Year 3 Newsletter

Is graffiti art or crime?

In English, the children have been learning how to write a balanced argument for and against graffiti. The children spent time learning facts and statistics from both viewpoints to help form and support their own opinions. As a class, we were divided on the matter! To conclude the week's learning, the children worked in small groups to engage in a debate. We discussed the importance of preparation and listened to some tips from the Year 6 debate club to help us with body language and voice projection. The Year 3s did a fantastic job! Their speeches were well rehearsed and full of facts. We were blown away by their poise and passion for the subject. 

In Science, we have been learning all about soil! We got into small groups and examined a soil sample using magnifying glasses. It was important to wear protective gloves to protect our hands from bacteria. We found a range of different things like insects, feathers, eggshells, stones, plants, snail shells and top soil. As well as many natural discoveries, we sadly found some plastic within our soil sample which prompted a discussion about plastic pollution. 

We had a great afternoon investigating and loved the chance to get our hands dirty. We even got a chance to unveil our fossils that we made the week before! 

As part of our RSE lessons, the children have been learning how our bodies change as we go through puberty. The children worked in small groups to label the male and female body parts using the correct scientific vocabulary. We had a few giggles along the way but the children really impressed us with their maturity. Well done, Year 3!