Marsden - Year 3: Gallery

Learning all about growing up!, by Miss Palacio

Date: 22nd Oct 2025 @ 1:59pm

In year 3 we worked with Karen from SCARF to find out all about how our bodies change as we grow.

Reading Together, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 28th Sep 2025 @ 10:44pm

We enjoyed reading poems with a friend and collecting our favourite words and phrases!

Celery Experiment!, by Miss Ward

Date: 19th Jun 2025 @ 1:01pm

We have been learning about the function of each part of a flower in Science. We conducted an experiment where we used celery and food colouring to observe how liquid is absorbed by the stem and travels up the plant. 

V.E Day, by Miss Ward

Date: 8th May 2025 @ 12:47pm

Today we celebrated Victory in Europe Day by wearing blue, white and red! 

Boudicca's Rebellion, by Miss Ward

Date: 8th May 2025 @ 12:46pm

In History, we have been learning about The Romans. Today we learnt about Boudicca and her rebellion. We acted out the battle and the Romans defeat over Boudicca's Celtic tribe. 

World Book Day in Marsden Class, by Miss Ward

Date: 6th Mar 2025 @ 3:38pm

We've had a fabulous day celebrating World Book Day in Marsden class! We did some quizzes relating to books and authors and we wrote our own character descriptions. 

A rockin' experiment!, by Miss Ward

Date: 19th Jan 2025 @ 2:00pm

In Science, Marsden class have been learning all about rocks! We conducted an experiment into the properties of rocks, where we tested:

  • How hard the rocks are
  • Whether they absorbed water
  • Whether they fizzed when coming into contact with an acidic substance 
  • We also observed them closely 

We then considered what the results meant, in relation to whether the rocks were Sedimentary, Metamorphic or Igneous. 

 

Marsden Class - History Visitor, by Miss Ward

Date: 28th Nov 2024 @ 1:00pm

Marsden Class have been learning all about World War II in History. We had a special visitor called Clinton from 'Preston Black History Group' come and talk to us all about The Battle of Bamber Bridge. We were fascinated and asked Clinton lots of insightful questions! 

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Presenting our written work!, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 25th Nov 2024 @ 10:38pm

We presented our fables to Haydock Class! They loved hearing our new versions of 'The Hare and the Tortoise.'

Marsden Class Computing, by Miss Ward

Date: 16th Oct 2024 @ 11:38am

We've been learning about spreadsheets in Computing today!

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Marsden's Coin Cleaning Experiment, by Miss Ward

Date: 15th Oct 2024 @ 4:21pm

Today, the children investigated which substance would help clean dirty coins. They tested the PH of each substance beforehand, to see if there was a link between 'acids' and 'alkalines' and how efficient they were at cleaning the coins! 

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First singing lesson in Year 3!, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 29th Sep 2024 @ 2:19pm

We are excited to be having weekly singing and music lessons with Miss Bradley!

Solar Ovens, by Ms Patel

Date: 24th Sep 2024 @ 9:28am

In Science, the children worked in groups to create solar ovens.

Our Reading Corner, by Ms Patel

Date: 24th Sep 2024 @ 9:23am

Poetry in Marsden!, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 8th Sep 2024 @ 8:41pm

We have been reading and discussing a range of poems in the sunshine! We collected our favourite words and phrases and explained our choices to each other. 

Playscripts, by Ms Patel

Date: 8th May 2024 @ 7:04am

We wrote our own playscripts for a film clip, then performed them in groups. We peer assessed our performances and tried hard to improve using the advice given. 

World Book Day- Marsden Class, by Mrs Murrell

Date: 19th Mar 2024 @ 8:54pm

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Learning about teeth, by Ms Patel

Date: 9th Jan 2024 @ 2:30pm

As part of their topic on ' teeth and digestion' the children learnt about the different types of teeth and how each type has a different function. 

Sharing writing with the class, by Ms Patel

Date: 21st Nov 2023 @ 9:43am

The children in Marsden class shared their folk tale with another class.

Designing and creating torches, by Ms Patel

Date: 21st Nov 2023 @ 9:21am

In D.T, the children designed and created torches that could be used in forest school. They used previous learning from science to help create a successful product.

Circuits, by Ms Patel

Date: 21st Nov 2023 @ 9:18am

In science, the children worked in groups to create circuits

School Council Applications, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 24th Sep 2023 @ 9:00pm

We are really proud of these children for putting themselves forward to represent Marsden Class on our school council. Results of the vote will be announced soon!

 

Roald Dahl Day!, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 17th Sep 2023 @ 7:21pm

To celebrate Roald Dahl Day on the 13th September, we created posters linked to our class novel 'The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me'.

Poetry Performances!, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 13th Sep 2023 @ 10:41pm

We worked in groups to plan and then perform The Owl and the Pussycat, trying our best to use intonation, volume and actions. We completed verbal peer assessment of our performances and then worked hard to improve them.

Paired reading in the sunshine, by Mrs Hackett

Date: 11th Sep 2023 @ 9:07pm

We enjoyed reading a selection of poems together and selecting our favourite words and phrases.