In Year 3, we have explored and learned about our local mining history, the industrial revolution and the mining strike of 1984. Our children have investigated key events that linked to the strike and have shown great empathy and interest in the impact these events have had in Barnsley. 
Year 3 recently learnt first hand what it means to be on strike on 'The Day the Year 3 Chairs Quit'. A day in which the children were completely shocked to find out that their chairs had gone on strike. See the photos below of the absolutely outstanding letters of negotiation your amazing children have written to their chairs to convince them to return. An awesome mix of persuasive devices, emotionally evocative language and well thought out arguments. Year 3 are incredibly proud of their persuasive writing - and their teachers are too. It is superb. 

 Year 3 had the best time celebrating World Book Day 2024. The children arrived bright and early at school eager to read, dressed as characters from their favourite books or representing a cool and interesting word. We had an amazing day, reading new stories, writing thoughts and speeches for new characters and sharing our reading wishes and ambitions for the future. We even met the author of the 'InvestiGators' John Patrick Green who showed the children how to illustrate his famous book characters; Brash and Mango. Take a look at the awesome photos below to see the fun we had.

 What super Scientists we have in Year 3! This year, our children have used lots of experimenting and exploring opportunities to find out all about forces. The children explored contact forces such as friction in a range of experiments. The also found out about non contact forces like magnetism as the tested different magnetic objects and materials. Take a look at the pictures below to see the amazing learning the children took part in.

Last half term the children of Year 3 shared their wonderful learning in an exciting action packed class assembly. The children loved sharing all of the exciting experiences, learning and work they have undertaken. It was super to learn about their thoughts on the Stone Age, to see their creations of Art work and to have the children teach everyone some marvelous Maths. What an outstanding assembly it was! Take a look at the pictures below.

Year 3 had a fantastic Christmas party this afternoon. The children danced, played games and ate some delicious party food. They even enjoyed taking advantage of a mini Christmas photo booth with their friends. Take a look at the photos below to see just how much fun we all had.

​Lower Key Stage Two have really enjoyed taking part in their Christmas Carol Concerts. They have wowed the audiences with their beautiful singing, amazing bell ringing and wonderful Christmas story telling. ​

​The children in Year 3 have worked hard this half term to write their own versions of Jack and the Beanstalk. They had to put themselves into the Giant's shoes and explain what really happened. Once they had finished their stories, the children visited the Year 1 and 2 classrooms to read their twisted tales to their audience. All the children wrote fantastic stories and really enjoyed sharing them with other children in school. Why not ask your child to tell you how they twisted their fairytale?

During the rainforest session, children were able to showcase their understanding of the Amazon Rainforest, its layers and the animals you would find in there. The children were amazing and the adults were really impressed with what they knew. ​

We even had chance to enjoy some playtime once we had finished our dinner.

We all had an excellent day and the children were fantastic throughout. ​

Year 3 had a fantastic time celebrating World Book Day. They were lucky enough to listen to two different authors talk about their books and had the opportunity to ask them questions about how they became authors.

Throughout the day, they also enjoyed listening to stories read by all of the adults in Year 3. In the afternoon, we spent time talking about our favourite authors and books. The children created some amazing work to celebrate their choices.
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​We’d like to take the opportunity to say thank you to all the parents, carers, aunties, uncles and grandparents who supported with the fantastic costume making and providing. The children loved it and so did we.

This afternoon, 3MH enjoyed sharing some of their learning in their class assembly. The children have worked really hard since September and enjoyed showcasing their knowledge of the Ancient Egyptians and South America with Parents and Carers. Take a look at the photos below to see some of the fantastic work which was shared.