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Bluebells (Y3)

Welcome to Bluebells 

We are the Bluebells. 

Our teacher is Miss Hill, who is accompanied by Miss Jones, Mrs Turnbull and Mrs Barnett. In the Bluebells, we always try our best, ensure we are respectful and make sure to have lots of fun! 

Our ethos is ‘Work hard and always try your best’. 

Resources: 

https://ttrockstars.com/login 

https://play.spellingshed.com/#/login 

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ 

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button 

Important information: 

Homework is given out on Fridays and should be returned to school on the following Friday morning. This will consist of maths, grammar and vocabulary. 

Spellings and times table are expected to be practised regularly over the week. Spellings will go home every 1-2 weeks depending on the spelling rule being learned. 

P.E. is on a Monday– children are expected to have their kit to participate (P.E. kit will be taken home after use and not left on school premises). 

If your child is having a school lunch please ensure that payment is now done through our online payment service. 

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Water Safety Day

Water Safety Day

Please click on the link below for further information or should you require a paper version then please just ask at reception: water safety day

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