Boundary Primary School: Year 3: Blog items

Date: 27th Nov 2025 @ 9:56am

In this lesson, children explored oracy skills by immersing themselves in the story Cave Baby. After listening to the book, pupils became different characters from the story, such as Cave Baby, the mammoth, and the parents. They used key phrases from the text alongside their own imaginative ideas to bring the narrative to life through role play. This activity encouraged expressive language, turn-taking, and active listening, while promoting confidence in speaking. By adopting character perspectives, children practiced using tone, gesture, and vocabulary effectively, deepening their understanding of the story and enhancing their ability to communicate creatively.

Year 3 - Reading into Writing

Date: 27th Nov 2025 @ 9:49am

This week, our children have been developing their Oracy skills, focusing especially on tone and intonation as they read aloud the opening of their own traditional tales. Our new class story is set at Christmas, following a main character who adores the festive season—until a miserable goblin appears, determined to destroy Christmas and dampen their joyful spirit.

As the children shared their stories so far, they experimented with using warm, excited tones to capture the magic of Christmas, then shifted to grumbly, low voices to bring the goblin’s gloomy personality to life. It was wonderful to see them thinking carefully about how their voices can enhance meaning, atmosphere, and character.

The classroom was filled with expression, confidence, and creativity. We can’t wait to continue developing our tales and see how our young storytellers bring their festive adventures to life!

Year 3 - Science

Date: 26th Nov 2025 @ 9:30pm

In this week's science lesson, we carried out a comparative test to explore friction. We wanted to find out which surface—carpet, foam, wood, sandpaper, bubble wrap or foil—would create the least friction so a toy car would travel the furthest.

We discussed fair testing, kept everything the same except the surface, and made our predictions. Using a ramp, we released the car and measured the distance it travelled before stopping.

We found that rough surfaces, like carpet and sandpaper, slowed the car down, while smoother ones, such as foil and wood, helped it travel further. A fun and simple way to see friction in action!

Year 3 - Together Time

Date: 26th Nov 2025 @ 9:27pm

This week, we were delighted to welcome our wonderful parents and carers into school for Together Time—a special opportunity for families to join their children in the classroom and experience learning side by side.

Our focus for the session was Design and Technology, and more specifically, 3D nets. This forms an important step in our DT journey as we work towards designing and creating our very own gift bags from nets.

Parents, carers, and children explored a range of hands-on activities together. They examined real-life packaging nets, experimented with magnetic tiles to build 3D shapes, and took part in a sorting activity to identify different types of nets. One of the highlights was investigating existing products—carefully deconstructing them to reveal the nets inside, then reassembling them to understand how each shape fits together.

It was wonderful to see families collaborating, problem-solving, and talking through ideas. The classroom buzzed with curiosity and creativity as everyone discovered just how much thought goes into turning a flat net into a 3D object.

A huge thank-you to all the parents and carers who joined us. Your involvement makes these learning experiences truly memorable for the children, and we can’t wait to share the next stage of our DT journey with you!

Year 3 - History Museum Loan Box

Date: 19th Nov 2025 @ 4:56pm

This week, we had an exciting opportunity to dive deeper into our History topic through a museum loan box, filled with fascinating artefacts from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. The children were captivated as they explored each item up close, discussing what it might have been used for and how life would have been very different thousands of years ago.

Inside the box, we examined a range of tools and everyday objects, including an antler tool, sewing kit, hand axe, blades and scrapers, fire kit, sickle, spoke shave, pot, coins, bone needle, and a purse. The children were especially intrigued by how people created tools from natural materials and used them for hunting, preparing food, building shelters, and making clothing.

This hands-on experience really helped us visualise how early humans lived, survived, and adapted. The artefacts sparked brilliant discussions and thoughtful questions, showing just how engaged the children are with this topic.

We look forward to continuing our journey through prehistoric Britain over the coming weeks!

Year 3 - Yoga

Date: 19th Nov 2025 @ 4:45pm

Year 3 PE: Finding Balance and Calm Through Yoga

This week, Year 3 took part in a peaceful yet powerful PE session focused on yoga. The children explored a range of poses including Fox, Warrior 3, Tree, Boat, Dancer, Side Bend, Three-Legged Downward Dog, and Half Moon. Each pose challenged them in different ways—testing balance, strength, and body awareness.

One of our key learning points was how to flow smoothly from one pose to another, connecting movements with control. The class enjoyed experimenting with gentle transitions, discovering how shifting their weight and engaging their core helped them stay steady.

We also practised holding each pose for four seconds, using a few simple tips:

Focus on a still point to help with balance
Spread toes or fingertips to create a strong base
Keep the core tight and muscles engaged
Breathe slowly and steadily

Breathing was a big part of our session. The children learned how deep, calm breaths can help settle the body, reduce wobbles, and support a sense of grounding—skills they can use both in PE and during the school day.

Year 3 showed fantastic concentration and enthusiasm, and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they moved, balanced, and breathed with purpose. A beautiful, mindful session!

Year 3 - Antibullying Week

Date: 13th Nov 2025 @ 4:26pm

This week in Year 3, we’ve been diving into the important topic of bullying as part of Anti-Bullying Week. Using the fabulous PolEd resources, the children learnt how to spot the difference between a bullying situation and a simple falling out. They discovered how to respond when they see or experience bullying, and we discussed the crucial distinction between a bystander and an upstander. To cap it all off, the children created some stunning informative posters to showcase their learning. Well done, Year 3!

Year 3 - Remembrance Day

Date: 11th Nov 2025 @ 4:43pm

Today, Year 3 have been learning all about Remembrance Day. We started by talking about what we already know and why we have Remembrance Day each year. We remembered that it is a special time to think about and honour the soldiers who have fought and died for our country, helping to keep us safe and free.

In art, we created some beautiful gestural drawings of poppies in our sketchbooks. We practised using different lines and shapes to show movement and detail. After that, we chose our favourite poppy design and created a final piece on black card, using chalk and oil pastels to make our poppies bright and bold. The colours really stood out, and everyone worked so carefully to add lots of detail.

This morning, we planted our poppies together and took a quiet moment to remember the fallen soldiers. It was a peaceful and thoughtful time for all of us.

Later, we joined the whole school for our Remembrance Service. We listened carefully as the Year 6 readers told us all about the meaning of Remembrance Day and why the poppy is such an important symbol.

We are very proud of how respectful and reflective everyone in Year 3 was today. Our poppies now stand proudly as a reminder of those who have given so much for us.

Year 3 - Oracy

Date: 6th Nov 2025 @ 8:21pm

In our Oracy lesson to start this half term, we looked at Social and Emotional Working with others. We recapped how we show we’re listening and how to take turns appropriately by listening carefully but also responding using our ABC talk tactics. We looked at problems, such as being stranded on an island surrounded by wild animals and we discussed what our solution would be. The children organised themselves into talking trios to discuss these problems and then used the agree, build and challenge stem sentences to support their discussions as a whole group.

Year 3 - Science

Date: 6th Nov 2025 @ 8:12pm

Year 3's topic for this half term is Forces and Magnets. This week, we learned about different types of forces — push, pull, and twist. We talked about how a force is a push or a pull that can make something move, stop, or change shape. The class explored what a contact force is — a force that happens when two objects touch each other.

We then looked at everyday activities that use these forces. For example:

Push – closing a door or pushing a swing.

Pull – opening a drawer or pulling a rope.

Twist – turning a lid or wringing out a towel.

We also found examples where push and pull work together, such as when playing tug-of-war or riding a bike.

The children discussed and demonstrated these actions to help understand how forces work in real life.

Year 3 - Black History Month

Date: 16th Oct 2025 @ 12:11pm

This week, our Year 3 children have been learning about Ruby Bridges as part of Black History Month. They were inspired by Ruby’s bravery as the first African American child to attend an all-white school in New Orleans in 1960. Through stories, videos, and discussions, the children explored themes of courage, fairness, and standing up for what is right. To deepen their understanding, they wrote diary entries from Ruby’s point of view, imagining her thoughts and feelings during that historic time. Their writing showed great empathy and reflection, reminding us all that one brave person can help change the world.

Year 3 - Science Experiment

Date: 15th Oct 2025 @ 8:25pm

In our science lesson on Animals Including Humans, we explored the question: Do bigger muscles mean you can jump further? We made predictions, then tested four children of different heights and muscle sizes. We measured each child’s femur length, thigh muscle size, and how far they could jump. It was exciting to collect real data and compare results. We discovered that while bigger muscles can help, other factors like leg length and technique also affect how far you can jump. It was a fun and active way to learn about muscles, bones, and how our bodies work!

Year 3 - Computing

Date: 9th Oct 2025 @ 8:44pm

This week, Year 3 had an exciting time in their Computing lesson as they explored programming using Scratch. The children learned how to change the costumes of a sprite, making their characters move and transform in fun ways. They also experimented with switching backgrounds to create different scenes for their animations. Everyone especially enjoyed painting their own sprites and designing colourful backdrops. It was wonderful to see their creativity shine as they brought their ideas to life. A fantastic addition to what we've already learnt in coding—well done, Year 3! We can’t wait to see what they create next.

Harvest Assembly

Date: 9th Oct 2025 @ 4:31pm

This week Boundary Primary School celebrated Harvest Festival. Year 6 led the celebration assembly together with our special guest, Reverend Peter. We talked about being thankful for the food we eat, our good health and the life we live. The children and their families helped by donating food to Vincent House.Thank you to everyone for their support.

Year 3 - When Year 3 met Jen Carney an author and illustrator

Date: 9th Oct 2025 @ 9:17am

Year 3 had an exciting and inspiring visit from author and illustrator Jen Carney, thanks to the National Literacy Trust. Jen is the brilliant mind behind The Day My School Got Famous and The Accidental Diary of B.U.G., and we were lucky enough to hear her read extracts from both books. Her stories were full of humour, creativity, and relatable characters — we were hooked!

As part of her visit, Jen also led us in a fun and imaginative drawing activity. We each chose a letter of the alphabet and had to think of the most obscure thing that began with it. Then we got creative and drew our own unique pictures based on that word. It was amazing to see how original and quirky our drawings turned out — just like Jen’s own illustrations!

We’re also very grateful to the National Literacy Trust, who gifted our year group 40 copies of Jen’s books! We’ve been enjoying them during our daily ‘Buzzing about Books’ time and can’t wait to read more.

A huge thank you to Jen Carney for inspiring us with her words, her artwork, and her enthusiasm for books!

Autumn 1 - Spelling Bee

Date: 6th Oct 2025 @ 12:46pm

Today we held our first Spelling Bee of the year. Each house was represented by the best spellers from Year 2 - Year 6 and the children were tested on spellings they have been learning in Autumn 1. We are very proud of all the children for being their house representative and spelling some very tricky words in front of the whole school. The overall winners were Chepstow, who managed to spell 12/15 spellings across all 5 years groups.

Year 3 are Buzzing About Books

Date: 2nd Oct 2025 @ 9:13am

This week, Year 3 have been Buzzing About Books! We were excited to explore a fantastic selection of new books, taking time to look closely at the covers, blurbs, authors and illustrators. The children made thoughtful predictions about the stories and discussed what caught their interest. It was lovely to hear their enthusiasm as they shared which books they’d love to read and why. From funny titles to eye-catching illustrations, there was something for everyone! We can’t wait to dive into these stories over the coming weeks. Year 3 are definitely becoming book lovers!

Year 3 - PE - We're going on a trip to...

Date: 2nd Oct 2025 @ 9:09am

This week, Year 3 travelled the world—and beyond—through dance in PE! Each group imagined an exciting trip to a different destination: the desert, outer space, the beach, the mountains, and under the sea. Using balances, jumps, extensions and expressive movements, they brought these places to life. From floating like astronauts to crashing like waves, every performance was packed with creativity and energy. The children worked brilliantly in teams, using their bodies to tell stories and show us where they were. What a fantastic way to explore the world without leaving the hall! Well done, Year 3!

Year 3 - School Council Elections

Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 2:50pm

Today, our school witnessed an inspiring democratic exercise as children voted for their class school counsellor. Each candidate confidently read out their manifesto, sharing ideas to support classmates and improve the school environment. After hearing the speeches, students headed to the hall to cast their votes in the ballot box, embracing the importance of participation and responsibility. This event not only encouraged leadership skills but also taught the value of making informed choices. It’s wonderful to see young minds actively engaged in shaping their school community!

Year 3 - Dancing With Charcoal

Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 9:30am

In this week’s art lesson, we explored the exciting world of performance art through the work of Heather Hansen. She creates stunning pieces using charcoal in each hand, moving gracefully across large sheets of paper on the floor. Inspired by her, we had a go at creating our own movement-based artwork. Using charcoal, we danced, stretched, and moved to make expressive marks, turning our movements into art. It was a unique and creative experience—and yes, we got a little messy, but that made it even more fun! We loved combining art with movement in such a playful way.

Year 3 - Oracy

Date: 18th Sep 2025 @ 9:27am

In our first Oracy lesson, we explored the physical side of speaking and communication. We looked at how facial expressions, posture, voice projection, tonal variation, and pace of speech can change how we speak and how others understand us. It was a fun and lively session! We pulled funny faces in the mirror, practised breathing and humming exercises, and even recited Humpty Dumpty using different tones and speeds. It helped us understand that speaking clearly isn’t just about words—it’s also about how we use our bodies and voices. We can’t wait for the next session!

Year 3 - Musical Journey into Country Music

Date: 12th Sep 2025 @ 7:22pm

Over the last two weeks, Year 3 have been exploring the delightful world of Country Music! They've had a wonderful time listening to and appraising the heartfelt song, 'Home Is Where The Heart Is'. This week, they took it a step further and learned the song, performing it beautifully in unison. It's been amazing to see their enthusiasm and teamwork shine through! What a fantastic first couple of weeks back; I can’t wait to see where our musical journey takes us next!

Year 3 - RESPECT

Date: 12th Sep 2025 @ 7:20pm

What a fantastic week we've had in PHSE! We've been diving into the importance of showing respect, which ties in beautifully with our Skills for Life focus. The children had some lively discussions about how respect can be expressed and why it's essential in our everyday lives. To add a fun twist, they learned to say "please," "thank you," and "you're welcome" in Makaton. Their creativity shone through in the amazing posters they've created. Keep up the brilliant work, Year 3, and continue striving to be the best you can be!

Year 3 - RE - Christianity

Date: 12th Sep 2025 @ 2:19pm

To start our unit of work on Christianity and God, we recapped our prior learning on the Christian faith.

We recalled the holy book, the place of worship, the language and the name used to refer to the Christian God.

We then thought about the different qualities’ leaders can have. We looked at some famous leaders such as Sir David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg and then we thought about how we could show leadership qualities of confidence, responsibility and honesty within school.

In our second lesson, we linked our knowldge of leader to the Bible stories of Moses and Noah. We thought about what Chritians can learn from these stories and why God may have chosen Noah and Moses as leaders.

Year 3 - Computing

Date: 11th Sep 2025 @ 9:23am

This week in Computing, Year 3 were introduced to programming using Scratch. We explored how to create simple programs by adding sprites (characters), choosing backdrops, and using movement commands to bring our sprites to life. The children were excited to experiment with the different blocks and see how their instructions made things happen on screen. It was a great first step into understanding how coding works, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and logical thinking. We’re looking forward to building on these skills as we continue our programming journey this term!

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