--- title: "Year 3 - Handwriting - Letters of Thanks To Staff" url: "https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-07-08-year-3-handwriting-letters-of-thanks-to-staff" school: "Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy" --- # Year 3 - Handwriting - Letters of Thanks To Staff ![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/news/747ec18e-3aef-4057-bd67-8d6a0ae23000.jpg) 8 July 2026 ![](https://darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy.schudio.com/images/news/747ec18e-3aef-4057-bd67-8d6a0ae23000.jpg) As we approach the end of the school year, Year 3 spent time reflecting on their favourite memories during a very special handwriting lesson today. The children put their best effort into their presentation, using their finest cursive script to write letters of thanks to the school staff. They took great care with their letter formation, spacing, and alignment to ensure their messages looked as beautiful as possible. It was a wonderful opportunity for the class to practice their writing skills while expressing their gratitude to the team for a fantastic year of learning and growth. Well done, Year 3, for your hard work and lovely manners! [Year 3](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/01ac47bb-dd4d-4550-a1e1-8e3fcb0fa2f3.jpg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-07-07-year-4-history-the-maya-and-the-cacao-bean) Previous ### [Year 4 History - The Maya and the Cacao Bean](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-07-07-year-4-history-the-maya-and-the-cacao-bean) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/IMG_2026-07-07-13-56-02-065.jpg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-07-09-year-6-orienteering-competition) Next ### [Year 6 - Orienteering Competition](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2026-07-09-year-6-orienteering-competition) ### Academy Life - [News](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/events) - [Clubs](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/basc) - [School Council](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Charities and Fundrasing](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/charities-and-fundraising) - ![School Games Gold](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Gold_Logo_25-26(1).png) - ![Healthy school](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/healthy_school.png) - ![Picture News](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/6_Years_of_Picture_News.png) - ![AP smilestar](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Screenshot_2026-07-27_10.26.27.png) ##### Location St James Crescent Darwen Lancashire BB3 0EY ##### Contact Us 01254 703260 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Darwenstjames) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/darwenstjames/) © Copyright 2021–2026 Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)