--- title: "Blog" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:year-3/page:4" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Blog [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5143%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-16-48-00-year-3-maths) 12 Nov #### [year 3 maths](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-16-48-00-year-3-maths) Year 3 are learning how to add using the column method. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5146%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-16-43-00-science) 12 Nov #### [science](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-16-43-00-science) Year 3 have been exploring the three classifications of rocks sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous in science to coincide with our theme of The stone Age. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5127%5B1%5D(1).JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-16-39-00-geography-field-trip) 12 Nov #### [Geography field trip](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-11-12-16-39-00-geography-field-trip) Last term we visited the brook of Brookside! The brook has been here since before the oldest Ordnance survey maps existed. It is now partially covered by housing estates as it flows to the Mersey. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5076%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-11-15-41-00-ict) 11 Oct #### [ICT](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-11-15-41-00-ict) In ICT we have been using Word to create fact files about seals. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5079%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-11-15-38-00-music) 11 Oct #### [Music](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-11-15-38-00-music) Today year 3 created their own lyrics for a song based on the idea of flight. We brainstormed as many rhyming sounds as we could for key words and then linked them together to create our verse. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_20241009_154944%5B1%5D.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-10-09-18-00-ks2-disco) 10 Oct #### [KS2 Disco](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-10-09-18-00-ks2-disco) Yesterday after school, KS2 held their Autumn disco. There were lots of fantastic dance moves on show! We hope you all had fun! [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5055%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-16-18-00-bonjour) 7 Oct #### [Bonjour](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-16-18-00-bonjour) Year 3 have started learning our French phonemes. How many Paris landmarks can you name? [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5054%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-16-16-00-year-3-science-observing-over-time) 7 Oct #### [Year 3 science: observing over time](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-16-16-00-year-3-science-observing-over-time) Year 3 have been observing what happens to bones if you leave them in different solutions over time. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5053%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-16-08-00-re-hinduism) 7 Oct #### [RE: Hinduism](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-07-16-08-00-re-hinduism) Year 3 made the most of the sunshine today to act out the origin story of Diwali. It tells of how Rama and Sita defeat evil with the aid of the Monkey king and find their way home with the aid of the lights to guide them. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/DSCF0855.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-04-14-26-00-take-a-chance) 4 Oct #### [Take A Chance!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-10-04-14-26-00-take-a-chance) Prizes! Find out about our ‘Take a Chance’ initiative to celebrate and reward our pupils for their hard work and dedication. **How It Works:** - **Earning ‘Take a Chance’ Slips:** Throughout the week, children can earn ‘Take a Chance’ slips from their class teachers. These slips are awarded for… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5009%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-09-19-08-15-00-year-3-science) 19 Sep #### [Year 3 science](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-09-19-08-15-00-year-3-science) The test tubes are out and the experiments have begun. Is there really as much vitamin C in drinks as manufacturers claim? Year 3 investigate how to make a fair test to find out. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4954%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-07-04-12-36-43-we-have-more-pyramids-than-egypt) 4 Jul #### [We have more pyramids than Egypt!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2024-07-04-12-36-43-we-have-more-pyramids-than-egypt) Year 3 explore properties of 3 d shapes. ### School Life - [Brookside Blog ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog) - [News](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/news) - [Events](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/events) - [Photograph Galleries ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/photo-galleries) - [School Council](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/school-council) - [After-School Clubs ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/after-school-clubs) - [KIDZ Club](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/kidz-club) - [Calendar](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/calendar) - [Newsletters](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents/newsletters-2026-2027) - [Mental Health ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/mental-health) ### Categories - [Year 1](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-1) - [Year 2](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-2) - [Year 3](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-3) - [Year 4](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-4) - [Year 5](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-5) - [Year 6](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-6) - [Nursery](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/nursery) - [Reception](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/reception) - [We Love Reading](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/we-love-reading) - [Eco-Warriors](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/eco-warriors) ##### Location Rostherne Avenue Great Sutton Cheshire CH66 2EE ##### Contact Us 0151 558 1123 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/brooksideprimary/) © Copyright 2014–2026 Brookside Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)