Spring 2024

PE
 
In PE, this half-term, Year 3 have been  learning how to skateboard.  Our coach visits once a week, for an hour.  So far, we have tried to walk with one foot on the board, stop the board, balance on the board and walk with "monster steps".  Some of us have even tried to do an "Ollie".  We are finding that perseverance is important, as some of the tricks take a while to master.  
RE
 
We learnt about different crosses from around the world.  We each made a "God's eye cross".  God's eyes are woven on sticks that are crisscrossed. The ends of the sticks represent the basic elements – earth, water, wind, and fire, and the four directions – north, south, east and west. The centre of the eye symbolises the power of seeing and understanding things we normally cannot see.  We had to weave very carefully to make sure that we got the pattern correct.  
Active Citizens
 
As part of our Active Citizens lessons, Year 3 have been writing to the residents at Casterbridge Manor in Cerne Abbas.  During the Spring term, we decorated plant pots with spring collages.  Then we planted a selection of bulbs in each pot.  Just before Easter, when the bulbs were starting to grow, we made Easter cards with 3D daffodils.  Mrs Croft drove our cards and gifts to the Manor.  Although we had not expected to get replies, we were delighted when some of the residents sent us hand-made thank you cards.