YEAR 3

FROM THE CLASSROOM

It has been a busy week in Year 3! 

This week, students have continued to solidify their knowledge of 3D shapes. We have investigated making 3D shapes using Unifix blocks, paddle pop sticks and blu tac and using the maths resources. 

In Reading, we have enjoyed reading about fun stories on food around the world with their matching recipes.

In Writing, we have begun to investigate the tools for narrative writing with a focus on dialogue. Students have loved sharing their short sentences that they have created with others!

Here are some examples: 

“Without warning, the gem began glowing. Rosy looked amazed at the gem. “What will happen if I touch it?” She thought. - Dahlia in 3G 

“Without warning, the vault began to shine. Kristle gasped, frozen in terror. “Should I get inside to be safe?” She thought. - Sanuki in 3G

“Please, I need this. My mum is homeless,” the wizard said as he cried and demanded. 

- Jaxton in 3G 

“This spell must work,” the wizard said, his voice demanding and angry. - Michelle in 3H 

“Look at the glowing book!” Sam said, jumping back from the bookcase. - Marco in 3H

“Come here now,” the wizard commanded, his voice wise and old. - Dwij in 3H   

Thank you for another fantastic week of learning!

LEARNING INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEK

READING

• We are learning about the base word <spect> and <spece> in morphology.
• We are learning to solve speed bumps while we read.
• We are learning to answer questions using full sentences.

WRITING

• We are learning about applying speech punctuation rules in our writing.
• We are learning about balancing description, action and dialogue in our writing.
• We are learning to innovate our Talk for Writing text .

MATHS

• WALT identify metric units of length (mm, cm, m).
• WALT estimate and measure using metric units of length.
• WALT estimate, measure and compare using metric units of length.

INQUIRY

• We are learning to innovate and justify a healthy meal choice and to persuade an audience to make a healthy choice.

WELLBEING

• We are learning to work independently, use our time and resources effectively, and make responsible choices that support our learning and wellbeing.

REMINDERS 

LUNCHBOXES

Please check in with your child around their lunchbox. We have many students complaining of not enough food to eat throughout the day. 

ARRIVING ON TIME

Students are expected in the classroom at 8:35 am to set up their materials and be ready to learn when instruction begins at 8:45 am.

LIBRARY AND HOME READING

To borrow from the library, students will need to bring in a library bag to transport their books to and from school. 

Students are also expected to be reading at home every night. Please ensure they are filling in their reading diaries and returning them to school each week.

YEAR 3 SPECIALIST TIMETABLE