The Nature Clubbers have discussed what we can do to improve habitats within the school grounds and all agree that an insect hotel would be possible, useful and practical. Today we moved onto thinking about the materials and the site, whilst not forgetting which insects we would most like to see.

To support our in class learning of addition and subtraction, we would like the children to practice some questions to solidify their in class learning. Homework has been sent home with your child on the 16th October. We would like it to be handed back to their teacher by the 22nd October.  The children have learnt this method using whiteboards. Children will need a pencil and paper to help with their working out. The steps below are the steps they have been taught in the classroom. 1. Lay your question out as shown. 2. Represent the 3 digit number in your place value chart using counters or dienes. In this example we have represented 347 in dienes.  3. Add the one digit number to the place value chart. In our example we have added 8 ones into the ones column. 4. We have learnt that you cannot have more than 9 counters on one column so we need to exchange. Circle 10 ones in the ones column. These will be exchanged for 1 ten into the tens column.  5. Rub out or cross out t...

 This morning, we had a visitor from the Essex Fire/ Police Service education team to speak to us about safety around Halloween and Bonfire Night. They left us the following leaflet with their top tips for you to browse and have asked the children to pass on what they have learnt so that the season runs smoothly. 

 Today in Nature Club we have been learning about habitats, what they are and how to identify them. We have also discussed biomes. In the Eco-Garden area we have identified habitats and discussed how we can improve the biodiversity of them. There have been some great suggestions and I'll have a look and see which ones might be appropriate in the Eco-Garden area. Mr Hopegood

 This week my band of nature investigators evaluated the bird feeders from last week. Our intentions were: to see if they were still in place and if not to understand why to see if they had been part of the feeding cycle of a group of animals ( we thought birds, small mammals and insects most likely ) to re-site fallen feeders Our observations were: most of the feeders were there roughly a third were on the ground all with signs of animal feeding about half were still hanging, not all showed obvious signs of feeding there were a few strings from the missing feeders evident but none of the lolly stick perches Our conclusions were: the feeders on the ground had helped to feed insects (entering around the lolly stick holes and bruises), rodents (there were some definite nibble marks) but we couldn't be sure if any ground feeding birds had made use of them some of the hanging feeders had peck marks but not many, we didn't think the birds needed them yet some of the missing ones wer...

This year has been a blast!  Thank you to all the children for their work and for smiling day in and out.  Thank you to parents and carers for your continued support as the year has gone on! Thank you all for your generosity with end of year gifts- all are very much appreciated! Have a an amazing summer and good luck for Year Four!

So  the curtain falls on this unforgettable football tournament, marked by passion, determination, and moments that will be talked about for years to come. The final was nothing short of incredible — a true clash of titans that had fans on the edge of their seats from the first whistle to the last. With breathtaking goals, heroic saves, and drama until the very end, it was the perfect highlight of all the weeks of fierce competition. As the champions collected their medals and have an amazing memory to cherish forever.

The semi-finals delivered with thrilling goals, last-minute twists, and unforgettable performances that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Each team fought with heart and grit, but only the most resilient emerged victorious, booking their place in the final. Now, the stage is set for an epic showdown, where every pass, tackle, and shot could make history. With everything on the line, the final promises to be a spectacle of passion, pressure, and pure football magic.

In Year 3, we will be sending books home next Wednesday (16.07.25). Please can you ensure that you child brings in a bag to put in their locker ready for this, so that they have something to put their books in for home time.  Thank you for continued support.  Year 3 Team 

The Round of 16 delivered a gripping series of matches, filled with drama, late goals, and emotional twists. Underdogs rose to the occasion, pushing tournament favourites to their limits and even pulling off shocking upsets. Individual brilliance shone through, but it was teamwork, resilience, and composure under pressure that truly defined this stage. With passionate crowds and nail-biting finishes, the Round of 16 proved to be a thrilling chapter in the tournament, setting up an even more exciting quarter-final lineup.