"We're off to see the...."

What shall we call our summer production? That's the question that Blakedown Primary Producations is asking. We're in a dilemma, we've written our script and cast the show but we're still not sure what to call it.

We put a poll on the right hand side of the blog - you can vote on which one you would prefer.

If you have any other suggestions, you can leave them as a comment on this post.

Class 3 Football and Netball Tournament

On Friday, some children from class 3 entered a Football and a Netball Tournament that took place at our school!

There were three other schools and Blakedown did really well: The Football team did not loose a match or even let in a single goal, so they came top of the table. The Netball team won 2 games and drew 1 game. They also came top of their table, so won overall.

Well done to all that took part!

Go Blakedown!!!!

Minibeast Mania!!

In class 3 we have been doing a lot of work about Minibeasts and Habitats this half term. This has been taught mostly by Miss. Ward. It is her last day today, and to celebrate all our hard work, we were able to come to school dressed as a minibeast! A lot of work was put into our costumes (thank you parents!) and we all looked really great. We were able to show class 1 our costumes in more detail and tell them about the things which we had learned.
Thank you Miss. Ward for all your great Minibeast lessons!

Shared Reading In Class 1

Last week class 1 were really lucky to have a visit from several children from classes 3 and 4. They had come to share books with the younger children. First the older children chose a book, and then it was the turn of the younger children to choose. Everyone agreed it had been a great success, so we are hoping to make shared reading a regular feature in class 1 in the coming weeks. A big thank you to all the children from Key Stage 2 who took part.

Mrs Rowe

World Maths Day!

Maths Challenge time!

Which two digit number has the highest number of factors?

Which three digit number has the highest number of factors?

36 has 9 factors (including 1 and 36) the sum of 3 and 6 is 9. Is this a patern or just a coincidence?

After School Tennis

After school every Wednesday, a group of children from year 3 , 4 and 5 go to the hall and play tennis. So-far we have done forehand, backhand and volley. Each session there is a player of the week and they play the instructor!

Multiskills!

All children in Year 2 and Year 4 went to a Multiskills festival at Haybridge on Friday. They rotated around the activities and had a go at many different skill areas. These ranged from football to table tennis, basket ball to relay events. Everyone had a great time!

School Council

In our school we have a school council. The elected members of the school council are: Chloe, Holly, Megan, Harry, Arran, Eleanor, Eleanor, Ellie, Joya and Megan. The age range is between 5 and 11.

A school councillors job is to take ideas from children and take them on board if they like the idea they might use it.

School council help out with loads of fundraisers.

There are 3 key jobs: they are the Secretary, Chair person, Treasurer and Vice Chair Person.

If you are in our school and you have a problem and no one else can help, or a suggestion please don't be afraid to tell one of the members 0f school council, as that is their job!

Health Website

To go with our Healthy Me learning connections topic, this website has lots of excellent games, articles, information and pictures. Have a look! (link below)


http://kidshealth.org/kid/

Healthy Me

Our current Learning Connections topic in Class 3 is called 'Healthy Me'. We are learning all about what is inside our body and how it functions to keep us healthy. We have learned lots of yucky facts too. Did you know that if you laid all of the blood vessels in the human body from end to end, they would go twice around the earth! Yuk!

Extreme Sports!!!

On Friday, six children from Keystage 2 went to an Extreme Sports Festival at The Glades leisure centre in Kidderminster. They could use either skateboards, rollerblades/skates or scooters at the event. When they got there they were met by a large array of ramps, jumps, halfpipes and rails that they could use to practise skills and tricks on. Everyone was a bit nervous at first, but with the help of Jenna Downing (Professional Inline Skater) they were all soon attempting to skate up to the tallest ramp! Everyone did really well and Eleanor was given a prize for her determination. Well done all!

LFLA Showcase

This is a selection of images taken from our Learning For Life Academy (LFLA). For more images, videos and posts please visit our LFLA blog - click here

Class 3 Colouring club

Class 3 hold a colouring club: children in years three and four can go to the club and draw, colour and make things out of card.

They have recently made some candles to put around the Christmas tree. Sam G said, "It is great, I love it". The club is organized and supervised by Mrs Tromans on a Monday lunch time 12:30 till 1:00.

So, what are you waiting for? Come and join - it's a lot warmer in the classroom!


By Harry G

Gladiators! "Awooga!"

This week class 3 have been learning about how the Romans spent their leisure time. One popular way was to watch the gladiator fights in amphitheatres such as the Coliseum in Rome. Being a Gladiator was a dangerous job and most were forced into doing it. However, some volunteered! There were many different types of gladiator. You can tell them apart by looking at their weapons and equipment. Gladiators went to a special school where they were trained to fight. If they were still alive after five years, they were given a wooden sword and allowed to leave. Successful gladiators were the celebrities of Ancient Rome.

Class 3 Science - Rocks and Soils

In Class 3 this half term we have been learning about rocks and soils. We have learned about how different types of rocks are formed and how there is always rock underneath our feet, wherever you are on Earth! We have also made a tasty example of how sedimentary rocks are formed (using chocolate!)

Look at this link to study the anatomy of a volcano!

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/nature/0003/volcano/frameset.exclude.html

Class 3 Learning Connections

This half term, Class 3's learning connections topic is the Romans. Any reading around this subject at home would be a great idea! Why don't you start with finding out how the Roman Army was organised. Down to the library we go...

Learning for Life Academy Blog

We have decided to create another blog specifically for our Learning for Life Academy. On this blog you'll be able to read and see what we get up to. You'll also be able to leave a comment.

Have a good half term

Have a good half term! Chill out and unwind, but don't forget to do you homework!

Class 3 Test Post

Class 3 - Leave one comment on this post so we know you have done your homework. Remember to put your initials or first name ONLY!