Spotlight on Learning

Dear Grade 3 Families,

In Week 10, Grade 3 students continued applying their learning across all curriculum areas. In Religious Education, students will explore Human Dignity by reflecting on how respect, compassion, and care are shown in everyday life, and why it is important to value every person. In English, students will continue developing their handwriting, typing, grammar, reading, and writing skills. They will explore poetry, practise reading fluently, and plan, write, edit, and publish their own poem about the ant’s next journey. In Mathematics, students will strengthen their understanding of multiplication by exploring doubles in the hundreds and using hands-on materials to develop their multiplicative thinking. In Integrated Studies, students will complete a post-assessment to demonstrate their understanding of world geography, maps, directional language, and the similarities and differences between Australia and Indonesia. In Auslan, students will revise signs from Units 3 and 4 through engaging games and activities to build confidence and strengthen their communication skills. In Social and Emotional Learning, students will conclude their learning about problem-solving by exploring the importance of making thoughtful choices and considering the consequences of their decisions.

Student's Voiceover project for the Ant's Next Adventure. 

We are super proud of the students for their voiceover work this week. They explored how acoustics change in different spaces, including inside lockers, and enthusiastically contributed to the recording of Ant's Next Adventure. Their creativity, confidence, and teamwork were wonderful to see.

Learning for Term 3, Week 1

Religious Education:

In Religious Education, students will continue exploring the traditions of the Catholic Church. They will investigate how prayer, symbols, rituals, and celebrations help Catholic communities express their faith and celebrate what is important to them.

English:

In English, students will continue developing their spelling, handwriting, typing, grammar, reading, vocabulary, and writing skills. They will learn spelling patterns for the /or/ sound, practise horizontal joins to ‘c’, and improve their typing accuracy and speed. Students will differentiate between simple and compound sentences, build reading fluency, and respond to questions about our class novel, The Iron Man. They will expand their vocabulary, explore different sentence types, identify key words and phrases, and learn strategies for note-taking. Students will also revisit the purpose, structure, and features of information reports as they plan and write an introductory paragraph.

Mathematics:

In Mathematics, students will develop their understanding of multiplication by exploring how to double numbers in the hundreds. They will practise finding two times a number, such as doubling 300 to make 600, while strengthening their understanding of place value. Using number cards, MAB materials, and place value strategies, students will build confidence in applying multiplication language and thinking.

Integrated Curriculum:

In Integrated Studies (Performing Arts), students will explore narrative structures and develop an understanding of the basics of puppetry. They will learn how stories are organised and communicated through performance, while being introduced to different puppetry techniques, including shadow puppets and finger puppets.

Auslan:

In Auslan, students will develop an understanding of how Auslan stories create a three-dimensional picture for the viewer, using signs, facial expressions, and movement to show what is happening and bring stories to life.

Social & Emotional Learning:

In Social and Emotional Learning, students will revisit the St Thomas Way to support a positive start to Term 3. They will review classroom and school routines, explore ways to play fairly and respectfully, and practise using problem-solving skills to navigate challenges and interactions during break times.

What you can do at home during the Holidays:

• Read aloud with your child for 10–15 minutes each day and try writing a poem or short holiday journal entry.
• Practise doubling numbers in the hundreds (e.g., 250 + 250, 400 + 400) through games and everyday activities.
• Explore a map of Australia or Indonesia and learn a few Auslan signs to share with family and friends.

Important Reminders:

• Wednesday 5th August - Photo Day - please use QR code in the flyer below

• Friday 14th August - Camp Rumbug long day camp. Leaving school at 7:15am SHARP and returning 5:30pm. More details coming soon!

We wish you all a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for an exciting Term 3,

The Ephesus Team

Contact Us @Ephesus

ephesus@cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au (all teachers) or