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ST JOHN'S SCHOOL VALUES:
Love; Friendship; Kindness; Honesty; Forgiveness
Welcome to Class 3!
Part Time Classroom Support – Mrs Emery and Mrs Randle
PPA Cover – Mr Whiteside
P.E. Days
Wednesday – Outdoor P.E.
This half term, the children will be developing their tennis skills. Please ensure they bring their full outdoor kit every Wednesday. This should include: a white t-shirt, black or navy shorts/joggers and trainers.
Friday – Indoor P.E.
On Fridays, the children will take part in topic-themed gymnastics lessons. Indoor kits should be kept in school in a drawstring bag and include: a white t-shirt, black or navy shorts and plimsolls.
For health and safety reasons, earrings should not be worn during P.E. lessons. We kindly ask that any earrings are removed on P.E. days - either before school or prior to the lesson. Please note that staff are unable to assist with the removal of jewellery. If earrings cannot be removed, we ask that plasters are provided so children can cover them during P.E. sessions.
Music – Wider Opportunities
This year, Class 3 will be learning to play the ukulele! We are very lucky to have Mrs Hallam, a music specialist from Blackpool Music Services, leading our weekly tuition.
Home Learning Expectations
In Class 3, we place a strong emphasis on reading. We encourage children to:
- Read aloud to an adult at least three times per week
- Spend time reading independently
- Explore a wide range of texts to foster a real love of reading
We will be encouraging the children to broaden their horizons by engaging with new authors, tackling different genres and engaging with varied text types including novels, comics, diaries, newspapers and websites.
Miss Walsh
Class Teacher
Class 3: Class Timetable
Class 3: Topic Overviews
Class 3: Vocabulary Mats
Class 3: Letters and Notices
SCIENCE: ROCK PERMEABILITY TEST (2.10.25)
We've been learning about how geologists test different rocks for permeability. This tells them which rocks allow liquid, e.g. water, to pass through! We carried out an investigation to test the permeability of a range of different rocks and then compared and grouped them based on the results of our investigation.
'MYHAPPYMIND' (30.9.25)
We’re excited to be continuing with myHappymind this year - a digital mental wellness program! We’ve been learning about how our brains work and how to take care of them so we can manage our emotions and be our best selves. Here are some photos of us enjoying our learning and practicing our happy breathing!
SCIENCE: ROCK HARDNESS TEST (25.9.25)
We carried out a rock hardness test in Science to explore the physical properties of different rocks. We tested common types such as marble, granite, slate, limestone, chalk and gneiss, then sorted them into 'hard' and 'soft' categories based on our results.
BLACKPOOL CENTRAL LIBRARY (23.9.25)
We enjoyed our first trip of the year to Blackpool Central Library where we shared stories with our local librarian, Jules. She read us 'Basil Dreams Big' by Lu Fraser - a wonderful tale about resilience and self-belief, perfect for the start of a new school year. Jules also shared 'If I Had a Dragon' by Gabby Dawnay and we even had the chance to borrow some new library books to take back to school.
SCIENCE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ROCKS (18.9.25)
We explored how different types of rocks can be represented by chocolate bars! We compared the textures and features of chocolates to rock characteristics - Bounty for crystals, Dairy Milk for fossils, Wispa for gas bubbles, Maltesers for a glassy surface, Kit Kat for ribbon-like layers and a Double Decker for sand or pebbles! This built on our learning from the last lesson, when we examined and classified rocks based on their exterior properties. A fun (and tasty!) way to learn about rocks and their properties!
MUSIC: UKULELE TUITION (17.9.25)
During our second ukulele session of the year, we received our very own instruments! We learned how to handle them correctly, identified the different strings and practiced playing chord C. Using this chord, we’ve started learning to play ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’ - our first song on the ukulele!
SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS (11.9.25)
We were very excited to take part in our first ever KS2 School Council Elections! Several children from our class put themselves forward as candidates to become our new school council representatives. We visited our very own ‘Polling Station’ to cast our votes in secret, using ballot papers just like in a real election. Through this experience, we learned about democracy and the importance of having a voice. Our newly elected representatives will share our ideas and opinions at regular meetings throughout the year.
SCIENCE: IDENTIFYING ROCKS (11.9.25)
Exploring the world of rocks! We examined different samples, noting their texture, color, composition and patterns. Then we recorded our observations and classified the rocks into groups based on their physical properties.
MUSIC: UKULELE TUITION (10.9.25)
We’re so excited to be learning the ukulele this year as part of our Wider Opportunities music lessons! In our first session, we found out how to hold the instrument and explored all its different parts
SCIENCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ROCKS (3.9.25)
As an introduction to our first science topic, ‘Rocks and Soils,’ we’ve been exploring and observing the properties of a range of different rocks. We examined their colours and textures and then began sorting and grouping them based on their appearance.
Our current focus text is:
Escape From Pompeii by Christina Balit.
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 destroyed Pompeii, but some people must have survived. Taking this historical event as a starting point, this story tells of Tranio, an actor's son, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, as they witness the destruction of their beloved city.
Here are some of the books we've read together as a class so far this year...
