P3 August 2025

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Primary 3 Class Connection August 2025
Welcome to our Primary 3 class connection for August to October. We’ve had a busy few days so far in P3 and wanted to share what we’ve been learning and what to look forward to.
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Trip to Edinburgh Castle

P3 enjoyed a great day out at Edinburgh Castle. We took part in a ‘Discover Castle Life’ Tour and learned about some of the people who used to live there.

A group of children sitting together on a cobblestone area, smiling and waving, with backpacks and bags around them, and a historic structure in the background under a blue sky.
A group of children wearing winter coats gather around a woman in a teal jacket, as one child with headphones and a crown smiles. They are in front of brightly colored informational banners about site safety and construction.
A teacher presenting to a group of attentive children in a historic setting, with a fireplace in the background. The teacher holds an illustrated poster, while the children sit on the floor, engaged in the lesson.
Children wearing yellow cloaks with a lion emblem, gathered around an adult helping them, inside a historic room with a fireplace and flower decorations.
A group of children sitting on the floor attentively listening to a guide in a blue jacket, with historical artifacts displayed in the background, including armor and helmets.
A group of young children sitting on the floor, attentively listening to an adult in a blue jacket presenting in a historic venue, with adults and other children in the background.
A group of children gathered around a fireplace, with one girl pointing at a decorative crest above it. An adult is looking up, while others are attentively listening.
A group of children sitting together on the floor, some wearing colorful costumes and hats, with backpacks and excited expressions.
A group of children sitting on the floor inside a historical building, surrounded by medieval armor and swords, dressed in warm clothing.
A collage of colorful student artwork featuring various landscapes and buildings, showcasing creative interpretations of different scenes.

P3A have been exploring media to create images of Edinburgh Castle.

A student in a purple shirt painting at a desk with multiple art supplies, including watercolors and a water bottle, while working on a landscape drawing.
A young child with long hair tied in a ponytail is creating artwork at a classroom table, using colored pencils on a piece of paper. Various art supplies, including watercolors and plush toys, are visible on the table.
A child is painting with watercolors at a table, focusing on a green landscape. Various colored pastels and a glass of water are visible on the table.
A classroom scene with several children engaged in a painting activity at their desks. Some children are painting while others are drawing, with various art supplies visible on the tables.
Two children engaged in an art activity, painting on paper at a table. One child uses a brush, while the other holds a pencil. Art supplies are visible, including water jars and colored pencils. The classroom setting is bright and organized.
A child painting with watercolors at a table, with a palette of colors and a jar of water nearby.
Two children painting with watercolors at a table, surrounded by art supplies including a palette, jars of pink liquid, and colored pencils. One child is wearing a purple sweater while the other is wearing a black sweater.

  • P3 and P2’s Winter Performance 2025

    We had a fun and busy term before the |holidays. Classes created items for the Winter Fair and work very hard for the Winter Performance. Please use the QR code to watch it and there are a few pictures below.

    A QR code for accessing the Winter Performance video.
    A large group of children sitting in an assembly hall, wearing purple uniforms, some on a stage and others in front. There are adults in the foreground speaking to the children.
    A large group of children sitting in a school auditorium wearing purple uniforms, some on a stage with a female presenter addressing them.
    A group of children performing on stage during a school play, dressed in various costumes, with a colorful backdrop and audience seated in front.
    A group of children dressed in various costumes performing on stage during a school event. The backdrop features a nighttime scene, and the audience is watching from their seats.
    Children performing on stage in costumes, with a diverse audience watching. The scene shows a festive atmosphere in a school setting.
    A group of children dressed in various costumes, including historical and festive attire, walking in a hallway decorated with tinsel.
    A group of children dressed in traditional costumes walking in a hallway, with festive decorations on the walls.
    A group of children dressed in festive costumes, including angels and shepherds, walking down a hallway decorated with tinsel.
    A group of children in animal costumes, resembling sheep and cows, walking in a hallway with festive decorations. An adult leader guides them as they participate in a festive activity.
    A group of children dressed in gold star costumes walking in a hallway, with a teacher guiding them. In the background, other children can be seen seated.
    A group of children dressed in costumes, walking down a hallway decorated with garlands. Some children are wearing sashes and one is wearing a gold hat.
    A group of children in festive clothing, including traditional outfits and vests, happily walking down a hallway decorated for a celebration.
    A group of children in traditional costumes walking in a hallway, with an adult leading them.
    A group of children dressed in costumes, some resembling traditional historical attire, walking through a hallway with a teacher in the background.
    A group of children dressed in colorful shirts walking down a hallway, accompanied by an adult.
    A group of children wearing colorful tie-dye T-shirts walks in a hallway, accompanied by an adult. The setting appears to be a school or community center.
    A school performance with a large group of children dressed in colorful costumes on stage, while an audience sits in front, watching attentively.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.

  • December in P3A

    A group of children smiling together for a photo in a classroom decorated for Christmas, with a small Christmas tree in the background.

    It has been a busy end of the term filled with Christmas crafts and preparing for our Winter Performance.

    A group of children in a classroom displaying colorful Christmas stockings they made for crafts, with a small Christmas tree in the background.
    A group of children dressed in costumes for a Winter Performance, sitting on the floor in a classroom. The costumes include traditional attire and some playful outfits, with festive decorations visible in the background.
    A group of children sitting at a table decorated for a winter performance, enjoying a festive meal with food on their plates. Some children are wearing Christmas hats and holiday-themed clothing.
    A group of children sitting around a table, enjoying a festive meal together. They are smiling and holding utensils, with plates of food in front of them and juice boxes on the table.
    Children sitting at a table during a holiday event, enjoying snacks and drinks, with festive decorations like green napkins.
    Two children sitting at a table smiling, one wearing a pink sweater with reindeer and the other wearing a navy shirt. They are holding food and drinks, with a tray of snacks visible in front of them.
    A child is crafting a Christmas card, using green and red materials, scissors, and a blue pen.
    A child in a blue sweater is crafting a Christmas card with a green tree design on a red background, using colorful buttons and a pencil, while seated at a table.
    Children engaged in an art class, creating tree-themed crafts with drawings and paint on paper at a classroom table.
    A student is creating a seasonal tree calendar craft at a classroom table, using paint and markers to illustrate the four seasons.
    Students engaged in Christmas crafts, painting colorful trees at tables in a classroom.
    Children engaged in art activity, coloring seasonal tree drawings with markers and paint on a table.
    Two children coloring drawings of trees representing different seasons, with art supplies on the table.
    Children engaged in a craft activity, painting seasonal trees with colored markers and paints, in a classroom setting.
    A child focused on creating a spring-themed craft with a tree illustration, surrounded by art supplies including paint and brushes.
    Two children working on tree-themed art projects using markers and paint, with a tray of paint in the foreground.
    A child in a purple sweater is painting trees representing different seasons on a sheet of paper at a table with art supplies.

    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.

  • Read, Write, Count

    Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Read Write Count on Friday.

    A group of children and adults engage in a reading activity at a table covered with books and educational materials.
    A classroom scene with children and adults engaged in activities, some sitting at tables with notebooks and water bottles. Educational posters and drawings are visible on the walls.
    A woman and a young girl sitting at a table engaged in an educational activity. The girl is drawing or writing while the woman observes and supports her.
    A man and a young girl are sitting at a table, engaged in writing activities. The girl, wearing a purple sweater, is focused on her notebook while the man leans in to assist her. There are educational posters on the wall and a container with colorful markers nearby.
    A woman assisting a child with writing at a table, surrounded by school supplies and educational materials in a classroom setting.
    A child in a purple school uniform writes in a notebook while being guided by an adult in a red jacket, both seated at a table in a classroom with educational materials.
    A teacher observing a young girl writing in a notebook during a classroom activity, with other students and educational materials visible in the background.
    An adult assisting a child with writing at a classroom table, with other children visible in the background.
    A child wearing a white shirt is writing in a notebook while an adult watches thoughtfully, seated beside her. Colorful school supplies are visible on the table.
    A child in a purple sweater and an adult work together at a table, reviewing a notebook with written notes and colored drawings, surrounded by art supplies.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.

  • Measurement

    We have been learning to measure using centimetres, metres and grams.

    Two children are measuring with a ruler on the floor, one is laughing while the other looks on. A sheet of paper is visible nearby.
    Two children measuring an item using a ruler in a classroom with storage drawers labeled with various subjects.
    A child in a purple jacket is playfully leaning over a table in a classroom, with a measuring ruler laid out on the floor.
    Two children measuring a ruler against a wall in a classroom setting, with educational materials visible in the background.
    A child measuring with a ruler while looking at a poster on proper sitting posture in a classroom.
    A child using a laptop and a ruler to measure something on a table, with various educational materials and a container in the background.
    A child measuring the height of a blue container while lying on the floor.
    A child wearing a purple sweater is examining a book titled 'The Wild Girl' on a wooden table, with a transparent container and a green box nearby.
    Students engaging in a hands-on measurement activity, observing as one child uses a scale to weigh items while others watch attentively.
    A group of children sitting in a classroom, observing one of their peers using a weighing scale to measure objects.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.

  • Children in Need

    A group of children holding up colorful drawings they made, featuring cartoon characters, while standing in a classroom decorated with educational materials.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.

  • P3 Block 2 Class Connection

    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.

  • P3 Loved the museum

    P3 Had a fun day out to the museum in the last week of term. We enjoyed an Ancient Egyptian workshop where we found out about the lives of Ancient Egyptians.

    Inside a bus with rows of seats filled with children wearing purple shirts, some looking out the window while others are engaged in conversation.
    A group of children exploring an exhibition in a museum, surrounded by glass display cases containing artifacts and informational panels.
    Two children observing a digital display featuring a colorful parade scene in a museum.
    A group of children in backpacks observing an exhibit in a museum, with various artifacts displayed in glass cases.
    A group of children wearing purple sweaters sitting on a bench inside a museum, some eating snacks and drinking from water bottles, with exhibits visible in the background.
    A classroom or educational setting featuring a colorful mural of underwater life, with children exploring interactive displays.
    A child interacting with a sensory exhibit, asking about the smell of a breadcrumb sponge, in a colorful museum environment.
    Two children interacting with a game exhibit in a colorful indoor space. One child is wearing a black shirt and the other a purple sweater. A display with interactive elements is visible in front of them.
    Three children interacting with an educational display in a colorful environment, examining options on a table.
    A young girl wearing a fuzzy bumblebee costume, with black and yellow stripes, is smiling and waving. She has long hair and is standing in a playful environment, with a colorful background and educational exhibits.
    A group of children in purple school uniforms standing at a railing, looking out over a cityscape with historic buildings in the background.
    A group of eight children wearing purple jackets stands together on a wooden deck with a view of a city skyline, including a castle and church spire in the background, under a cloudy sky.
    Children playing a tic-tac-toe game with a robotic interface in a museum setting, with adults observing in the background.
    A child in a purple outfit walking through a museum filled with visitors and exhibits, including a large balloon and a glass display of a DNA strand.
    A child in a colorful jacket stands beside a display of three Formula 1 cars, including a Red Bull racing car, in a museum setting.
    Children interacting with an exhibit at a science museum, exploring the concept of a floating train. They are engaged and observing a model train moving along a track while wearing backpacks.
    Children in purple jackets interacting with an interactive display featuring various educational items.
    Three children engaging with an interactive exhibit, with one child seated on a machine and two others observing the instructions on a nearby screen.
    Two children interacting in an educational space, one on a seated exercise machine and another standing beside them, with a mesh enclosure and colorful background.
    A bright orange hot air balloon is displayed in a museum, alongside a red aircraft. Children with backpacks are gathered around an exhibit, while adults engage with them.
    A child lying on the floor with a thoughtful expression, wearing a white shirt and black leggings, with a purple sweatshirt draped over her body.
    A group of children sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaged in an activity. One girl in a purple sweater poses for the camera while others interact around her. Artifacts are placed on a mat in front of them.
    An assortment of items displayed on a mat, including burlap pouches labeled 'Barley' and 'Sandy,' a woven sandal, a small container, and a blue cord.
    A child with curly hair sits on the floor in a classroom, smiling and holding a wooden object. They are wearing a purple sweater and black pants, with a reusable coffee cup beside them.
    A child lying on the floor wearing a purple fleece jacket, looking off to the side, with a wooden shoe beside them.
    A child with curly hair in a purple shirt is playfully laying on the floor while holding a wooden object, surrounded by classmates and educational materials.
    A group of children sitting on the floor, attentively watching a presentation about the Nile, led by a teacher. The children are wearing purple school uniforms and are focused on a large screen displaying an image of the Nile.
    Group of children sitting on the floor, attentively watching a presentation about the Nile River, with a teacher in front of a screen displaying images of nature.
    A group of children in purple and white uniforms sitting on the floor, attentively watching a presentation on a large screen displaying a landscape of the Nile. A teacher is sitting in front of them, engaging with the students.
    A group of children sitting on the floor wearing purple sweaters, with one child holding a small transparent container. The scene captures their interaction in a learning environment.
    Group of children in a classroom engaged in an activity, wearing costumes, with one child holding a container and another laughing.
    Four children in a classroom holding up colorful objects while wearing aprons over their clothes.
    A child wearing an Egyptian-themed costume with a blue headdress and a decorated collar, sitting on a golden fabric.
    A child wearing a blue hat and a patterned robe sits on a chair, holding the hat on their head with a playful expression, against a backdrop of classroom items and a gold cloth.
    A group of children dressed in historical costumes are participating in an educational activity. One child, wearing a headdress and a golden cape, is seated on a throne, while others gather around, engaged in the activity. The room is decorated with photos and has various educational materials on display.
    A classroom scene showing children dressed in costumes, some wearing purple and leopard-print outfits, gathered around a seated child dressed as an ancient Egyptian figure with a blue headdress. An adult is sitting among them, and a projector screen displays images.
    A classroom scene with children seated on the floor, listening attentively to a person at the front. The presenter, dressed in a black shirt, guides a child wearing a colorful costume. Behind them, an interactive display and various educational materials are visible.
    Three children interacting with an educational exhibit at a museum, displaying information about animal defenses.
    A child interacting with a touch screen display about Triceratops at a museum, with a dinosaur model in the background.
    Two children exploring an interactive educational exhibit featuring different textures and cutouts related to animals, with one child pointing and the other observing.
    A child with a Marvel-themed backpack stands in front of a scale at a museum exhibit, which displays various animals for comparison of their weights.
    A group of children stands in front of an educational display in a museum, comparing their weights to that of a polar bear, with animal models in the background.
    A group of children sitting on a bus, two smiling and giving thumbs up while the others are sitting quietly.
    Two children in purple uniforms are observing and interacting with exhibits in a museum, focused on an ancient Egyptian artifact display.
    Two children observing an ancient Egyptian artifact in a museum, with educational displays in the background.
    Two children sitting on the wooden floor, engaged in a drawing activity with worksheets and colored pencils.
    Two children in purple sweaters observing ancient artifacts in a museum exhibit, with various pottery and a sarcophagus displayed behind glass.
    Two children observing artifacts in a museum, holding worksheets and looking at an ancient sarcophagus display.
    A child in a purple striped shirt observes and sketches jewelry artifacts on display, including necklaces and rings, in a museum setting.
    Children observing ancient artifacts in a museum exhibit, including a bust of Nefertiti and Egyptian jewelry.
    A young girl in a purple shirt examines artifacts inside a museum display case while reading information from a sheet in her hand.
    Children observing artifacts in a museum exhibit, including a bust of Nefertiti and various ancient items displayed behind glass.
    Two young girls engaged with a touchscreen display in a museum, looking intently as they explore interactive content.
    Children engaging in a hands-on educational activity, pointing at a colorful game board while an adult guides them.
    A group of children and an adult interact with a hands-on exhibit in an educational marine-themed environment, featuring vibrant underwater murals and displays.
    A young child with short hair and a purple sweater interacts with a touchscreen exhibit at a nature museum, featuring animal illustrations and buttons.
    Two children sitting inside a tunnel-like structure, with textured walls resembling wood. One child is wearing a purple sweater and the other a blue shirt. The background features colorful wall art.
    Three children interacting with an interactive projected display on the floor, set against a colorful underwater-themed mural.
    Children interacting with an interactive display on the floor in front of a colorful underwater mural.
    A child wearing a colorful butterfly costume stands in an interactive exhibit space, surrounded by trees and playful educational setups.
    A child wearing a red crab costume with large eyes, smiling in an aquarium-themed environment.
    Children interacting with educational displays in a colorful learning environment, featuring a mural with aquatic themes.
    A child and a woman stand side by side, overlooking an exhibit in a museum. The child is in a purple shirt and the woman is wearing a long plaid dress with a backpack.
    A child interacting with a digital interface displaying dinosaur fossils, with a colorful dinosaur mural in the background.
    Children interacting with an educational display in a colorful learning space. One child is standing at a table looking at flashcards while another child engages with an interactive exhibit in the background.
    A smiling child wearing a bee costume stands at a display in a museum, showing jars with marine specimens in a brightly colored exhibit area.
    A child interacting with a display in a museum, featuring a bird illustration and information about various objects in glass cases on a green grassy background.
    Children interacting with an interactive display in a museum, viewing a video showing hands in the air.
    Two children observing a digital exhibit in a museum, with a large telescope in the background.
    Three children observing a display of various minerals and rocks in a museum.
    A child with a backpack is interacting with a digital globe on a screen in a dark room decorated with stars.
    Two children standing in a museum, one wearing a red Mario cap, next to a large meteorite on a display stand.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.

  • P3A Ancient Egypt topic work

    A bulletin board displaying information about Ancient Egypt, featuring images of Egyptian artifacts, hieroglyphics, and student artwork, including colorful drawings and cutouts of sarcophagi and figures.

    We have enjoyed learning about the Ancient Egyptians. We learned about the importance of the River Nile, the process of mummification, hieroglyphics, Ancient Egyptian gods, and what was discovered inside Tutankhamun’s tomb. A highlight was visiting the National Museum of Scotland where we took part in a workshop and visited the Ancient Egyptian gallery.

    Children engaged in a classroom activity illustrating the River Nile, using colorful markers and educational worksheets about Ancient Egypt.
    Two children engaged in an art activity at a table, using colored pencils to draw a winding river and discussing their project. Educational materials related to Ancient Egypt are visible on the table.
    Two children engaging in a creative activity about Ancient Egypt, coloring and placing figurines on a map representation.
    A student in a purple shirt is drawing on a worksheet featuring a river, surrounded by colored pencils and a water bottle.
    Two children collaborating on a project about Ancient Egypt, using colorful pencils and a book featuring the River Nile diagram.
    A group of children observing a boy performing a mummification demonstration on a toy figure. The boy is using a cotton ball and a small bowl, while the other students watch attentively.
    A child in a purple sweater is examining an Ancient Egyptian-themed doll lying on a clear storage box, with other children seated in the background.
    A young boy in a classroom setting is demonstrating mummification techniques using a wrapped object while classmates observe.
    A group of children sitting on the floor in a classroom, watching as one child opens a box containing a mummy or similar artifact, while others look on with curiosity.
    A student working on an educational task at a desk, using a tablet and writing on paper. The classroom setup includes colorful stationery and other students engaged in learning.
    Children engaged in a learning activity about Ancient Egyptians, using tablets and worksheets at a classroom table.
    A student in a purple sweater is engaged with a tablet, pointing at a screen displaying an image related to Ancient Egypt, while working on a worksheet on their desk.
    A child is using a tablet while working on a worksheet about Ancient Egypt, with a pencil in hand and a name tag reading 'Roberto' visible on the table.
    A child in a purple sweater using a tablet to learn about Ancient Egyptian mythology, with pencils and paper on the table.
    A child sitting at a desk with colored pencils, working on an assignment while using a tablet that displays an educational activity.
    A child sitting at a table coloring a worksheet with Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, holding a pencil. A water bottle and other materials are visible on the table.
    A child drawing on a worksheet featuring Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and artifacts, with a blue pencil in hand.
    A child in a purple sweater is drawing on a worksheet at a classroom table. The worksheet features a hieroglyphic key, while pens and a cup with markers are also visible on the table.
    Two children smiling while posing through a cutout of an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's headdress, painted in blue and gold.
    A child smiling while posing behind a cutout of a pharaoh's mask, featuring blue and gold stripes, in an educational setting.
    A child smiling while holding a cutout of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's mask, depicting blue and gold colors, in a classroom setting.
    Group of children sitting on the floor in a classroom, engaged in a hands-on activity related to Ancient Egyptian culture, showcasing various artifacts like a wooden stand, bags, and a woven sandal.
    Children participating in a workshop about Ancient Egypt, with one child dressed as a pharaoh on a throne and others engaged in the activity.
    A classroom setting with children seated on the floor, wearing purple sweaters, attentively listening to an instructor who is presenting information about the River Nile on a screen.
    Children exploring Ancient Egyptian artifacts in a museum, taking notes and observing displays.
    Two children examining an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus in a museum, one is tracing a drawing while the other watches.
    Two children observing Ancient Egyptian artifacts in a museum, actively pointing and discussing the items displayed.
    Two children focused on an educational activity at a classroom table, examining a chart with colored circles and symbols, surrounded by craft supplies.
    A classroom setting with children sitting on the floor, attentively watching Santa Claus, who is seated and accompanied by a teacher. A decorated Christmas tree and a festive background with a screen displaying a cozy fireplace are visible.