Year 3 - The Lions: Blog items

First week back, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 8th Jan 2023 @ 4:56pm

The Lions settled back to school really well and enjoyed starting their new topcs, science -describing animals and Geography - learning about the world and the 7 continents.

We also recapped our shape work, naming, describing and sorting 3D shapes.

Dont forget to complete a project which will be shared on parents evenings, coming up later this half term. They can be last half terms learning, the seasons, Longton or this half terms learning,outlined on the attached subject organiser for Spring 1. 

I have attached some badges for you to complete at home too,  book worm, bake off and scientist. Complete the tasks and return to school for me to check and tick off. You can then order your badge at the office.

A big thank you from myself and Mrs Regan for our lovely Christmas gifts, we both feel very spoilt and it is not expected but much appreciated, so thank you very much.

As always please do speak to us about any queries / concerns you may have.

Hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy 2023.?

 

 

 

Spring 1

Party party, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 3:36pm

We had a fabulous party this afternoon.Lots of dancing, singing and games and of course...a visit from Father Christmas. A big thank you to the Y6 DJ’s they were fantastic ?

Christmas dinner!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 7th Dec 2022 @ 4:27pm

Nativity fun, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 3rd Dec 2022 @ 10:58am

A very proud teacher would like to say a massive well done to the fabulous Lions. The performance on Thursday was f a n t a s t i c ! The speaking, acting, singing and dancing were amazing - well done!

Windy Brickcroft!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 24th Nov 2022 @ 5:39pm

We had a great walk to the Brickcroft this morning looking for sons of Autumn and human and physical features of Longton. It was certainly Autumnal with gusts of winds and lots of leaves blowing! 

We saw lots of human and physical features f Longton, what do they remember?

We had a sneaky play on a human feature of Longton too.....

Week November 14th, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 5:12pm

On Tuesday we enjoyed a dance session, we learnt a short routine , it was fun!

In maths we have continued using ten frames to help us solve part part whole problems.

We have been busy learning songs for our Christmas production , keep reading through any lines you have , you are doing great! A letter has gone out with what you might need to provide, any questions please just ask.

Next week on Thursday we are walking down to the Brickcroft , you are welcome to join us?for OK weather.

Have a great weekend , don’t forget to read , read ,read??

Remembrance day, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 11th Nov 2022 @ 3:17pm

We have enjoyed finding out more about Remembrance Day today  and joining in with our special service. The children all looked amazing!

Have a good weekend?

Fantastic first week back, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 4th Nov 2022 @ 4:51pm

The Lions have settled well back into school routine and have been working hard, definitely some fantastic learning going on!

In Science we have started to think about what the different seasons are and how we know, it has definitely felt colder this week.

In history we discovered why we celebrate bonfire night, what can your child remember, remember about the 5 th November?

Have a good time celebrating but remember to keep safe.

Science ambassadors, by Mr Pearson

Date: 21st Oct 2022 @ 9:51am

Longton's Science ambassadors led a whole assembly conducting two amazing investigations. Well done 

Library visit, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 20th Oct 2022 @ 3:28pm

The Lions loved visiting the library today. We listened to some spooky stories and made dangling ghosts...getting us ready for the Halloween disco tonight!!!

 

Treat time!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 19th Oct 2022 @ 4:39pm

The Lions enjoyed their well earned class compliment. They watched Inside out, ate pop corn and chilled out with teddies and PJ’s , what more could you want!!!

Learning is fun, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 18th Oct 2022 @ 6:30pm

Yesterday we had an exciting Science lesson using our last sense of touch, we put our hands in jelly, cornflour goo and shaving foam, we came up with some great words to describe how it felt. The rest of the class were describing objects and guessing what they could be in a feely bag. We then swapped over.

In maths we have been learning about the part part whole model which helps us with our adding.

Dont forget our class compliment treat tomorrow, PJ’s and teddies allowed!

Exploring toys, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 14th Oct 2022 @ 3:39pm

A big thank you to you all for sending in toys for us to explore, it really bought our learning to life. The children loved showing and telling us all about them.

Thank you again for your support , have a great weekend ?

Lion, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 14th Oct 2022 @ 3:15pm

This week in maths we have been learning to compare numbers using symbols < = >

We made greedy crocodiles to help us remember which way they went.

In English we have enjoyed learning lots of rhymes and listening to and spotting the rhyming words.

We enjoyed skipping to some of the rhymes and clapping to keep the rhythm.

Harvest 2022, by Mr Pearson

Date: 7th Oct 2022 @ 10:42am

A lovely Harvest festival took place In St Andrew's Church on Thursday 29th September.
The Heads Team led for the first time and the Church was full of parents.
Each Tribe performed part of the presentation, through song, poetry and presentations.  

Super learners, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 4th Oct 2022 @ 5:25pm

Yesterday we loved using our sense of taste to identify flavour of crisps. We chose our favourite and created a block graph.The Lions favourite was Salt and Vinegar, do you agree?

Today we had fun working in a group to create a group colour monster, we all had to help , they look amazing!!!!

Dont forget projects for next week. They can be on interests, family fun, work in school.?

Smelly business!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 5:35pm

This week the Lions were trying to guess the smell, most nice .....

Have a good weekend, don’t forget projects !!

Another fantastic week, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 16th Sep 2022 @ 5:24pm

The Lions have been amazing this week , yet again, trying their best and being super learners.???

Definitely f a n t a s t i c !!

End of a busy week, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 9th Sep 2022 @ 5:22pm

Yesterday we enjoyed exploring school to find out “What is our school like?” 

Today we have started to remember the Queen following her sad passing, we decorated paper flowers and cut them out to make a long ribbon of flowers.We put them in our special remembrance area at school, just like people are laying flowers in remembrance across the country.

Super Science!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 5th Sep 2022 @ 6:22pm

This afternoon we had a fun Science lesson naming and labelling our body. We did really and had lots of giggles!!!!

Superstars!, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 2nd Sep 2022 @ 5:04pm

The lions have had a fantastic start to Y1, learning routines and enjoying catching up with their friends- well done!

Have a lovely weekend ?

Y6 Last Day, by Mr Pearson

Date: 22nd Jul 2022 @ 2:59pm

The tradional Longton send off for the Penguins.

 

Cool toes!, by Mrs Thomson

Date: 19th Jul 2022 @ 9:30pm

Thank you so much for the hard work and time put into the presentations. The Lions have enjoyed talking and sharing their special things and they have done a fantastic job! The year five buddies were also invited to come and watch and they have loved hearing more about the Lions. We still have two more days of presentations and we are looking forward to them!

We found a great way to cool down today in class and an ice pop definitely helped!

Tomorrow is looking like it will be a little cooler so we are hoping to go outside for some water play. Please send a carrier bag into school containing a towel, shorts, t shirt, old pumps and spare underwear. (The shorts, t shirt and pumps will be getting wet)

Children should wear school uniform and sun hat for school.

 

Our visit to Saint Andrews Church, by Mrs Thomson

Date: 17th Jul 2022 @ 8:18pm

The Lions had a very interesting visit to church on Thursday. We learnt lots of things from Reverend Sam and Joan. Please ask your child if they can tell you why the church has stained glass windows.

We had a tour of the church and learnt lots of new words and names for special areas in the church. We also found lots of wooden animals and creatures hidden in the church.

 

Eco Team / School Parliament., by Mrs Thomson

Date: 17th Jul 2022 @ 11:06am

Tomorrow afternoon the Lions will be visiting Mrs. Pratten and the year one classroom. In year one your child will have the opportunity to be on the school Eco Team and the School Parliament Team.

If your child would like to be considered for either opportunity they are welcome to bring a poster or picture to show in year one tomorrow and tell Mrs. Pratten and the children in class any good ideas they have and why they would like the role.

 

Eco Team - Each class will have their own Eco Warriors who represent their tribe and their tribes views on all things Eco-friendly. Our Eco team consists of two children from each year group. We strive to be eco conscious and environmentally aware at Longto Primary School.

 

Our School Parliament consists of two children from each year group. The two children that get the most votes are the School Parliament representatives for the whole year. Their role includes being a voice for their class and relaying concerns, wants, needs of the class to their teachers.