CNY

Abacus!

Y3K have been getting excited about Maths playing their Abacus games! 

Don't forget to complete your assigned Abacus Homework each week:

https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0 

School code: xrxa

Recounts

We have been writing the recounts of our residential trip to Siam Ocean World. We peer assessed each others work using green pen to make corrections and gave our partner feedback on their writing.

Homework

Year 3 Homework
Set:  Monday 23rd January 2017 Due: Monday 30th January 2017
Maths:	Abacus Homework. Please email if you need login details.
Times tables:	8 x tables Learn them so you can say them without stopping: 1x8=8, 2x8=16, 3x8=24, 4x8=32... Be able to answer questions out of order : what is 5x8, what is 2x8, what is 8x8?
Reading:	To read at home and complete at least 3 activities in your reading diary. We will keep children in at lunch time who have not completed three reading activities by Friday morning.
English Grammar	To complete English sheet

Testing Materials

Our Unit of Inquiry is How the World Works.

Today we were testing properties of  materials. We will use this information to help us know what materials to use when designing our own structures. 

Day 1 of our Residential

Arriving at Dinosaur Planet

Lunch at Dinosaur Planet

Digging for fossils!

Arriving at Ocean World

Glass bottom boat trip

Dinner with the sharks including the children's favourite Georgie

Arts and crafts activity

Getting ready for bed

Bed time!

Residential Trip Update

CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE PLEASE SEE BELOW

Wednesday 11th  January 2017

Dear Parents,

We are very excited for our first residential trip to Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World! Please find below our schedule for the two days and a list of things the children are advised to bring and things they must leave at home.

The children are welcome to bring spending money for our trip to buy souvenirs and toys if they wish. We would recommend a maximum of 500 baht. We would also like to remind you that anything the children bring to the trip they are responsible for so please pack wisely. The children will also have to carry their own bags so please ensure their bags aren’t too heavy.

Schedule
Thursday January 12th, 2017	Friday January 13th, 2017
07.30 Meet at Ascot International School 08.15 Leave Ascot for Dinosaur Planet 09.45 Arrive at Dinosaur Planet and have snack 10.00  Explore Dinosaur Planet 11.30 Lunch at Dinosaur Planet 12.30 Continue exploring Dinosaur Planet 15.30 Leave Dinosaur Planet for Ocean World. 17.00 hrs. Group arrives at SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World Welcome and General Briefing by Group Conductor (Health & Safety Briefing included) 17.15 hrs. Group Photo session 17.30 – 19.00 hrs. Aquarium Tour (except Touch Pool) Behind the scenes tour Glass Bottom Boat (No Feeding) 4D Cinema 19.00 -20.00 hrs. Dinner at Ocean Theater 20.00 hrs. Meet the animals at the Touch Pool 20.30 – 21.30 hrs. Handicraft Activities (Colour Painting) 21.30 - 21.45 hrs. Supper Drink (Milk/Soy Milk or Juice) 22.00 hrs. *** Bed Time ***	06.00 hrs. Rise and Pack up 07.00 hrs. Breakfast 07.45 hrs. Certificate & Photo Presentation 08.00 hrs. Depart from Aquarium 09.00 hrs. Arrive at Ascot International 09.30 hrs. Depart from Ascot International 10:30 hrs Arrive at Fashion Island and play in arcade 12:00 hrs Pizza for lunch 13.30 hrs. Leave Fashion Island for Ascot. 14.00 hrs Arrive at Ascot International School.

Things to bring

Things to leave at home

1. Pyjamas and slippers or comfortable footwear 2. Toiletries e.g. toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, wash cloth. 3. Pillow/extra blankets (optional as bedding will be provided) 4. Personal necessities and medication e.g. prescription glasses, inhaler. 5. Camera (optional) 6. Hat, sunglasses and suntan lotion 7. Waterproof coat / jacket 8. Change of clothes for the next day 9. A book to read in the evening (optional) 10. Teddy bear (optional)

Mobile phones Ipads, Ipods, or tablets Electronic games Expensive toys or accessories