Grade 3-6:

Reading:

This term, our classrooms are immersed in a range of exciting novels. The Grade 3/4A class are exploring 'The Iron Man' by Ted Hughes, diving into its themes of friendship, bravery and imagination. The Grade 4/5A class are reading 'The Wild Robot' by Peter Brown, a captivating story that sparks discussion around survival, empathy and technology. The Grade 5/6A class are studying 'Tom Appleby: Convict Boy' by Jackie French, a powerful novel that links to Australian history and encourages deep thinking about justice and resilience.

Term 3 2025 Mentor Texts

Grade 3/4A: The Iron Man by Ted Hughes

Grade 4/5A: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Grade 5/6A: Tom Appleby Convict Boy by Jackie French

Writing:

Across all year levels, students are currently focusing on Information Reports. They are learning how to structure their writing with clear introductions, factual paragraphs and descriptive vocabulary. Students are enjoying the opportunity to research and write about topics that interest them, while building important skills in organising and presenting information. The Grade 4/5A class are also developing their skills of Recount Writing and having lots of fun with all the writing tasks that they are completing.

Mathematics:

In Mathematics, the Grade 3/4A and Grade 4/5A classes are working hard on the topic of Multiplication. Students are developing their fluency and applying strategies to solve a variety of multiplication problems. The Grade 5/6A class have recently completed their Maths Talent Quest (MTQ) Project and are now learning about angles, including identifying, measuring and classifying different types of angles.

Maths Talent Quest (MTQ) Projects in the Senior Module:

Grade 3/4A: The Blue Tongue Lizards.

Grade 4/5A: Building Our Dream House.

Grade 5/6A: Invent A New Sport.

Upcoming Events/Dates:

Thursday the 14th of August: School House Athletics Carnival (11:30am).

Monday the 18th of August: Book Week Parade (Dress Up In Costume).

Wednesday the 20th Aug: Visist to The Shrine - gr 5/6

Thursday the 21st of August: Author Visit (Sarah Barnett).

Friday the 22nd of August: Author Visit (Alison Holt).

Wednesday the 27th of August: Footy Fun Day Lunch.

Thursday the 28th of August: District Athletics.

Wednesday the 3rd of September: Father’s Day Stall

Friday the 5th of September: Father’s Day Breakfast at WMPS

Tuesday the 16th of September: Full Dress Rehearsal of "What A Knight" at Wheelers Hill Secondary College

Wednesday the 17th of September: Whole School Production (2:00pm & 6.30pm shows).

Thursday the 18th of September: Last Day of Term 3 for Students.

Friday the 19th of September: Student Free Day (Staff Planning Day).