Grade 3 Community News

Dear Grade 3 Families,

It is hard to believe we have reached the final week of Term 2. The semester has flown by, and our students should be very proud of the growth, effort, and perseverance they have demonstrated throughout the term. We would like to thank all families for their ongoing support and partnership in your child's learning.

Please note that Semester 1 reports will be available on Compass this week. We encourage families to take the time to celebrate their child's achievements and discuss their learning goals for the remainder of the year.

English

Text-Level Reading

Our study of The Arrival by Shaun Tan continues this week, with students completing their assessment tasks based on the text. They have done an outstanding job learning about graphic novels and developing their ability to analyse illustrations, infer meaning, and interpret characters' experiences through visual texts. It has been wonderful to see the thoughtful discussions and insights students have shared throughout this unit.

Mathematics

In Mathematics, students continue to strengthen a range of skills through our daily review sessions, revisiting important concepts and strategies taught throughout the year. Our new learning has focused on converting improper fractions into mixed numbers. Students have been developing their understanding of fractions and applying this knowledge to solve a variety of mathematical problems with increasing confidence.

School Reminders

• Students are encouraged to continue reading at home each night.
• Please ensure iPads are fully charged each day.
• A reminder to check and replenish pencil cases where necessary.
• Students riding bicycles to school must wear a helmet.
• The school day begins at 8:45 am, with music sounding at 8:42 am.

As we conclude another successful term, we would like to thank all families for your support throughout Semester 1. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday break and look forward to welcoming students back for an exciting Term 3.

Warm regards,

The Year 3 Team