News Year 3

This week we have been thinking about thinking critically. We know that critical thinking requires you to use your ability to reason (one of our learning powers!).

A while back we posted the news story below about reading and our favourite places to read. 

We were so excited to come to school on Monday! There was quite a thick blanket of snow on the ground – amazing fun to play in (a health and safety nightmare for Mr Stewart and Mr Cheyne!).

Recently, year 3 have been studying Aesop’s fables.  We have discussed the features of a fables and what makes them different from fairy tales as well as learning about what a moral is and how the fables convey these morals. 

The cold snap brought the opportunity for the children at Ecclesbourne to get outside and play in the snow. 

Children throughout EPS have put on excellent performances in their respective Christmas shows. 

This week we have spent time thinking about how resourceful we are in the classroom.

This week has been a busy week, but we have also been reflective.

Today, Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day as it’s also known, marks the very day that World War One ended in 1918.

Following a minute’s silence at 11.00am today, we gathered for our Remembrance Assembly. 

Results from the previous Big Debate #1- Do good manners matter?

This week, the year 3 children from Whitehorse Manor Junior and Brigstock site went on a trip to Crystal Palace park. 

This week we have been thinking about imitation and how we can use this skill to improve our thinking in different subject areas and considering who might be a good choice to imitate.

On Monday, Year 3 and 4 golfers visited Addington Court Golf Club for a competition.

Year 3 and 4 (Ruby, Gus, Lucy and James) took part in a mini tennis competition at South Croydon Sports Centre, competing against 7 schools in Croydon.