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Year 3 – Oak Class

1st July 2022

1/7/2022

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Hello again everyone,

This week we've got back to normal after a busy few weeks with our play, and have been continuing with our topics. 

In English, we finished our persuasive letters to persuade people to donate to the Rainforest Alliance.  The children used persuasive language, statistics, and emotive noun phrases to try to persuade myself and other teachers to donate to the Rainforest Alliance.  They were certainly very persuasive - so much so that I have donated some money to the Rainforest Alliance!  In Maths we have continued with Time.  We've even created our own clocks to help us in our learning.

We are going to be starting a new topic of poetry for the final few weeks, and we will look at 'Beachcomber' by George Mackay Brown.   The poem describes some curious finds on a beach, so to get into the spirit of finding curious objects, we went to the forest school area today to look for interesting objects.   The children had to draw them, describe them, and explain what made it a curious item.

Our new class pets have changed...into chrysalis'! We've loved watching them everyday wriggling and growing.  I've transferred them into their butterfly habitat, in readiness for when they emerge in about a weeks time!

Now for some news... today the children found out that they will have Mr Frewin and Miss Barton when they move up to Year 4.  Mr Frewin and Miss Barton are super excited to be their teacher, and it's really exciting news!  But with it came some sadder news for myself and the class.  Unfortunately I won't be returning to Chagford after the summer holidays, as I'll be taking up a teaching role at another school.  I would have loved to stay for a little longer, and I will miss all the children and staff very much!  Although this came as quite upsetting news to the class, we're going to be optimistic about the last 3 weeks, and I've got lots of fun ideas for our lessons!

Have a lovely weekend everyone, and see you on Monday!
​Miss Paddon
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A Midsummer Night's dream!

25/6/2022

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Hello everyone!

This week has been an exciting one indeed!  We've had a lot of our regular lessons, and activities such as swimming, but we used most of our energy this week on our whole school production of 'A Midsummer Night's dream'.... and wow, you were all AMAZING!  From the costumes, to the singings, to the super 'cheeky-pixie' acting, Oak class have been true thespians for the last few days.  Myself and Betsy were so impressed by not only their acting and singing, but also by their patience while waiting 'backstage' before and after we had performed.  We performed in the sun, the wind, and even in a little rain, and Oak class managed to concentrate and remain quiet for the majority of the performance which was superb.  Everyone loved the performance too, and we were laughing and clapping along with the audience.  Well done Oak class, you should all be very proud of yourselves! 

One extra surprise this week was the arrival of some class pets... on Tuesday, this mysterious note arrives, and by Wednesday morning we had 10 little caterpillars join us!  We'll be keeping a close eye on them, and are looking forward to them transforming into Painted Lady butterflies.

I hope you all get some rest after your busy days performing, Oak class!
MIss Paddon


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Nearly ready for our play!

17/6/2022

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 Hello everyone!

This week we've been spending lots of time practising for our school production of 'Midsummer Night's Dream'.  We've been working on our singing, acting, and characterisation of our fantastic puppets.  Today we had out first run-through with the whole school - it's coming along really well, and I can't wait to see it next week!

As well as the play, we've started to focus on Time in Maths.  We've thought about telling the time to quarter hours, as well as learning about the months in the year, and leap years.  The children were very curious about leap years - "Who decided that a leap year is every 4 years?" asked one child!  This led to an impromptu Science lesson about the earth's rotation around the sun, and how long it really takes for the earth to move once around the sun! (Why not ask a member of Oak class why leap years happen every 4 years?!)

In English, we've been thinking about how to persuade.  We've been looking at an example of a letter from the RSPB which persuades people to donate to the charity.  Next week, the children are going to become ambassadors for the Rainforest Alliance, and try to persuade myself (along with the other teachers) to support the charity.  If I can be persuaded in the letters from the children, I might even donate some money on behalf of the class - but they have to persuade me first!  

It was also a great week in French this week.  Madame Jordan has been teaching the children about pets and animals, and this week they created their very own petshop.  The children first practice a conversation in French to buy some pets, then they visited Madame Jordan's petshop to put their French to the test!

Finally, I have a few things to ask:

- As the weather is improving, please ensure that your child has a hat with them in school.  Also, if you are able to, please provide your child with a bottle of suncream which they could keep in their bag.  Suncream would be particularly useful for the play next week if the weather is sunny, as there isn't much shelter in the amphitheatre. 

 - If you haven't already, please bring in your costume for the play on Monday next week (20th June).  We are due to have a costume check on Monday where the children will try them on, so they need their costume in school.  If you have any questions about the play or costumes, please do let me know.

Have a good weekend everyone - keep practising our songs and dance!
Miss Paddon
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What a week!

10/6/2022

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Hello again everyone!

First of all, welcome back after half-term!  I hope you all had a great week, and enjoyed the sunshine!

This week (albeit only 4 days long!) has certainly been a busy one.  On Tuesday, Oak class has their first swimming lesson at the Chagford Pool.  All the children did really well, and loved their hot chocolates afterwards!  The class were super sensible whilst walking down, and we had no problems with any traffic we came across.  Don't forget your swimming things for Tuesday next week again!

It isn't long until our big Chagford production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Oak class have been working hard to practice.  On Tuesday, the very talented puppet maker Todd visited Year 2 and 3, and we created some of our own puppets for the play.  Have a look at some of our puppets - I think they look great!  We've also been rehearsing with Lydia, and Oak class are getting on brilliantly.  It's made me very excited to see the whole production in 2 weeks time!

A big part of this week was the OFSTED inspection on both Tuesday and Wednesday.  OFSTED can be difficult for both teachers and classes, but Oak class were very respectful and hard-working throughout the inspection.  I'm really proud of the children for welcoming the inspectors, and for trying their absolute best!

Well done on a fantastic week Oak class - enjoy the weekend!
Miss Paddon
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A very busy end to the half-term!

27/5/2022

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Hello everyone!

Wow - what a busy week we've had in Oak class!  From plants, to a Jubilee tea party, it's been an exciting end of the term.

In Science recently, we have been learning about plants and the important things they need to grow.  We started an experiment a few weeks ago, and placed some sunflower seeds in either a pot on the windowsill, and or pot in the cupboard.  And guess what happened..?  The plants in the cupboard did grow, but soon wilted and snapped!  On Thursday, we planted the remaining sunflowers into one of our raised beds, along with some from Year 2.  We'll keep an eye on them, and hopefully see them grow into some beautiful sunflowers!

We've also been continuing our topic in Maths.  This week I gave the children a question - which is greater, a half or a third?  The children had to explain why they knew a half is a greater fraction than a third...using chocolate bars!  The children were able to explain that the greater the denominator, the smaller the fraction.

On Friday morning, Year 3 were lucky enough to be the audience members for some presentations which the Year 6's had prepared.  Year 6 have been learning about the respiratory system, and taught the Year 3's about the journey an air particle goes on to reach the lungs.  They also told about how to help a person who may be having difficulty breathing, or an asthma attack.  The year 6's were brilliant, and we all learnt from them!

The highlight of the week was Friday afternoon - our Afternoon Tea to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee!  It was fantastic to see all the children in their finery.  With the perfect weather, we spent the afternoon outside, along with some special guests from the Chagford Memory Café.  The children all had scones with jam and cream, and squash which they thoroughly enjoyed - lots were asking for seconds!  We sang songs, played bingo, and also created our own 'Chagford Canopy' to contribute towards the Queen's Green canopy.  Every child provided a handprint leaf for the tree, and we added these to the tree during the party - it will be on display in school, and it looks fabulous!  The children also all received a special Jubilee bookmark to commemorate the occasion.  (If you were away today, you'll get yours after half-term!) Thank you for the PTFA for supporting the party, and thank you to our visitors from the Memory café for visiting us!

After half-term, we return to school on Tuesday 7th June.  We will be starting swimming lessons on the first day back, so please ensure you bring your swimming things on the first day.  I'll send out some more information about swimming next week!

I hope you all have a wonderful half-term, and see you soon!
Miss Paddon
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Friday 20th May 2022

20/5/2022

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Hello again everyone!

Another week has whizzed by, and it's been a busy week!

In Maths, we've been continuing our fractions topic, and this week have been exploring equivalent fractions.  In English, we've started a topic on persuasive writing - I set the class a task of using persuasive techniques to make me give them extra playtime, and there were some great ideas!  We've been thinking more about the vocabulary we can use in our writing, and have been looking at some tier 2 vocabulary in a persuasive letter.

In History, we continued to learn about Ancient Greece, this week focussing on iconic philosophers, such as Socrates and Plato.  We looked at their achievements, and thought about why their ideas might have been a bit strange in the Ancient world!  

During PE, Mrs Edwards introduced to a new game, which was almost a mixture between cricket and rounders.  We tried it with her on Monday, and built on those skills again on Friday.  I'm really proud of Oak class for trying their best, and for showing good sportsmanship!  Ask one of Oak class to explain how it works!

​It was also 'Break the Rules' day this week, and (although children should never break the rules regarding uniform, teddies, etc!!!) it was great to see all the creative rule-breaking for one day only!  Even myself and Betsy break the uniform rules!)

Today, all the children in the school came home with an invitation to Chagford's very own Jubilee Tea Party, which will be taking place on Friday 27th, in the afternoon (the last day of term!)  The dress code is 'Royalty!' so wear your best clothes, your crowns, tiaras, your suits, dresses, anything that you think royalty might wear!

Have a great weekend everyone!
​Miss Paddon
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A Midsummer Night's dream - things to practice!

17/5/2022

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Hello everyone!

At school, we're busy learning some songs for our school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream in June. 

We've got some new ones and we're reviving some old favourites to celebrate the summer. 

Here you can find links to the rehearsal videos, with lyrics so that your children can practice at home. 
You never know, you might like to join in too! 

THE CHAGFORD SHOW:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XieBjCf8eMI


HERE COMES THE SUN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc1ta1UMGeo
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Friday 13th May 2022

13/5/2022

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Hi everyone!

It's been a bit of a busy week in school - the Year 6 have completed their SATs, and all the children across the school worked hard to minimise any disturbance for the Year 6's, Oak class included!  So thank you!

We've been getting stuck into fractions in Maths, and have started to learn how to find fractions of amounts.  Everyone has been so enthusiastic about this Maths topic, and I'm seeing lots of progress being made!  In History, we continued to look at Ancient Greece, and learnt about some of the Gods and Goddesses.  Why not ask one of Oak class to tell you about Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, or Ares?!  In English, we created some of our own words using different prefixes or suffixes, and gave them a dictionary definition.  All the words will go together to create Oak class' very own 'Dictionary of Made-up Words!'

This week, we've also started practicing some songs for our school production of 'A Midsummer Nights Dream'.  Our wonderful director, Lydia, taught the class some of the first song in the performance, and we'll continue to practice each week with Lydia.  I can't wait to see the children performing!

Have a lovely weekend, and see you all on Monday!
Miss Paddon

PS. Oak class, there may be some changes in the classroom on Monday morning!
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Welcome back to the Summer term!

29/4/2022

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Hello everyone, welcome back!

It was great to see everyone after the Easter holidays, and hear what Oak class got up to - it sounds like everyone made the most of the weather and had a fantastic break!

This week we've been lucky enough to have a few special visitors.  On Wednesday, we had a visit from authors and illustrators Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve - you may recognise them from books such as Grumpycorn, The Legend of Kevin, Pugs of the Frozen North, and Utterly Dark.  Sarah and Philip gave a fantastic assembly to all of KS2 in the morning.  We listened to some of their new book, had a go at drawing our own mystical steeds, and even created our own board game for Kevin the flying pony!  In class, we kept our author hats on and created our own 'Legend of Kevin' stories.  As Kevin LOVES custard creams, we may have had a few ourselves to help inspire us to write his next adventure!  Sarah and Philip also signed copies of the children's books - it was lovely to see how passionate they are about reading, and these authors.

We also met Lydia this week, who will be directing a production of 'A Midsummer night's dream', which the whole school will be starring in, in one way or another.  Lydia talked us through how our movements can help build a character, and show an audience who we are playing.  We're really looking forward to working with her more, and getting ready to perform!

Don't forget - no school on Monday as it's a bank holiday!  Enjoy the long weekend everyone, and see you on Tuesday!
​Miss Paddon
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Happy Easter!

8/4/2022

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Hello again everyone!

Sorry that this has been the first blog post in a few weeks from me, COVID caught up with me so I was out of action!

I was so happy to be back in school for the final week.  This week, we've had a mixture of hard work and Easter fun!  On Thursday, the Easter bunny (rather carelessly!) dropped chocolate around the playground!  Year 3 had to answer Maths problems, crack a code in the forest school area, and follow a map to find the chocolate (and luckily there was enough left for myself and Betsy!)

After Easter, we'll continue to be lexicographers, and learn more about 'The Dictionary of Difficult Words' - we've already looked at a few of the word from the book, ask one of Oak class to teach you one!  In Maths, we have just started looking at fractions, and will continue this after the holidays.

In Science, we'll be starting a topic on plants.  Get ready to learn all about the different types of plants, the parts of a plant, and why they are so important!  We'll be doing History in the first half-term after the holidays, and will be looking at Ancient Greece.

I loved seeing all your Easter bonnets this morning too, everyone did themselves proud!  

I hope that you all enjoy your Easter holidays, you all deserve a well-earned rest!
Miss Paddon
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