--- title: "Blog Author: D Thompson" url: "https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/author/dthompson" school: "The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School" --- # Blog Author: D Thompson [![Image of The Iron Man](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/image(2).jpg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-06-10-13-52-53-the-iron-man) 10 June 2024 #### [The Iron Man](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-06-10-13-52-53-the-iron-man) Last term, we read the novel ‘The Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes as our class novel. We really enjoyed it and have been waiting since we finished reading it to start our English unit. In our first lesson, we investigated some of the wonderful vocabulary that the author used to describe The Iron Man… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-06-10-13-52-53-the-iron-man) [![Image of Lifecycle of a plant](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/69118FF7-CBB9-45B3-8973-D030DD90A219.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-05-10-12-24-21-lifecycle-of-a-plant) 10 May 2024 #### [Lifecycle of a plant](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-05-10-12-24-21-lifecycle-of-a-plant) Our current science topic is Plants. In our most recent lesson, we learnt about the different stages in the lifecycle of a flowering plant. To recap the stages please have a look at the following website. Once we were… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-05-10-12-24-21-lifecycle-of-a-plant) [![Image of 3S Making Music](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/image(1).jpg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-05-02-11-17-54-3s-making-music) 2 May 2024 #### [3S Making Music](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-05-02-11-17-54-3s-making-music) In Year 3 this half term, we have been very lucky to have been joined by Mrs Rayton from the Lancashire Music Service. She is an expert in teaching music and is a much better singer than Mr Thompson! Over the last few weeks, we have been learning how to sing the gospel song ‘He’s Got The… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-05-02-11-17-54-3s-making-music) [![Image of 3S Trip to Ridgeway Farm](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1670.JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-24-09-39-16-3s-trip-to-ridgeway-farm) 24 April 2024 #### [3S Trip to Ridgeway Farm](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-24-09-39-16-3s-trip-to-ridgeway-farm) On Monday, 3S got their wellies on and went to Ridgeway Farm. When we arrived, we were greeted by Farmer Helen and some rather unpleasant smells! Next, we went into the farm and had a chat with Farmer Helen about what kind of farm she ran and learnt some interesting facts about how lots of… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-24-09-39-16-3s-trip-to-ridgeway-farm) [![Image of Y3 RNLI Visit](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/84646768-28D6-4EC1-A3D2-A480D295AB4A.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-01-16-13-45-43-y3-rnli-visit) 16 January 2024 #### [Y3 RNLI Visit](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-01-16-13-45-43-y3-rnli-visit) Today we were lucky to be visited by Mary and Charles from the RNLI. The came to teach us how to ‘Respect the Water’. We learnt a lot about how we can keep ourselves safe when we are near lots of different types of water including lakes, rivers, canals and at the… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-01-16-13-45-43-y3-rnli-visit) [![Image of Y3 Trip to Moor Park](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/D954F6AD-2D6C-4C3F-A932-8492E5CEEA03.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-10-12-08-54-51-y3-trip-to-moor-park) 12 October 2023 #### [Y3 Trip to Moor Park](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-10-12-08-54-51-y3-trip-to-moor-park) In Geography, we have been learning about our local area and investigating it using maps. We have learnt the difference between human and physical features and decided we needed to try and see some of these with our own eyes. The children were fantastic and could spot human and physical… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-10-12-08-54-51-y3-trip-to-moor-park) [![Image of 3S Science Investigation](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/6CAF09BE-549B-4D64-B460-7995501567E4.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-10-12-08-48-09-3s-science-investigation) 12 October 2023 #### [3S Science Investigation](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-10-12-08-48-09-3s-science-investigation) In Year 3, we have been learning all about our bodies and what we are made of. We have learnt about our skeletons and can name some of the main bones and what their jobs are. We decided that we wanted to conduct an investigation and came up with the question - Do longer legs make you run… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-10-12-08-48-09-3s-science-investigation) [![Image of First Aid](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/8D8A3639-9DAD-402B-ABE7-BAFA342947D4.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-21-16-13-00-first-aid) 21 September 2023 #### [First Aid](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-21-16-13-00-first-aid) In Year 3, we have been thinking about how we can keep ourselves and each other safe so we invited Nurse Isla to come in and teach us some basic first aid. The children learnt how to put a plaster on correctly, how to bandage an injury and what to do if they find themselves in need of… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-21-16-13-00-first-aid) 21 September 2023 #### [Bollywood Dance](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-21-16-10-07-bollywood-dance) As part of our curriculum in Year 3, we are learning about the different cultures which make up the population of Preston. We were very lucky to get to spend some time with Nital who offered to teach us some traditional Bollywood dances. The children loved participating and performed some… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-21-16-10-07-bollywood-dance) 10 September 2023 #### [First Week in Y3](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-10-20-03-55-first-week-in-y3) What an amazing week that we have had in Year 3! The children have settled into their new routines wonderfully. In Year 3, we are putting a huge focus on ensuring that we are developing our skills of reading and our times tables. Your child should have come home with their Boom Reader login… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-09-10-20-03-55-first-week-in-y3) [![Image of Fire Safety Talk from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/86A959D4-BBEC-45D1-87D7-3E6213AF2F57.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-04-24-14-01-27-fire-safety-talk-from-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-service) 24 April 2023 #### [Fire Safety Talk from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-04-24-14-01-27-fire-safety-talk-from-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-service) In Year 6 today, we had a visit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. We recapped what we should do if we are ever involved in a fire within our homes. - Never play with matches - If your clothes catch fire …. Stop drop and roll - make a fire plan - have working smoking alarms - close… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-04-24-14-01-27-fire-safety-talk-from-lancashire-fire-and-rescue-service) [![Image of English in 6S](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/The_ISland.jpg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-10-11-12-46-50-english-in-6s) 11 October 2022 #### [English in 6S](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-10-11-12-46-50-english-in-6s) In our English lessons over the last week we have been reading a book called 'The Island' by Armin Greder. We have found this book very interesting and thought provoking. The book is about a man who gets washed up on an island with nothing to his name and the islanders have to decide whether… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2022-10-11-12-46-50-english-in-6s) ![School Logo](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/images/logo/logo-footer.png)The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire PR2 6LX ### About The Trust Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust W\_rkspace 3 Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9ZZ [Visit Trust Website](https://mecmat.org/) ### Quick Links ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) ### Follow Us [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057592182298#) [Twitter](https://x.com/BlessedPreston) [![Trust Mark](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/images/homepage/Diocese_of_Lancaster_In_Line_White.png)](https://www.lrcd.org.uk/) © The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School. All rights reserved. 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