Stage 3

"You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step" 

                                                                               - Martin Luther King Jr.

Step forward with us in 2026

As the first opportunity to connect with the Stage 3 community of parents, carers and friends, I would like to invite everyone to join us for the year ahead of learning and enrichment. This is a critical time in the development of a child. These years, just before the onset of adolescents will see young people pursuing increased independence and a greater awareness of themselves beyond their immediate family. Experience also tells us that positive attitudes to learning are established prior to high school. Hence, we are preparing for a year in which we aim to support and nurture the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of your children. It is our great privilege to work in partnership with you and inspire them to be the very best they can be. 

We will be conducting interviews later this term, however; please do not hesitate to contact your child's classroom teacher should you wish. They can be reached by calling the school office - 6772 4263 or you are welcome to directly email (see below).

S3O - Mr Osborn - Zane.Osborn@det.nsw.edu.au

S3F - Mrs Farmer - Sarah.Farmer2@det.nsw.edu.au

S3H - Mrs Hunt - REBECCA.HUNT@det.nsw.edu.au

S3K - Mrs Watson (Mon-Thurs)  - KAREN.P.WATSON@det.nsw.edu.au or 

& Mrs Divall (Fri) KELLIE.DIVALL@det.nsw.edu.au

S3P - Mrs Pattison - anne-maree.pattison@det.nsw.edu.au

Learning Overview

A typical schedule of learning, includes an English (reading, writing, spelling etc) block each morning, mathematics sessions in the middle part of the day and afternoons are normally reserved for other key learning areas, like Geography, History, Science, ICT, PDHPE, visual arts and music. Below you will find a unit overview for each subject.

English - Narrative and Character - The Wild Robot

Mathematics - The base ten number system, flexible strategies for addition and subtraction, measurement, fractions and decimals, collecting and representing data

Geography - Our role in Asia

Science - Weather and climate

PDHPE - Personal development, safety and physical activity.

Creative Arts - Music and Dance

Excursions

Across the school year, Stage 3 students will be invited to attend a number of excursions. Excursions always align with curriculum outcomes and/or help promote personal development. Most excursions do involve a fee. We always work hard to fundraise and access grant programs to offset the final cost passed onto families. The most significant excursion this year, will be a 5 day, 4 night trip to Canberra. Canberra is an amazing experience which helps build student knowledge of civics and citizenship. The camp will take place in Term 3 (17-21 August). Further information, booking forms and costs will be circulated this term.

High School 2027

Although the year has just begun, it is vitally important that we begin preparing our Year 6 students for their transition to high school. There will be a number of opportunities throughout the year for Year 6 students and their families to connect with Armidale Secondary College. As a first step, parents and carers of Year 6 students will shortly receive a link to an online form, which is the beginning of the enrolment process. Please respond and have this form completed by the due date to ensure the transition program stays on track. More information to follow.

Armidale Secondary College will be hosting an open night for all future families (Year 5 and 6 students are welcome to attend) on Thursday 26 March. More information will be distributed when it comes to hand.

Further to the information in the Principal's report, please be aware that if your child wishes to apply for the selective class at Armidale Secondary College, you will need to process the application by Friday 20 February 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Parents can apply at the selective high schools and opportunity classes website. 

Zane Osborn

Stage 3 Assistant Principal