Year 3 Update

Our Learning - Weeks 6 & 7

English

In English, we are learning about persuasive devices, with a focus on rhetorical questions to strengthen our persuasive pieces. We are planning and writing persuasive texts using familiar structures, including clear introductions, reasons, and conclusions. As part of our writing development, we are also learning how to use compound sentences and correctly apply FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to join ideas. We are continuing our vocabulary work by exploring how prefixes can change the meaning of base words. We will also be focusing on improving our handwriting by developing consistent letter formation and neat presentation.

Maths

In Maths, we are building our understanding of multiplication by exploring the connection between equal groups, arrays, repeated addition, and multiplication. We are learning how to identify the number of groups and how many items are in each group to help us represent and solve multiplication problems. We are also learning how skip counting can help us understand and solve multiplication more efficiently. In addition, we are applying our learning in real-life contexts by solving worded problems that help us revisit and reinforce our previous understanding of number and operations.

Inquiry

Our topic this term is Geography.

In Inquiry, we are learning more about our country, Australia. We are each choosing an Australian state or territory to investigate and will be creating a PowerPoint presentation to share our findings. As part of this project, we are learning how to follow a research rubric, gather relevant information and present our ideas clearly and confidently.

Social and Emotional Learning

In Social and Emotional Learning, we are developing a shared understanding of what it means to have a problem and how we can respond to challenges as a team. We are learning to describe the actions and skills that support effective teamwork and collaboration. Through a range of group activities and discussions, we are exploring how working together, communicating clearly and supporting one another can help us solve shared problems in positive and respectful ways.

News and reminders

Drink bottles:

Please remember to bring a drink bottle to school every day. It saves disruption to your child's learning when this is accessible within the room. They are able to fill up their bottles in a nearby classroom.

Homework:

Students are encouraged to complete one or two activities from the homework grid each week for the rest of the term. Once an activity is completed, they just need to cross it off and write the date in the box so teachers can keep track of what’s been done.

Reading continues to be an important part of homework, and we encourage students to read for at least 10 minutes on 3 to 4 nights each week.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.

Year 3 - Healesville Excursion

On Friday, 1st August, Year 3 students will visit Healesville Sanctuary to participate in the Aboriginal Cultures and Country experience. This program will explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, the seven seasons of the Kulin Nation and how seasonal changes affect living things.

Students need to arrive at school by 8:10am for an 8:30am departure, with an expected return at 3:45 pm.

Students are required to: