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Unit 3

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  • 16/06/23

    Waste Management Workshop

    Yesterday, Unit 3 enjoyed their visit from Alex Mack at 'Resource Futures'. Alex is an Education Team Leader and spoke to the children about composting, renewable energy, and small changes we can make to our lives to support the environment around us. Children enjoyed investigating...
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  • 05/05/23

    Year 4 Residential

    This week, some of our Year 4 pupils attended our residential to Dewerstone. They enjoyed many different activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, and orienteering. The children were expected to work in teams and overcome these challenges together. They showed brilliant team work and respect for...
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  • 05/05/23

    Unit 3 Summer 1 Newsletter

    Newsletter and Knowledge Organisers
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  • 29/03/23

    Unit 3 Zoo Trip

    Unit 3 greatly enjoyed their trip to Paignton Zoo. This trip linked to their learning in science about animals and their habitats. Before the trip, the children were tasked with choosing an animal and researching their ideal habitat. At the zoo, the children found their animal and looked closely to...
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  • 14/03/23

    Unit 3 Design Technology

    This week, the children in Unit 3 have enjoyed cooking and tasting their Chinese inspired healthy dishes as part of our Design Technology curriculum. They have worked hard on the design in the weeks leading up to this, thinking carefully about making their dish healthy and appealing, and ensuring th...
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  • 07/03/23

    Unit 3 Spring 2 Newsletter

    Home Learning and Supporting the Curriculum at home We have attached a selection of Knowledge Organisers for you to use to support your child’s learning at home. These set out clearly what we expect children to learn and remember in that subject. Please use these at home as conversation sta...
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  • 12/01/23

    Unit 3 Spring 1 Newsletter

    Unit 3 (Years 3 & 4) Newsletter, Spring 1 2023
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  • 12/01/23

    Unit 3 Bikeability

    This week, some of the Unit 3 children took part in Bikeability. They were taught how to perform basic safety checks on their bikes, helmets, and their clothing. They learnt how to safely take one hand off the handlebars to prepare them for signalling their direction, and how to maintain control of...
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  • 15/11/22

    Unit 3 Autumn 2 Newsletter

    PE—Dance Sparrows: Tuesday PM Starlings: Wednesday PM Swifts: Wednesday PM Please ensure your child wears a full PE kit on their PE day: · White t-shirt/polo top. · Navy or black shorts or tracksuit bottoms/leggings (or similar). · Schoo...
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  • 20/10/22

    Unit 3 Geography Fieldwork

    Unit 3 have been enjoying completing fieldwork as part of their geography short enquiry over the past two weeks. On Tuesday, each class walked to local woodland, Scadson woods, where the children investigated their own enquiry question, such as ‘Which insects live in Scadson woods...
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  • 16/09/22

    Unit 3 Autumn 1 Newsletter

    PE Swimming—flotation aids will be provided by school Sparrows and Starlings: Wednesday Swifts: Tuesday Please ensure your child brings in a full swimming kit: Swimming costume/ swimming trunks and jelly shoes/flip flops Clean, dry towel and swimming hat if your child has hai...
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  • 07/07/22

    'What is Roman art?'

    In Unit 3, we have enjoyed a Long Enquiry entitled ‘What is Roman art?’ as part of our Art Curriculum. The children have learnt some vital skills including colour mixing, printing, layering of different materials, and collage. To facilitate this learning, the children were inspired by Ro...
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Old Paignton Road
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