Year 3 Term 2 Newsletter
Dear Families,
Welcome back! We hope you had a restful Easter. Last term seemed to go by in the blink of an eye. We have enjoyed getting to know the children and implementing class routines and expectations of Year Three. The children have settled incredibly well into their new classes and responsibilities.
YEAR THREE CAMP
One of the highlights of this term is Camp. In Week Seven, we will be attending Briars Camp in Mount Martha. This camp is a one night camp. We will be leaving school on Thursday 6th June and returning the next day, Friday 7th June. The days will jam packed with engaging, creative, stimulating and interactive outdoor experiences such as low ropes, cooking, archery, push carts etc. Camp experience fosters relationships and helps to build students' independence and resilience. It would be fantastic to see all students attending this wonderful program.
MATHEMATICS
During Mathematics this term, emphasis will be placed on developing strategies to solve word problems and consolidate number and place value. Students will also continue to build upon their understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. Telling the time, investigating angles, symmetry and location will also be explored in the classroom.
ENGLISH
This term we will be examining a variety of persuasive texts and Australian poetry. Students will be provided with activities that aim at identifying the important features of these text types. Pupils will work towards incorporating the specific language features into their own writing. Throughout the term, students will also work on publishing their various writing pieces.
News Reports will also continue. Please see the News Report timetable sent home for upcoming topics.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students build through the school curriculum. In the lead up to NAPLAN, teachers will ensure students are familiar with the test formats and will provide appropriate support and guidance. The best way you can help your child prepare for NAPLAN is to reassure your child that NAPLAN tests are just one part of their school program.
INQUIRY UNIT– Plants in Action
This term our Inquiry topic is ‘Plants in Action’. Students will be investigating life cycles of plants, the properties of seeds in different forms, flower and fruit development and plant growth. We will incorporate hands on experiments, theoretical tasks and group activities. To reinforce the unit of learning, students will be attending a Half Moon Bay Aboriginal Cultural Walk which will focus on examining the flora and fauna of our local area. We will also be visiting ‘Edendale Farm’ to learn about local native plants and the importance of revegetation in reserves and parklands.
We would appreciate some parent volunteers to assist us on the day - please let your classroom teacher know. Please also note that a current Working With Children Card is required for parents to come on the Excursion. This Working With Children Card is to be submitted to our Office on the day.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS
From Term Two onward, Year Three parents and guardians will receive notification via Compass informing them when their child is being awarded a ‘Student of the Week’ certificate. Please do not inform your child, so there is an element of surprise for our students.
TERM DATES
- ANZAC Day Holiday : Thursday 25th April
-Curriculum Day: Friday 3rd May
- NAPLAN : 14th-16th May
-Whole school House Cross Country Competition: Monday 19th May
-Camp Briars: 6th-7th June
- Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday): Monday 10th June
- Half Moon Bay Aboriginal Cultural Walk 21st and 22nd May
Edendale Farm Excursion TBA
- Last Day of Term 2:30 Dismissal: Friday 28th June
Thank You,
Sandy Bassoukos, Davina Dibbs, Nicole Large and Jo Hayes