This week the children have been working really hard to complete end of term assessments in reading, writing and maths. Well done Class 3!
In maths they have also been introduced to the concept of symmetry. They used a range of practical resources to enable them to understand the concept of shapes being halved on their vertical line of symmetry, such as paper folding. They worked practically to fold a range of 2D shapes to find a vertical and horizontal line of symmetry. They also identified shapes with incorrect lines of symmetry and explained why. Then they completed drawing a shape using a line of symmetry and labelled the lines of symmetry.
In English they have been planning and writing a set of instructions. They were asked to include the following features in their work: a list of ingredients, time conjunctions (e.g. firstly), imperative verbs (e.g. cut, put) and adverbs (e.g. carefully). The children all worked hard with their independent written pieces of work.
In DT the children have been working on the project ‘puppets’ all this week. They have looked at different types of puppets and described their features; made a finger puppet; practised their sewing skills (running stitch and over stitch); designed an Easter themed hand puppet and then made their own puppet. They have had lots of fun making their puppet and adding all the features using a range of coloured felts and materials.
Spellings – To be tested on Friday 3rd May  spellings 12.4.19
The next spellings test will be a revision of spelling patterns they have looked at over the Spring term. They will be tested on the same amount of spellings in their group. Please can children write at least five sentences using a selection of spellings of their own choice from the Spring term in their spelling test books.
Holiday homework – Please can children bring in a large pebble and any plastic items (e.g. milk bottle tops, bottles, bags) for the first week back. These will be for our upcoming art projects linked to our new topic work. This will be revealed next term!
We hope you have a very happy Easter and a much deserved rest!
Mrs Thomas and Miss Moran
