ENGLISH

In Term 2, students will engage with a wide variety of literary, factual, and multimodal texts to build both reading fluency and deeper comprehension. They will develop and apply a range of reading strategies to interpret meaning, make inferences, and connect ideas to their own knowledge and experiences. Students will explore themes, perspectives, and issues in texts, identifying how authors use language, structure, and visual elements to shape meaning and influence readers. They will analyse how grammar, vocabulary, and literary devices enhance understanding, and begin comparing and synthesising information across texts. Through a balance of independent and collaborative reading experiences, students will strengthen their fluency, broaden their vocabulary, and deepen their appreciation of how texts are crafted to engage, inform, and inspire.

This term in writing, students will gain a deeper understanding of the textual concepts of argument and authority. They will explore how an argument can represent a single perspective that is presented or defended, and examine the distinction between authorship and authority—considering how an author’s authority can strengthen an argument. Later in the term, students will discuss what makes a strong narrative as they explore the Informative writing genre. Throughout English this term, students will also build their understanding of the textual concepts of genre, perspective, and context. They will apply this knowledge to group texts according to their purpose, subject matter, form, structure, and language choices.

MATHEMATICS

This term in Mathematics, students will engage with a range of concepts across Number and Algebra, Measurement and Space, and Statistics and Probability. They will continue to strengthen their understanding of place value and use it to represent, compare, and order numbers. Students will apply mental and written strategies to solve addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems, and will be introduced to partitioning fractions in meaningful, hands-on ways to build number sense and flexibility. In Measurement and Space, students will explore the features of 2D and 3D shapes and develop skills in measuring length, area, mass, capacity, and time. They will use both formal and informal units to make accurate measurements and apply their learning through practical, real-life tasks. In Statistics and Probability, students will collect, organise, and interpret data using simple tables and graphs. They will also begin describing the likelihood of familiar events using everyday language related to chance.

Mathematics lessons will include a balance of explicit teaching, problem-solving challenges, collaborative tasks, and reflection opportunities. Activities are designed to be engaging, relevant, and connected to real-life experiences. Students will also use online programs to support and consolidate their learning, as they work towards individual goals.

HISTORY

This term, students will explore our local community of Echuca-Moama. They will learn about the significance of the river to the Yorta Yorta Nation and its role in the community before colonisation. They will then investigate how Echuca was established as Australia’s largest inland port and how it continues today as a major tourism drawcard. Students will explore early Indigenous life in the area and how it changed over time. They will examine the similarities between our community then and now, consider how external forces influenced the town’s development, and analyse what has changed.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Unit- Freezing, Fins, Fur or Feathers, what is that? Is it alive? How is it like other things I know? Humans have always sought to make sense of the world around them by grouping things they see, for example, as edible, threatening or useful. In Science and Technology we will be looking at living things and exploring plant and animal species and how scientists classify living things. Students will have weekly Technology lessons with Mrs Cindy Pedrana where they will learn about cyber safety and develop their creative digital skills.

PASTORAL CARE

In Term 2, Year 3 students will become better acquainted with Doug Dragster and the Get Happier Project. Alongside our Pastoral Care program—which will focus on perseverance and friendships—students will explore the concepts of Open and Closed Roads in greater depth. They will be encouraged to use this language and the accompanying posters to help solve problems both at school and at home.

Year 3 will also learn about the metaphor of the “car” and the importance of getting on their front wheels—using their mind and body—to help manage their actions and emotions. Students will meet Doug Dragster through the first novel in the series and begin their Get Happier Journal. A key focus this term will be on gratitude, as well as our school values and how they can be demonstrated in both classroom and home settings.

VISUAL ARTS

In Term 2, Year 3 students will explore how artists use colour, line, and expressive techniques to show emotion, place, and personality in their artworks. Students will begin by examining the vibrant animal portraits of Australian artist Aiden Weichard, focusing on his Red Dog series. They will colourise black-and-white photographs using a variety of 2D media, experimenting with colour choices and mark-making to convey mood and energy. Students will then study Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night, learning how to create their own expressive landscape paintings using acrylics and exploring foreground, midground, and background composition. This unit encourages students to respond to artistic influences while developing confidence in their painting and observational skills.

ITALIAN

In Year 3 Italian for Term 2, we will be focusing on the key questions Che ora è? Che giorno è? (What time is it? What day is it?). We will explore these questions through a fun, interactive, and hands-on approach using music, conversations, picture storybooks, and drama, with a strong focus on verbal communication and pronunciation. We will continue to send home memory cards, song lyrics, and stories for your children to share with you, which is a great way to reinforce their learning in a fun way with their family.

PDHPE

Year 3 students will enjoy a PDHPE unit called Keeping Active, which will focus on developing and refining their running, jumping, throwing, kicking, and catching skills, preparing them for the Annual Athletics Carnival. Students will also participate in sporting activities such as Aussie Rules Football. They will continue to reflect on and coach each other to better understand their own and others' performances, and explore styles of communication and interpersonal skills that promote a greater sense of inclusion, peer interaction, and belonging. Working together to achieve their best selves, as well as supporting their peers and class performance, will be a focal theme throughout the term.

MUSIC

Year 3 students will develop their instrumental skills through class play-alongs of simple songs that combine rhythmic and melodic elements using desk bells, boomwhackers, and bucket drums. They will also commence a structured theory program and begin learning the recorder. Students will learn a number of simple melodies to perform on the recorder, and will continue to develop their music appreciation through exposure to songs from a range of genres and styles.

RVE

In Year 3 RVE, our lessons will continue to develop an understanding of God as King from the Bible. Students will learn to describe the qualities of a good leader and reflect on how some historical biblical kings did not exhibit these qualities, leading God's people through difficult times. The term will finish by focusing on positive role models such as King Josiah, Daniel, and Nehemiah, demonstrating that God is always in control and that ultimately all His promises and plans point to King Jesus.

STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN

Our budding chefs will begin developing their kitchen skills through the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (SAKG) program. The focus of the program is to nurture a love of fresh ingredients and healthy meals. Using seasonal produce—often grown right here in our school garden—students will learn how to grate, slice, dice, cook, assemble, and enjoy a variety of delicious foods.

Alongside building practical kitchen skills, the SAKG program will foster a sense of ownership and responsibility, as students take part in the full process: planting seeds, watering, harvesting, and then using their produce in the kitchen. One of the most rewarding aspects of the program is seeing students step out of their comfort zones, try new foods, and work collaboratively with their classmates.

MAG Primary Newsletter Year 3

Honour and Excellence

Term 2 2025 · 30 Apr 2025

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