Learning in Year 3

Integrated Studies

Earlier this term, we welcomed Forces in Motion to Year 3. Students learnt more about gravity, friction and magnets and had the opportunity to experiment with a range of scientific equipment to consolidate their understanding.  We will now use this knowledge to incorporate one of these forces into our individual Antarctica dioramas, which we are beginning to design and create over the coming weeks.  Families are warmly invited to our Parent Open Afternoon on Tuesday 8th December, from 3:15–3:30pm, where students will have the opportunity to showcase their amazing Antarctica dioramas and share their learning.

English

This term, we have been focusing on persuasive writing. Students have been developing their persuasive techniques through a common assessment task based on the topic ‘All schools should use compost bins’. We have been working on incorporating rhetorical questions and high-modality words to strengthen our arguments and make our writing more convincing.

We have continued using our Fluency Booklets, with a particular focus on expression when reading dialogue. It has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm and improvement shown by all students as they develop their reading fluency and confidence.

We are also halfway through our class novel, The One and Only Ivan. Students have thoroughly enjoyed following the story using their own copies of the book. We have been exploring inference and developing our ability to think more deeply about what we read. The thoughtful contributions and engaging classroom discussions during these sessions have been fantastic!

Maths

This semester, we have revisited Measurement, exploring length, mass and capacity. Students have been estimating the measurements of everyday objects before selecting appropriate measuring tools to check and compare their estimates. It has been great to see students applying their mathematical knowledge to real-world situations.

Upcoming Events

The Big Goose Excursion – Thursday 17th December

In the final week of term, Year 3 will be heading to The Big Goose for our end-of-year celebration! We are looking for parent helpers to join us for this exciting day.

If you are available and interested in helping, please contact your classroom teacher directly.

We look forward to finsihing off the remainder of the year by celebrating all the fantastic work our Year 3 students have achieved.