Year 3 Explores the Power of Attention in Class Assembly

In their recent Class Assembly, Year 3 explored the theme of attention, demonstrating what they have learned about focusing their minds in different ways. Through their performances, the children demonstrated three types of attention: floodlight, flashlight, and laser light. These terms were used to explain how we sometimes focus on everything around us, at other times concentrate on a single task, and at the most intense level, pay attention to fine details.

The assembly also highlighted how this understanding of attention connects to their studies. From identifying birdsong during nature walks to engaging with The Secret Garden, the children showed how focus is an essential element of learning. The assembly concluded with a group reading of The Man with the Violin, based on the true story of Joshua Bell, the renowned American violinist who famously performed incognito in a Washington D.C. subway station. (Only seven people stopped to listen for more than a minute!) This heartwarming story emphasized the importance of noticing the beauty in everyday moments.

Their engaging presentation helped Year 3 pupils and their audience reflect on the importance of attention in everyday life and learning.