Spring 2026

Comic Relief- 2026
We are celebrating red nose day with crazy hair! 
Beach Day - Friday 13th March
On Friday we had a really brilliant beach day, the change of dates was the right call and we had great weather unlike the original date set! On the way down we spotted changes of seasons, wildlife and plants along the way. In the morning, we worked in the forest creating key landmarks and showed them with our group. We then made animal habitats and presented those too. After lunch, we headed to the beach and took time in our groups making volcanoes. For science week, we experimented with bicarbonate soda and vinegar to make a reaction that looked like lava at the top of our volcano- we had so much fun doing this! Mrs Johnson then showed us the diet coke and mentos experiment and we watched that reaction too. We linked this to healthy eating and thought about the effects coke can have on our teeth. We ended the day with a play in the park. 
 
World book day creations - 5th March
 
Wearable tech in Ford class
Ford have finished their wearable tech, designed to keep someone safe for a walk in the dark. The children added a range of different features such as indicators. They completed some very tricky coding that meant their watch would light up as soon as the light level went below 1. A very fun and rewarding unit! 
Fractions and Computing
Ford class have started their new maths topic on preparing for fractions and part-wholes. The children have explored using cuisenaire rods to make wholes and parts. In computing we are looking at desktop publishing with canva. This week, the children made their own templates that would work for birthday invites. They applied all their knowledge about fonts, page orientation and pre-made templates to create these! 
Microbits
Year 3 have began their design and technology project on wearable technology. They will be designing and programming microbits that could be worn on a dark walk to keep the user safe. We have explored how to use microbits- making them produce light symbols and music. We are now looking at more complex programming so that the microbit senses light levels.