Year 3 Report

End of Term 3 is fast approaching and the Grade 3 students have worked hard in all the areas of the curriculum.  The students participated in many fun activities. We had Footy day, Science Week and Book Week, the students had such an amazing day dressing up in their favourite characters and parading for everyone to see.  Also the students had an awesome camp participating in lots of fun activities at Camp Adanac.  And let's not forget the Olympic Day with Kaboom on the last day of term! 

Literacy

This Term the Grade 3 students learnt about how to write a newspaper article. They explored the structure and features that make up an interesting article.  They investigated formal and informal language and how to use direct quotes in their writing.  Students also researched and published an information report about something unique to Australia. Throughout the term the students worked through revising and editing their work in order improve their writing. In reading Grade 3 students continued to further their strategies to make connections, predictions and determine the theme of a text to gain a better understanding of what is being read.

Mathematics

This Term the Grade 3 students looked at Multiplication and the connections between repeated addition, equal groups and arrays. Students looked at division and it's relationship with multiplication, working through worded problems to further develop skills and knowledge of fact families.  The students also explored and furthered their knowledge involving 2D and 3D shapes. Students are able to identify and describe shapes using the features of edges, vertices and faces. 

Inquiry

In Inquiry, students explored what makes Australia unique. They identified the significance of people with diverse backgrounds and the roles they play in developing local communities as well as the natural and man-made attractions all around Australia. Students explored their own areas of interest related to what makes Australia unique. They created questions, researched and presented their learning in posters, videos, PowerPoints and speeches. 

Reminders

• Last Day of Term and Olympic Kaboom Day- 15th September 
• Start of Term 4 -  2nd of October