Jumping and Balancing

On Friday, Class 2 began learning about the correct ways to jump and balance. Using some of our equipment, we recreated an assault course (referencing Jack crawling through the giants house from Jack and the Beanstalk) to help us practice those skills.

Colchester Castle

Recently, Year 3 & 4 had a wonderful trip to Colchester Castle. We learned all about the Celts and Romans, and Boudicca’s invasion of Colchester. Did you know that there is still a layer of ash underneath Colchester left over from the Iceni invasion that you can find if you dig down today?

Steel Pan Workshop

Thank you to the PTFA for providing the opportunity for our class to participate in a steel pan workshop this morning. We really enjoyed ourselves! Did you know that steel pan have only been around for about 90 years. They are one of the newest instruments we know of. I’m sure everyone has pots and… Read more »

World Record Attempt

There are plenty more times tables activities and dances if you search for times table rockstars on Youtube. Mr. Este

Music – Home is Where the Heart Is

Today we have been looking at country music and learning the song Home is Where the Heart Is. We accompanied his with some glockenspiel playing. Great job Class 3!

Borrowbox

Good afternoon! We had a visit from Hayley from Maldon library today who kindly took us through how to use Borrowbox to borrow e-books and audio books from Essex libraries. For those children who provided details to get a library card, we have logged them in and had a look at what’s available. There are… Read more »

Class 3 Spelling Sets

Please find attached the spellings for this week. They are in their spelling books but I’ve added them on here in case any are lost. Group 2

Delightful Deck Chair Designs

Today in Class 3, we have been working on building our deck chair designs. We are pleased with the results we have had. Unfortunately, we have not been able to finish them all since we ran out of working glue guns! We will, however, get the final ones finished when we come back after half-term…. Read more »

Library Cards

I have sent home a form from Essex Library Services to be completed. This form will allow us to get library cards sorted for our children. With these we will be able to both use the library bus when available, and borrow e-books on the iPads in school. The children will also be able to… Read more »

Class 3 Assembly

Well done Class 3 for absolutely rocking our class assembly! It was lovely to share all the super work we’ve done so far.