Dear Parents and Carers,

Following several queries, I would like to offer some further clarification regarding our Raising Aspirations project on an inspirational person.

Once selected, children need to do some research about their person, and bring it in. For example, finding out things about:

• Age, who they are, what they are mainly famous for
• Early life / childhood
• Early adulthood
• Key events in their life
• Achievements
• Legacy (what they will be remembered for)
• Why you look up to them / are inspired by them.

This information should be as notes /bullet points / key information – it doesn’t need to be perfectly formed sentences – we will be working on that in class over the next two weeks, to create a piece of biographical writing.

Children have been asked to bring in a large piece of card if available, about
2ft x 3ft approximately, if this is available. This will be used to present their work and stick things onto, as per the pictures of previous waxwork museum days we have posted on the school website.

Another thing that would help enormously would be if children could decorate their piece of cardboard at home, possibly with a printed colour picture (s) of their chosen person, but again, this is not essential, just very helpful / kind.

Again, you do not need to stick on the biographical writing at home. This will be done in school, ready for the Waxwork Museum day on Thursday 8th February.

Finally, children have been asked where possible, to come in dressed as their inspirational person. It is absolutely not essential to buy a premade costume for this purpose, although it is your decision to do so. There is NO pressure from school to do this. E.g. old sheets, parent’s shirts, oversized and safety-pinned clothing can be used, or a trip to the charity shop could suffice. Be creative!

Whilst this advice is for Year 3 children, other year groups may find this information useful. I would advise parents and carers of children from other year groups to speak with their teachers before following this advice.

If you have any further queries, please speak with your child’s class teacher before the end of this week. Hopefully, this will be an enjoyable event and motivating and inspiring experience for the children.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Year 3 Team.

Dear Parents and Carers,

I would again like to remind you that this event will be taking place tomorrow and make a further polite reminder to all Year 3 Parents and Carers that if you are able, we would appreciate a voluntary contribution towards the cost of the Year 3 Egyptian Day. This contribution can be made via ParentPay.

Children should come to school dressed in their Egyptian costumes. In the event of bad weather, please put on as much of it as you can, and cover up / bring the rest to fit at school. Some costumes can be rather chilly to wear outside!

Thank you for your continued support,

The Year 3 Team

Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to politely make a reminder request, if you are able to, that you provide your children with their own stationery, namely a blue Bic biro, a pencil, and a 30cm ruler – preferably not the ‘bendy’ kind.

Obviously we will provide these if this is not possible, but it would really help if you could. Children seem to be getting through an enormous amount of said stationery at the moment!

Thank you once again, for your continued support,

The Year 3 Team.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just a polite reminder to all Year 3 Parents and Carers that if you are able, we would appreciate a voluntary contribution towards the cost of the Year 3 Egyptian Day taking place next Tuesday, to ensure that this enjoyable event can take place. This contribution can be made via ParentPay.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Year 3 Team.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just a quick reminder that next week on Tuesday, the 23rd of January, year three will be taking part in their Egyptian day. They need to wear a simple Egyptian costume, which can easily be sourced by using an old pillowcase with holes, cutting for arms and head, and a piece of string to tie around their waist. Suitable white joggers or shorts could be worn to complete the costume.

Alternatively, an old piece of single sheet fabric could be used and arranged /worn, a bit like a Roman toga. Obviously, you also have the option to buy a costume from a shop if you would prefer to do this, or to create something a little more elaborate – e.g.: an Egyptian Pharaoh costume or Egyptian Gods costume.

Please contact your child’s class teacher if you have any queries about the day.

Kind regards,

The Year 3 Team