Pneumatic Monsters – Year 3
Last week the pupils were busy with DT (Design and Technology) and the topic this term is Pneumatic monsters. The children learn lots of skills from DT, firstly they had to decide what sort of Stone Age monster they wanted to make and design it. Next they have to be able to follow their set of written instructions, whilst they actually make their pneumatic monster, however it doesn’t end there. The children will have to evaluate how successful their monster has been in design and production by seeing if their pneumatic system makes their monster’s mouth open and close. Is there a way they could have improved it? I think the results speak for themselves!
You can see more in the film below.
“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”
“Would recommend this school 100%. My child is very happy.”
“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”
“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”
“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised. Very pleased.”
“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”
“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”
“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school. Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”
“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”
“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”
“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things. I love all the language you can use.”
“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.
“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”
“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”
“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”
“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”
“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”
“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”
“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”
“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”
“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”
“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”
“Good transition from Year 4- 5. My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths. Nurtured and settled.”
“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”
“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”
“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”
“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”
“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff. They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me. I am really happy at this school.”
“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”
“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”
“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”
“Both children have attended this school. Both have enjoyed it and have reached their potential.”
“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”
“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”
“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well. I am pleased with her progress.”
“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition. Good to see the topics for this half-term.”
“My child loves this school.”
“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”
“My child has settled well into Year 3. She enjoys Maths especially.”
“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”
“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”
“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”
“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.”
“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”