Reminder - Year 3 Parents

All parents/carers with children in Year 3 should have received a letter home all about our upcoming trip to Colchester Zoo on Tuesday 8th July 2025.

All of the information that you need is on the letter, however if you have any questions please feel free to speak with your child's class teacher.

All forms must be returned to the class teacher by Friday 27th June, alternatively, you can do this online by following this link.

If you haven't made a voluntary contribution yet but wish to do so, please do this by tomorrow, as at present, we do not have enough funds for the trip to go ahead.

With thanks

Year 3 Team

Year 3 Library Visit

 

During this half term, the Year 3 children will have the opportunity to visit Harold Hill Library. We will be walking to and from the library in our class groups during the morning. Due to limited space within the library, we will be visiting one class at a time.

Ash Class - Tuesday 28th January 

Cedar Class -  Friday 31st January 

Cherry Class - Friday 7th February 

This will be an enhancement to our Reading curriculum, where the children will be immersed in stories, learn how the library system works and will be given a tour and talk from one of the local librarians.

During the visit, the children will be given a form to join the library, this should be filled in and returned to the library.

Year 3 Visit the Synagogue

 

Year 3 had a fabulous visit to the Synagogue this week, where we were warmly welcomed by the Jewish Community. 

Both mornings were fun and  informative. We began with the children being shown around the different parts of the Synagogue, including the prayer area, where they were able to see and hold, the Torah and Scrolls. They looked at Hebrew writing and discussed how it was different from their handwriting. The children asked some very thoughtful questions and were extremely respectful at all times. 

Every Synagogue has at least seven Torah Scrolls  - Theo

I learnt that the Ner Tamid light shines forever - Jace

The special scrolls were hidden behind the curtain - Roza

Year 3 Visit

 

As part of our school trips to enhance learning, Year 3 will be visiting a local Synagogue.

As the Synagogue cannot accommodate all 90 children at the same time, we will be visiting over two days.

The dates of the visits are:

Monday 16th December 2024 - Cherry class, half of Cedar Class

Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Ash Class, half of Cedar Class

If your child is in Cedar Class, your child will have a letter that states which day they will be attending.

We will be returning back to school between 11.30 -11.45 so the children will have their lunch in school as normal.

Please fill in the form here to give permission for your child to attend the visit the Synagogue.

Year 3 Cinema Trip

 

We are delighted to inform you that a trip has been booked for our Year 3 children. In celebration of the Into Film Festival, the children will be attending a private screening of 'Migration' at Vue Cinema in Romford. 

On Tuesday 12th November, all children should be in school by 8.45am as we will be leaving promptly from 9.15am. We will be travelling by bus and expect to arrive back at school between 12.45 - 1.15pm.

The children will eat lunch at school once we have returned from the cinema. In case we are back late that day, all children will eat a packed lunch (provided by school or home). All children are now eligible for a free school meal (including a packed lunch for a school trip). Should your child require a lunch provided by the school, please select this below so that we can process your order in time for your child’s trip. Alternatively, children can bring their own packed lunch in a carrier bag that is clearly labelled with their name and class.

Please fill out the form here.

Any questions please email us at year3@broadford.havering.sch.uk

Year 3 Colchester Zoo

 

On Wednesday, Year 3 had a wonderful day seeing all of the different animals at Colchester Zoo. 

First, the children had to decide within their groups which animals they would like to see and come up with the best route to take around the zoo. Then, we set off in our groups to find all of our favourite animals whilst learning lots of new and exciting facts along the way!

The children all got to have an up close and personal experience with the goats, and had the opportunity to feed and stroke them as they walked through the enclosure, this took resilience for some children, who had never experienced a large animal so close before. There was so much to do whilst at the zoo, including taking the zoo train into the lemur enclosure and feeding the parrots in the giant bird house! 

We finished the day with a lot of tired, but very happy children!

'I loved seeing the ferocious lion!' - Tesha

“ The goats were so soft to touch !”- Carter 

'I loved seeing the wolves because they were so close and we could see them eating!' - Max

Year 3 Visit to the Synagogue

 

As part of our school trips to enhance learning, Year 3 will be visiting a local Synagogue.

As the Synagogue cannot accommodate all 90 children at the same time, we will be visiting over two days.

The dates of the visits are:

Monday 11th December 2023 - Cherry class, half of Cedar Class

Tuesday 12th December 2023 - Ash Class, half of Cedar Class

If your child is in Cedar Class you will be informed of which day your child will be visiting the Synagogue.

We will be returning back to school between 11.30 -11.45 so the children will have their lunch in school as normal.

Please fill in the form to give permission for your child to attend the visit.

Year 3 Cinema Trip

 

On Wednesday 8th November, Year 3 will be visiting Vue Cinema to see a showing of Julia Donaldson's The Snail and the Whale and Stick Man.

All of the details can be found on the following link Cinema Trip

Year 3 Colchester Zoo Trip!

 

All parents/carers with children in Year 3 should have received a letter home all about our upcoming trip to Colchester Zoo on Friday 16th June 2023.

All of the information that you need is on the letter, however if you have any questions please feel free to speak with your child's class teacher.

All forms must be returned to the class teacher by the 6th June 2023, if you would prefer to do this online please follow this link.

With thanks

Year 3 Team

Year 4 - Roman Workshop Day Reminder - 29th September

 

Dear Parents,

Year 4 will be holding a Roman Experience Day on the 29th of September. 

On this day, the children will travel back in history to the Roman Time and will take part in lots of different, fun activities including a workshop! 

We are so excited to see Year 4 dressed up as the ever so powerful Romans! 

What to look forward to:

- Exploring what Roman's eat

- Making Roman coins

- Singing the Roman song!

- Finishing off our Mosaics

- Reading lots of interesting facts about Romans

- lots of Roman marching

Dress up: Your child doesn't have to be in a specific Roman costume, wearing red and white will do! 

Example of dress up: 

Year 3 Colchester Zoo Visit

 

If you have selected a school pack lunch for your child, when we visit Colchester Zoo, then please click here for the dietary requirement information. 

If there are any issues please call the school or email at year3@broadford.havering.sch.uk 

Ash Visit Harold Hill Library

Yesterday Year 4 took a trip down to Harold Hill Library. We met RJ (Rob) Thompson, who is the author of the series 'The Uncuddibles'. Rob read some stories to us, showed us how he illustrates all his books using his iPad, and prepared us for some brilliant activities.

Some children wrote their own book covers and blurbs, whilst others played an Uncuddibles-themed board game. Other children drew their own Uncuddibles super-bear!

Thank you Rob for the pleasure of meeting you and reading your captivating stories.

Year 3 visit Colchester Zoo!

Year 3 thoroughly enjoyed their final trip of the year to Colchester Zoo. They had planned their route around the zoo in their groups and decided which animals and experiences they would like to see.

After they had decided what they were going to see, they all set off in their groups. Some children and the opportunity to feed the elephants and giraffes, whilst others watched the penguin show!

“My favourite part was feeding the giraffes. I was quite scared at first but the giraffes were really friendly!” Fallon, Sequoia.

“I loved seeing the penguins and the sea lions. It was so cool when we walked through the tunnel and the sea lions swam around us!” Ethan, Sequoia.

Overall, Sequoia and Hazel had an amazing time and planned their day incredibly well. Great job, Year 3!

Year 3 Colchester Zoo Trip

This Thursday Year 3 are delighted to be going on their final school trip to Colchester Zoo. We ask that children wear school uniform (weather appropriate) however they can wear comfortable footwear like trainers. Please ensure your child has a packed lunch and plenty of water to drink on the day. Children are allowed to bring a maximum of £5 to spend in the gift shop. This must be contained in a named purse or wallet and children are responsible for their own money.

Natural History Museum - Year 3 Trip

Year 3 had a wonderful day at the Natural History museum last week! 

We started our day off by exploring the museum first. We were lucky enough to visit most areas of the museum; dinosaurs, creepy crawlies, mammals & birds and the human body. The children loved making links to their own learning and were particularly excited (some scared) about the life-size and very realistic T-Rex in the dinosaur area.

 

"I couldn't believe how much the T-Rex looked like a real dinosaur! It was scary!" - Adam, Hazel.

Year 3 were also amazed at the life-size model of a Blue Whale in the 'mammals' area. We enjoyed exploring the birds too where many children discovered birds they had never heard of or even seen!

 

"Is that really how big a Blue Whale is? That can't be true!" - Conner, Sequoia.

We ended our time at the museum by being shown an Earthquake and Volcano demonstration. Pupils were told how earthquakes and volcanoes can occur. Some children were lucky enough to be picked to test out different equipment that measures earthquakes and volcanoes! 

Year 3 had an amazing day exploring and discovering new facts! Let's hope they remember everything they have learned for our Volcano and Earthquake topic this term!

Year 3's Healthy Eating Workshop

This week, Year 3 were lucky enough to be visited by Warburtons to learn all about what healthy eating looks like. They first looked at what a healthy plate might look like, making sure that every meal is balanced with the right amount of proteins, carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables, dairy and fatty products.

The children were then lucky enough to make their own healthy sandwich! Before they could do anything they had to think about making sure the sandwich making environment was hygienic. They all washed their hands thoroughly and wore special nets to keep their hair away from the food. They, of course, found it absolutely hilarious when the teachers had to wear one too.


Once they had considered the importance of hygiene, the children could begin making their sandwiches using lots of different ingredients to fill them. It was very important for the children to try something new and they all did really well to include lots of healthy food!

'I put peppers in my sandwich even though I wasn't sure if I liked them. I'm looking forward to tasting them' - Charlie R, Sequoia.

'Buttering the bread was a bit tricky at first but when it got softer it was easy and I enjoyed it' - Megan, Sequoia.

'I loved choosing all the healthy food to put in my sandwich. I couldn't wait to eat it!' - Grace, Hazel.

'I liked wearing the hair nets because they made us look like real chefs' - Tyler, Hazel.


The Year 3s are now experts in making healthy food, with a certificate to prove it. I'm sure that they would love to help make their packed lunch, especially now that they are qualified to do so!

Year 3 - Wat Tyler Park

Please be advised that the Year 3 children are expected to come into school at the normal time of 8:30am on Monday 19th September before the trip to Wat Tyler Park.

Please ensure that children arrive to school no later than 8:50am in order for the coaches to leave promptly.

Thank you very much,

Year 3

Hazel Explores "Why London Is Such A Cool Place To Live"

Why is London Such a Cool Place To Live?

On Tuesday/ Wednesday Hazel and Sequoia class had the opportunity to explore the amazing landmarks that make London so iconically cool and well known around the world! 

However, prior to adventuring to London, students had to search directions on how to get there! Students used handy navigation mapping tools such as "Google Maps" and "City Mapper" to figure out which buses to take, which underground tube lines to get on, walking distances and proximity of time between each landmark. Students also practiced using navigation language such as: North, East, South, and West to describe directions in more detail. The 4 landmark categories that students trekked to were: Parks, Buildings, Bridges and Cathedrals.

Parks

Alisha, Ella, Micayla, Abbie, Emmanuel, Michael and Ethan explored Hyde Park, Primrose Hill, Green Park, Regent's Park and an additional park with Mr. Drakes and Ella's nan Sue.

"Walking through the parks reminded me of the importance and beauty of green space and nature." 
- Ella

"My favourite part was when we walked through Princess Diana Memorial Fountain because we got to roll up our trousers, take off our shoes and get our toes wet."
- Emmanuel

"I loved rolling down the hills!"
- Ethan B

Buildings

Lelethu, Ty, Ethan, Megan, Fitzroy, Tia and Alfie visited: The Shard, The Monument,
The Golden Hinde and Sky Garden with Miss Moran and Miss Gibbs.

"The Shard is a tall glass building that looks like it can touch the sky."
- Megan

"The Golden Hinde was impressive because it had a dragon and a deer on it."
- Storm

"Did you know that there is a huge garden on the top level of Sky Garden that overlooks all of London?"
- Fitzroy

Bridges

Ella, Elena, Jack, Bradley, Teni, Charlie and Archie visited: The Tower Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Millennium Bridge and the Hungerford Bridge with Miss Byrne and Miss Wright

"My favourite bridge was Tower Bridge because not only is it so well known all over the world, it is one of the most beautiful bridges ever! It has bright blue cords, the gates open when a large ship has to enter, and it is very tall!"
- Teni

"I loved going on the boat that raced across the Thames River because we got to see the bridges up close!"
- Charlie

"The Millennium Bridge was fun to jump on because it bounces!"
- Bradley

Cathedrals

Martin, Elina, Yemi, Katrina, William, Harley, Alin (Absent) navigated to: St Martin's In The Field Cathedral, Southwark Cathedral, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral with Miss Corrales and Miss Illot. 

"My favourite cathedral was St Martins In The Fields because it was close to the gallery, to the water fountains and my name is part of the Cathedral name. Also, I had so much fun on this trip because I helped direct the group by reminding which buses we had to take, where to get off, and even helped Ms. Corrales choose a different set of directions when one of the bus stop routes were out of service."
- Martin

"My most memorable cathedral was St. Martin's In The Fields because there was so much attractions to look at. Besides looking at the cathedral, the gallery, and the water fountains, all of us got to hold a colourful bird called a macaw and posed with a human statue!"
- Yemi

"I enjoyed looking at St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral because they are designed very beautifully. At lunch time when we were sitting on the grass across from Westminster, my group and I cartwheeled all over the place. It was great because Big Ben was right behind us."
- William