The children have really been enjoying computing over this term and today they got to practice their coding skills to create a Dance party. They had to watch a video that guided them through the process before completing the task themselves. By completing this task, the children had to really work on their listening skills and work as a crew.

This afternoon, the children were given the opportunity to trim up the classroom and make a Christmas bauble. It’s lovely to start getting into the Christmas spirit with the children and I’m looking forward to all the lovely Christmas activities we have planned over the next few weeks.

Today’s HoWL average is: 3.1

Our Weekly HoWL target is: 3.0

How can we develop this tomorrow?

To improve further, Crew Shields need to continue working on their resilience when it comes to a task they are finding difficult.

Our Be Smart hero today is Kaleb!

Kaleb worked really hard in Arithmetic today by using the strategies we have been practicing to help him answer the questions. Well done Kaleb.

A fun day in Year 3, looking at Christingle and getting into the Christmas spirit.

Today’s HoWL average 3.1

Our HoWL target is: 3

How can we develop  Work on kindness across all situations when we are working as a crew.

Our Hero today was Shiloh. Shiloh was chosen for ‘Getting Smart’. She has really tried to apply her knowledge of arithmetic and has improved her score week on week.

Homework.

Please remember to bring your reading and homework back on THURSDAY this week.

My star moment today is watching the children eat chapati’s with mango chutney. It was great to see the children try new foods and understand what the Langar is.

Average is: 3.3! 🙌✨

Our Weekly HoWL target is: 3.3!

How can we develop this tomorrow?

I want the children to continue to make sure they are listening to every single step I am giving and following the instructions.

Today’s HoWL Hero:

Our Be Smart hero today is Max!😁

Max, has made a real effort today to make sure he is following instructions and listening at all times. Well done Max, I am proud of you!

Hi everyone,

We’ve had a great start to the week, from what I have been told, as I have not been in this morning. This afternoon was so much fun watching the children start to decorate their classroom. The children have also enjoyed putting some dance moves together in PE. It was difficult to choose the HoWL heroes for today, and they are:

Working hard: Alicia 🦸‍♂️

Get smart: Emily 🦸‍♂️

Being kind: Ellie-May and Lucas 🦸‍♂️

Our HoWL average was 3.2!

Let’s carry this on tomorrow! 😆

Monday ✔🎄✨ What an exciting day we have had Christmassing up the classroom! The children have loved decorating the Christmas tree and all placed a bauble in the perfect spot. We have made symmetrical snowflakes and wrote letters to the elf to ensure we are ready for December 1st tomorrow! We can’t wait to begin all of the festivities we have planned 😊 We just hope the naughty elf behaves!

We began exploring our new text today ‘The Stickman’ which links perfectly to Christmas as Santa makes an appearance in the story. The children have retold the story beautifully using small world props and puppets.

Work hard: SJ – amazing work in writing today  👏

Get smart: Sydney – fantastic sound recognition 👏

Be kind: Shania – always helpful towards her peers 👏

Monday ✔

Highlight of the day: 

Today we have enjoyed Christmassing up the classroom! We have made paperchains, coloured baubles and decorated the tress to make sure we are ready for December 1st tomorrow! This links really well to our expedition all about Christianity and the celebration of Christmas. ✨🌟

Work hard: Nathan 👏

Get smart: Lylah 👏

Be kind: Kairen 👏

Our HOWL average was 3.5 today. Well done Crew Welburn!

This week the children have been learning about Sikhism and Christianity as part of our expedition ‘What’s the most valuable gift you can give?’ We have continued developing our dance skills, with the children even teaching me some moves. I know the children have really loved this session each week and can’t wait to see the finished dance. In cojo this week, we worked on designing a village and then deciding who would form a coalition and who would invade. We definitely have a cut throat crew 😁

Today’s HoWL average is: 2.9

Our weekly HoWL average was: 3.0👍

Our Weekly HoWL target was: 3.0

How can we develop this next week?

Next week is assessment week. We really need to focus on the tips and methods taught and to read questions really carefully.

Today’s HoWL Heroes:

Our Be Smart heroes were Ruby and Chase!

Both children achieved full marks on their arithmetic work today. Well done!

Handwriting Hero:

Lacee-May was recognised for the improvement in her handwriting this term. She tries so hard to remember the formation. She certainly enjoyed the biggest piece of cake possible as her reward.

Home Learning:

This week 11/16 children have achieved the target of reading 4 times (with a signature) and completing the homework tasks. These children had their lucky dip treat today. Well done!

It would be fantastic if we could get to the point where we head every child receiving a lucky dip treat!

99 Club:

I would like to say well done to the following children, who have achieved the next level of the 99 club challenge:

22 Club – Keaton

33 Club – Esme .

This Week in Phase:

Watch the video on our crew page to see what we have been up to in phase.

Expedition:

Click the link to visit our exciting expedition website to find out more about the lovely expedition learning

Bon soir,

It’s been a good day for us today.  A slightly different Friday than normal, we’ve enjoyed our reading and writing sessions and are starting to consider the wide choice of words authors use to describe things and what effect this has on us as the reader.

Today’s HoWL average is: 2.7

Our Weekly HoWL target is: 3.3

Our Weekly HoWL average is: 3.1

I wonder if…

I wonder if we can continue to develop our pace when writing.

Today’s HoWL Hero:

Our Get Smart HoWL Hero today is Melisa!

What a great day for Melisa!  Some superb reading and even better work in maths made Melisa a clear choice for our HoWL Hero.  Keep it going, Melisa, well done!