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The children have completed their first half term in year 3 and all of them have done a fantastic job!  We hope you all have a well-deserved rest and enjoy your half terms.

This week the children have been continuing their work in science looking at different types of rocks and their properties. Some children participated in their first Interhouse competition and represented year 3 superbly. We have also spent some time completing our DT work looking at bookmarks and learning how to cross stitch. All the children persevered brilliantly with this.

Over half term there are no spellings to practise but we do ask that you continue with doodle maths AND doodle tables every day for a minimum of 10 mins. Please also ensure that the children are completing their Doodle assignments. These will appear on their learning zone page as a red icon.

Continue to read everyday and log your reading on BoomReader. (If you are unsure, your Boom reader login is the same as last year.) We are aware parents have been recording the books children have been reading at home and we appreciate this. Teachers will begin to log children’s weekly reading in class on BoomReader after half term so that we can keep you informed of their progress.

Please can we ask that children’s pencil cases are restocked ready for next half term.

IN OTHER NEWS……

The Eco-team have two exciting missions, and your superpowers are needed—starting with our first challenge: Cut the Carbon!  and with our Bin-tastic Challenge!

Cut the Carbon! 

This November, we’re on a mission to shrink our carbon footprints and make a real impact. Each week, our Eco-Warriors will be tracking progress and cheering you on.  There are six suggestions to help us cut carbon:

• Eat a plant-based meal
• Leave the car at home and walk or cycle instead
• Meal plan to reduce food waste 
• Lower your washing machine temperature to 30°C or lower
• Have a device-free day
• Turn down the heating by 1° for a week

There is more information on this video   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQPsAAHPj78

Bin-tastic Challenge!

Our playground bins are ready for a makeover—and we want YOUR brilliant ideas! The Eco Team is calling on all creative minds to design a brand-new bin that’s fun, functional, and fabulous.

🎨 Your Mission:  Grab an A4 sheet of paper and sketch your dream bin design. Think bold colours, cool shapes, and eco-friendly features. Could it talk? Could it sort recycling? Could it look like a robot or a tree? 

🌱 The Eco Team will review all the designs and choose the most awesome one to inspire our new playground bins!  Deadline Friday 7^th November.