Class 3B completed a brilliant day on Monday this week, designing and building an Egyptian Shaduf, as part of their D&T project this term. These are simple, hand-operated machines, used for lifting water from a source (well or river), to irrigate land or fill a higher basin.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just a reminder that tomorrow is Egyptian Day for Year 3. This exciting event will be in the school hall, with ‘The History Man’, Mr David Cadle, who has been doing this for many years now. We will be learning about Ancient Egyptian history and culture, as well as taking part in Ancient Egyptian Drawing, Writing, dressing up, Games and Arts & Crafts.

Children can come dressed like an Ancient Egyptian, with homemade or bought costumes, and have been reminded today about this, and in the week preceding this one. For ideas, please google ‘Homemade Ancient Egyptian costumes’ or something similar.

Finally, as there is still a small, but significant number of children whose parents are yet to sign up, please ensure that you check you have seen the information about the day on ParentPay and sign to give permission for your child to take part in the day.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Year 3 Team

3B enjoyed their day with classroom and practical sessions, learning about Road Safety:

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Wednesday 5^th November, we will be visiting the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, as part of our History topic ‘Stone Age to Iron Age’. We aim to leave school at 9:00 am and will return to school by the end of the school day 3:00/3:15pm. This will be a fantastic experience for the children. Children will need to wear / bring the following things:

• bring packed lunch and drink
• wear a waterproof / winter coat and sturdy outdoor shoes
• Permission – given on ParentPay – most have already done this but still a few ‘stragglers!

Any children who are in receipt of free school meals will have a meal provided for them from our school kitchen, if one has been requested last term (children were asked during the last week of the first half term).

If you would like any more information on the trip please do not hesitate to speak to your child’s class teacher.

Thank you for your support,

The Year 3 Team

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just a reminder to make sure your child has their swimming kit every Monday for this half term, starting tomorrow, Monday 3rd November. This comprises of:

• swimming costume / trunks
• towel
• goggles (if required)
• swimming hat (to prevent filter clogging from hairs).

During the first lesson, children will be assessed and grouped according to ability, and any necessary flotation aids will be provided. Tell them not to worry – it will be very supported. Please approach us tomorrow morning on the playground if you have any concerns.

The Swimming lesson replaces what would normally be the Monday PE lesson for Year 3 children, but we still recommend bringing in PE kit from Mon-Fri, as there have been times when Swimming has not taken place for a variety of reasons, so we have done normal PE lessons instead.

Thank you for your continued support.

Kind regards,

The Year 3 Team.