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Year 3 have loved taking part in their Wild Tribe sessions this term! We have developed a wide variety of skills such as listening, building a fire, appreciating the outside world and taking time to be still and notice what is around us. A huge thank you to Mrs Roberts for planning and leading this wonderful opportunity…The soggy feet were absolutely worth it!

Year 3 had an amazing time on their recent visit to Severn Valley Country Park in Shropshire! The children spent the day immersed in nature, taking part in an exciting mini beast hunt where they discovered all sorts of fascinating insects and creatures in their natural habitats. They also enjoyed a fun-filled scavenger hunt, working together to find clues and natural items hidden throughout the park. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to learn about local wildlif

Year 3 went on a local walk around our school to support their learning in Geography. The children explored the area, observing and discussing the different human and physical features around them. It was a great way to connect what they’ve been learning in class to the world around them, while also helping them develop an awareness of their local environment.

Our Year 3 class had a fantastic experience during their visit from the Science Dome. For an hour, the children were immersed in an exciting, interactive session all about light and sound. As soon as they stepped inside the inflatable dome, the darkened space and curved screen created a sense of wonder and excitement. The presenter was knowledgeable, engaging and brilliant at explaining tricky ideas in a way the children could easily understand. He demonstrated how light trav

All children across school took part in anti-bullying week and we kicked-started the week with everyone wearing Odd Socks to show how we are all individual and unique! This years theme was 'Power For Good' which was introduced in assembly to all children on 'Odd Socks Day'. The children were fantastic at recognising how 'power' could mean lots of different things and we discussed in assembly how the theme for the week was using our power for good, to prevent bullying. Each cl

Year 3 had an amazing time taking part in Animation Day! The children began by planning their own underwater adventures, imagining colourful sea creatures and exciting ocean scenes. They then used a variety of craft materials to design and build their vibrant underwater backgrounds. Each child carefully moulded their own clay character, ready to bring to life on screen. Using animation software, they learned how to create a stop-motion film, capturing their characters’ underw

In Year 3, the children worked in small groups to carry out a child-led scientific investigation about light reflection. They were...

Edward the Elder Primary School aims to be a Nut-Free school. The school aims to protect children who have allergies to nuts while also...

Year 3 and Year 4 enjoyed a thoughtful and enriching visit to the local Gurdwara as part of our learning about Sikhism. The children were warmly welcomed by the community and had the opportunity to explore the prayer hall and listen to music. One of our talented Year 3s played for us too! We were also invited to experience the langar, a shared meal that reflects the Sikh values of equality and service. The visit was a meaningful way to deepen our understanding of different fa

The Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 5th July 2025 in England and Wales. Children can sign up at their local...

Year 3 took part in a Greek workshop run by Steve from Humph's Histories. What a fabulous day! The children started by creating a human...

Year 3's final week in Autumn term has been so festive! They have been learning about 'A Christmas Carol' and decided that the true...

Year 3 had so much fun at their 'Hot Chocolate and Board Games' event! They wowed all of their adults with their amazing performance of...

WOW! Full bellies, happy faces and (almost) no sprouts left over! Year 3 loved their Christmas Lunch with so many memories made.

Year 3 have only just started their mastery journey in Maths, but they have emersed themselves completely into it! Such amazing attitudes...

Year 3 loved their animation day where they got to mind map ideas, create backgrounds, create the models and then animate them using...

Year 3 worked so hard during Olympic Week. Their country was Africa and they researched marathon runner Alexander Munyao! Our very own...

Year 3 LOVED their visit to Wild! Zoological Park. They fed birds, saw emus and wallabies and watched the largest bird show in the UK!...

Year 3 had a wonderful time completing their dance workshop linking to their topic 'Picture our Planet'. They learnt two traditional...