Welcome to Oak 3!
2025 – 2026
Mrs Bayliss/Mrs Bowker - Class Teachers Mrs Sullivan, Mrs Oldham - Teaching Assistants
Summer 2
Take One Author : Roald Dahl
What a fantastic sports day! Well done Year 3!
Oak Class had an amazing time during their visit to Cadbury World! Throughout the day, the children explored the fascinating journey of chocolate, discovering how cocoa beans are carefully transformed into the sweet treats we know and love. They enjoyed getting up close to real cacao pods, smelling cocoa beans, and learning all about the different stages of chocolate production.
The visit was packed with exciting interactive experiences. The children loved the opportunity to practise their chocolate-writing skills by creating their names in melted chocolate and were captivated by the live demonstrations from expert chocolatiers, who showcased their impressive chocolate-making talents.
A real favourite was the exciting 4D Chocolate Adventure, where Oak Class joined Freddo on a thrilling journey brought to life with fantastic special effects. The children also had great fun on the Cadbury Chocolate Quest ride, collecting ingredients to help create the ultimate chocolate bar.
To finish the day, everyone enjoyed spending time together in the outdoor play area, making the most of the opportunity to play and unwind with friends. It was a wonderful trip filled with discovery, fun, laughter and plenty of chocolate-themed excitement that Oak Class will remember for a long time.
Year 3 had a brilliant geography lesson yesterday, exploring where the cocoa beans used to make chocolate come from. The children were fascinated to discover that many cocoa beans are grown in countries such as the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon. Using an atlas alongside our world map, we located these countries and talked about their place in the world. It was a wonderful way to build map skills while learning about the journey from bean to bar.
Summer 1
Ancient Greece
Year 3 recently celebrated the end of their Ancient Greece topic by designing and creating pneumatic moving toy monsters inspired by their favourite mythical characters. The children used their creativity and DT skills to bring these legendary creatures to life. To finish the project, they proudly shared their creations with the children in Juniper class, giving them a glimpse into the exciting and engaging learning experiences that take place in Year 3.
Well done Year 3 on your sponsored walk/run today! You all tried your very best and we're proud of you!
Oak 3 have been writing stories in French.
In Science, Year 3 pupils explored how light reflects off different materials. Using torches and a data logger, they measured light levels in lumens to compare how reflective each surface was.
The children made predictions, carried out fair tests, and recorded their results, showing great enthusiasm and curiosity throughout the lesson.
As part of our Maths learning, Oak 3 were making estimations using minutes and seconds to predict how long it would take to complete different activities. Their partner timed them on a digital stopwatch before recording their actual times.
Year 3 put their knowledge of light and dark to the test, proving that without light our eyes cannot see. Using light boxes, we investigated whether it was possible to see objects in complete darkness. As expected, no one could see what was inside the box until we allowed a small amount of light in. This helped us understand that light is essential for vision.
After watching some of Michael Rosen’s top tips for performing, Oak 3 performed their poems using emphasis, expressions, gestures and sound effects, to bring their Theseus and the Minotaur Haikus to life.
In groups, we researched information about the Hindu Trimurti and Tridevi and created a poster to document our learning in RE. We then shared our learning of the Gods and Goddesses with the other groups.
BASE Club is well underway for Summer term with some Year 3 & 4 children opting for Pet Care and Crafts Club. Over the course of this term, the children adopt a pet and learn how to care for it before taking it to its forever home.
This week children learned how to care for their injured and poorly pet by getting into role as a veterinarian.
This morning, Year 3 returned to school full of excitement as they began their new topic on Ancient Greece. To launch their learning, the children took part in a special video call with Isobel, an Oxford University master’s student studying Ancient Greek. Isabel brought the topic to life by sharing the fascinating Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The children listened carefully as the story unfolded, exploring the bravery of Theseus and the mystery of the labyrinth.
Inspired by the myth, the pupils were then challenged to create their own artwork to represent the story and showcase their understanding. These fantastic pieces will be shared with the Classics Association, giving the children a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their learning beyond the classroom.
