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Birchwood Primary School

Oak 3 Autumn 2025-26

 
Welcome to Oak 3!
 
 
2025 - 2026
 
Mrs Bayliss/Mrs Bowker - Class Teachers
Mrs Sullivan, Mrs Oldham, Miss Gregory - Teaching Assistants

Autumn 2

Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age

Year 3 have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Stone Age, particularly finding out about Skara Brae! We have researched lots of information about the Stone Age settlement across different subjects, then displayed our learning in a non-chronological report, to teach others about this fascinating, pre-historic village! We hope you enjoy reading this small selection of work produced by the children!

Year 3 are enjoying their dodgeball lessons this half term. We have been learning the rules of the game, as well as practicing techniques for how to avoid being hit by the ball - dodging, ducking and jumping in different ways!

To introduce our topic, Year 3 took part in a Stone Age day, whizzing back through the Stone Age periods to practise some of the skills needed to survive.  We re-enacted being hunter-gatherers, learnt how they made tools using flints knapping and made small clay pots using pinch and thumb techniques similar to the time.

 
Autumn 1
 
Road Trip USA!

This half term, Year 3's DT project was to build their very own bridges! We learnt about different kinds of bridges (truss, beam, arch and suspension), after learning out San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. We then tested joining techniques and practised reinforcing materials to make them stronger. Before we began building our bridges, we designed them, labelling the materials we would use. Once our bridges were complete, we tested their practicality and strength by rolling a toy car across them. What fun we have had!

Year 3 have loved this half term's music focus. We have learnt and performed "I've been to Harlem", as well as using tuned and untuned instruments as an accompaniment.

In Art, we’ve been exploring the inspiring work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The children have been learning how to create tone and use shading techniques to give their drawings depth and form. They've practised sketching 3D shapes and have applied these skills to design their very own imaginative buildings, thinking carefully about structure, detail, and creativity.
It’s been fantastic to see their confidence grow as young designers!
We’ve had a wonderful time diving into storytelling! Recently, the children wrote their own imaginative stories and vivid descriptions inspired by Snow White in New York, bringing a unique twist to the classic tale. Now, we’re exploring After The Fall by Dan Santat — a thoughtful and creative continuation of Humpty Dumpty’s story. As we read, we’re focusing on his emotions and the challenges he faces after his dramatic fall, helping us build empathy and a deeper understanding of character development.
Team work makes the dream work! Year 3 were tasked to solve a problem using communication and team work in their Outdoor Adventures PE lesson. Can children get the hoop around a circle without breaking hands? All three groups came up with 3 unique ways.
Year 3 began their science learning for this half term by recapping the parts of a plant. We explored our outdoor environment, looking for different types of plants and trees and named the different parts. We found apple trees, pear trees, a holly bush, dandelions, and much more.
To support their learning about America, Year 3 used the huge world map to locate continents, the equator and hemispheres. We then used the atlases back in the classroom to support us when locating North America, South America and the United Kingdom on a world map.
To kick off our exciting new topic on the USA, the children were welcomed back with a fun-filled Hook Day! Paddington had been on a summer road trip across America but forgot which states he visited—so with the help of riddles and mystery objects, the children became state detectives to retrace his journey. We got creative making our own USA flags, learning fascinating facts about the stars and stripes along the way. The adventure didn’t stop there—we crawled through the scorching desert, surfed the waves in Hawaii, weaved between towering New York skyscrapers, and leapt over snapping alligators in Florida! It was a fun-filled, all-American day to spark curiosity and set the stage for our new learning journey.