Grade 3

So far, we have been having a wonderful time as we learn together. We started the term with our athletics carnival which was so much fun. It was cold but everyone enjoyed the events and the atmosphere of the day.

English

In English our students have been focusing on reading and writing activities with a persuasive focus. We have been writing letters to zookeepers trying to persuade them to let us take one of their animals home for the weekend and learning all about ice cream. The students have all written a letter to their teacher trying to persuade them to have an ice cream party at the end of the unit. The students have been provided with a weekly opportunity to use their writers’ notebooks and to choose the style of writing they prefer. Students have continued working through the writing process and have been able to publish their texts. Reading remains a huge focus and we have ensured that we have daily opportunities for students to independently read.

Mathematics

In mathematics students have enjoyed our daily hands-on activities and games which assist to improve their mental computation skills. We started the term with a fantastic Olympics maths unit. It was so much fun to discover more about measurement as we completed lots of different  tasks relating to modified sports from the Olympics. We have also focused on symmetry and time this term.

Integrated

This term our unit focus is Discovery. We have had a huge focus on the Olympics which has been exciting and thought provoking. So far, we have investigated the different Olympians and the sports that they are competing in! We have completed research projects and the teachers have been thrilled with the curiosity and enthusiasm that has been displayed in each classroom.

The Grade Three Teachers