Holy Spirit entered the hearts of Jesus' disciples.

We look forward to seeing you at mass to celebrate this Holy Day.

When we return to school we will explore this most joyous moment.  For now, you may want to look at the video below to help you understand the event.

The Holy Spirit fills us with the Fruits and Gifts we need to spread the Good News, as disciples of Jesus.  The video link below may help you to remember these - think about how you will use the Fruits of the Holy Spirit throughout your Journey.

We continue to pray for Year 6, as they prepare to receive the Holy Spirit, through the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Happy Half Term!

Well done for all of your hard work so far!
You will only have 7 weeks left in Year 3 upon your return and we have still have lots to do!

So enjoy a well-earned rest, but please remember to keep up with Reading, Spelling, Maths and work on your Egyptian Research Project!

LET'S HOPE WE HAVE PLENTY OF SUNNY DAYS!

WOW! Volcanoes and Earthquakes

We have been looking at the wanders of the centre of our planet.. We have learned that the planet Earth is made up of many layers, running thousands of miles below the Earth's crust.  Can you remember the names of the layers below us?
We watched the following link about Volcanoes today - it was amazing!

Click on the weblink below to find out more about Volcanoes!
http://homeworkhelp.stjohnssevenoaks.com/mountains/volcanoes.htm

The link below will explain why Earthquakes occur.  (NOTE: it is an American video)
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/earth/whatisanearthquake.html

Our planet is an amazing place!  What are your thoughts?

Find it out...

One question that came up today was: 

'Why don't people in Australia fall off the bottom of our planet?  Do they walk upside down?'

Perhaps you could do some research to find out the answer...

Half Term Topic Research - Let's TIME TRAVEL through Egypt!

Year 3 Research Project ANCIENT EGYPT/EGYPT TODAY

As part of our Topic work next half term, we will be 'Time Travelling'.  We will be using a History Timeline to plot specific events in history.
Our journey will take us through Ancient Egypt and make comparisons with Egypt today.

We would like you to produce a project at home, either on the paper provided, or if you're really adventurous, produce a booklet or poster.  This needs to include information on Ancient Egypt as well as information on Egypt today (for example, as a holiday destination; why do people go there; etc).
BEWARE OF 'JUST PRINTING OFF' INFORMATION AND PICTURES FROM THE INTERNET - MAKE YOUR PROJECT INDIVIDUAL AND USE WHAT INTERESTS YOU!!!

Ask your grown ups to help you search for information on the internet or you could go to the library and borrow a book about Egypt; you even look in a travel agents brochure!  We look forward to talking about what you find out! 

Bring this in by Monday 15th June.

As a starting point, we have included some web links below to help you out - make sure what you are using is 'age appropriate' and 'child-friendly'!!

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

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=egyptians

http://www.britishmuseum.org/learning/schools_and_teachers/resources/cultures/ancient_egypt.aspx

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/history/egyptians/

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/ancient-egypt

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/egypt/today.html

http://ngkids.co.uk/history/ten-facts-about-ancient-egypt

We will also be looking at Egyptian Masks and Hieroglyphics in art!

HAPPY RESEARCHING!  

Alliteration and Onomatopoeia!

As part of our Poetry work, we have been looking at alliteration and onomatopoeia to make our poetry more interesting.

Can you explain what these terms mean?  How would you use them?  What sense does onomatopoeia particularly describe?

We have watched the 2 YouTube links below...have some fun and get your family to learn the 'Wishy Washy Washer Woman' dance with you!