Year 3 News
Reading
The Year 3 students ended the term by developing their skills in summarising fiction texts. They enjoyed listening to engaging stories such as The Bad Seed and The Very Cranky Bear. Students were introduced to the SWBST strategy (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then) and gradually progressed from identifying the key parts of a story to using their ideas in full sentences and writing a cohesive paragraph.
Earlier in the term, students focused on making connections with texts. They explored text-to-self, text-to-text and text-to-world connections, sharing their ideas and thinking about how texts relate to their own experiences, other texts and the world around them. Students also had regular opportunities to enjoy books they borrowed from the library and share their reading experiences with others.
Writing
In Writing, the Year 3 students explored singular and plural nouns and published their narratives into their own books. They also investigated words with the Latin root act, exploring words such as action and reaction.
The students began exploring the features of persuasive writing, learning how to develop arguments for and against a topic. They participated in engaging discussions, including debating whether chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla ice cream.
Maths
In Maths, the Year 3 students finished Term 3 by exploring fact families, developing their understanding of the relationship between addition and subtraction. They practised using related number sentences to show how numbers are connected.
In Week 1 of Term 4, the students began the term by revising multiplication and arrays. They explored how arrays can be used to represent multiplication problems, helping to strengthen their understanding of equal groups and the connection between repeated addition and multiplication.
Inquiry
In Inquiry, the Year 3 students finished Term 3 by completing their habitat dioramas, showcasing their understanding of different habitats and the living things that depend on them.
In Week 1 of Term 4, the students began their new unit of work on Civics and Citizenship. They explored the different rules we have at home and at school, discussing why rules are important and how they help keep us safe, fair and respectful within our communities.
Social and Emotional Learning
The Year 3 students began Term 4 by learning about sun safety as the weather gets warmer. They created posters showcasing ways to stay sun smart and learned the important reminder, “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide.” Students have also participated in lessons focused on problem-solving, working collaboratively and developing their teamwork skills. They enjoyed engaging activities, including the Human Knot
Auslan
In Auslan, the Year 3 students have been learning vocabulary related to packing and camping. They explored signs for items needed when travelling, such as clothes, passports and luggage. They also learned signs for camping-related items, including tents and hats