January 2012
Dear Parents,
If it’s not too late, Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the Christmas holidays. And many thanks for all the cards and presents I received – they were much appreciated.
The Autumn term was long and busy and, while this term is a couple of weeks shorter, there is still plenty to keep us occupied!
Topics
The first topic this term is entitled ‘Power to the People’ and is about electricity, what it is, how it is generated and used, and its effects on our everyday life. We will study the different ways electricity can be produced, how to treat if safely and what it is used for in today’s society. At a more detailed level, we will look at insulators and conductors and create our own circuits and switches. On Tuesday, 31st January we will spend the day at Beaufort Court in King’s Langley and give the children some hands-on experience of their range of renewable energy devices (www.beaufortcourt.com).
Our history topic in the second half-term is entitled ‘Palms, Pyramids and Papyrus’. Egypt is the focus and, as much of the study will be focused on the Ancient Egyptians, we have arranged a visit to the British Museum to see their impressive collection of artefacts. The trip to London is always an exciting adventure for the children and this year it will take place on Thursday, 15th March. Parents are welcome to accompany their own child on the trip, although you will need to bear the cost of the train fare for any adults yourself.
PE
Swimming lessons start again this Monday, 9th January and continues until our last session on 19th March. Our other PE focus for the first half-term is gymnastics. Although we practise in bare feet could you please make sure your child has plimsolls or trainers in school.
And finally...
There will be a parents’ consultation evening shortly after half-term when we can assess your child’s progress at the mid-point of Year 3. In the meantime, if you have any concerns, questions or queries about what this year holds in store for them then please feel free to call into class any evening after school.
With thanks,
Mr. Kilshaw
(Class 3)
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