Monthly Archives: January 2019

Learning about the Liturgical Year in Year 3

Learning about the Liturgical Year in Year 3

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From the 23rd of January to the 28th, we have been learning all about the liturgical year in Year 3.  Take a look at our work:

We had great fun playing our liturgical year card game and it helped us to remember how Jesus’ life is celebrated in the different seasons, as well as the liturgical colours symbolising each one.

    

We then could show and explain the major seasons and feasts of the liturgical year with strong recall and give reasons for the actions and symbols used:

           

Ancient Greek Myths and Drama in Year 3

Ancient Greek Myths and Drama in Year 3

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Last week we were ready to investigate the features of ancient Greek myths after sharing more than ten different ones.  Here is what we found out:   We then worked on character descriptions in order to create our own myth heroes/heroines:     We used a myth map to plan our own myth stories:  …… Continue Reading

Investigating Right angles in Year 3

Investigating Right angles in Year 3

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Yesterday, we took part in a really challenging investigation into right angles in Year 3 to test our knowledge and skills.  We started off with 2 straws and were asked to make one right angle, then could we make two, then could we make 3 right angles with 2 straws (mmm…), then four…  We looked…… Continue Reading

Revised Admissions Policy for September 2020

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Consultation on Admission Arrangements for St. Columba’s RC Primary School 2020 – 2021 Our Governing Body, in conjunction with the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, are currently reviewing the admissions policy for all Roman Catholic primary schools for admission into Reception class for September 2020. Where changes to admission arrangements are intended, all schools are…… Continue Reading