Year 3 Trip to RSPB Rye Meads

Wow! What a start to the summer term we've had in year 3!   Our visit to  RSPB Rye Meads was absolutely brilliant and went very smoothly despite Mrs Smith being a bit worried about going on the train!  The children (and adults) learnt so much about the different invertebrates that live in ponds during our pond dipping session.  Did you know that there's such a thing called a phantom midge larva?  Neither did any of us until Wednesday!  If you want to find out, ask your child!  The children took part in a scavenger hunt and were brilliant at observing a range of birds from the bird hides including heron, tufted ducks, robin, common tern and Canada geese.  At every stage of the trip, the children were impeccably behaved and made it one of the best trips Mrs Smith and Miss Christmas have ever been on!  We are so very proud of each and every one of them.
Following on from our trip, the children have planned and written a recount of their visit.  They are really beginning to build up their stamina for writing and are impressing us with their independent flair and style.