Year Levels - Year 3

 

Year 3 Newsletter – Term 1, 2021

Welcome to Year 3, 2021. We hope you all enjoyed your holidays and are ready for a busy term 1! We are pleased to introduce you to the 2021 Year 3 teachers:

·    Mrs Prabh Kaur - 3P - Room 16

·    Mr Christopher Spence - 3S - Room 17

·    Mr Marc Nolan - 3M - Room 18

·    Mrs Lisa Kyllo - 3K - Room 19

·    Miss Ghina De Guise - 3D - GP Room

We are looking forward to working with you and your family this year. There are many exciting things happening. Please feel free to come and see us at any stage; our doors are always open! 

Important Dates / Upcoming Events

· Wednesday 3 February - swimming (session 1)
· Wednesday 10 February - swimming (session 2)
· Wednesday 17 February - swimming (session 3)
· Wednesday 24 February - swimming (session 4)
· Thursday 25 February - Three Way Conferences (Student free day)
· Friday 26 February - Curriculum Day (Student Free Day)
· Wednesday 3 March - swimming (session 5)
· Monday 8 March - Labour Day Public Holiday
· Wednesday 10 March - swimming (session 6)
· Tuesday 16 March - School photo Day
· Wednesday 17 March - Twilight Sports (TBC)
· Thursday 1 April - Last day of term - Early dismissal at 2:30pm
 
 
Homework
Homework will commence in Week 4. Each week your child will be given their homework tasks which will consist of 10 personal spelling words, Literacy (reading or writing) or Integrated Curriculum task and a Numeracy task. All tasks will be at your child’s learning level and all topics have been covered in the classroom. Teachers will ensure that each homework task is explained and demonstrated. If your child finds the homework too difficult to do with some support and encouragement, please let the classroom teacher know so this can be addressed.

Homework is a compulsory part of the Year 3 curriculum. Students need to return their homework on time and to a good standard. Students will use some of their own time to complete the tasks at school if this is the case. Please continue to listen to your child read and practise their addition and subtraction facts each night. Some students may be learning and practising multiplication and the related division facts. Homework will be given to students each Monday and is to be returned on Friday.

Diaries
This year the students will be using a diary. The diary will replace the Reading Log and can also be used as a communication tool for parents and teachers. Students will be able to record important information relating to activities that occur at school. At the back of the diary, absent notes are provided for you to use when your child is absent.
 
Attendance
It is important students come to school every day to help them achieve their full potential and to feel engaged with school activities and their friends. If your child is away, please ensure a note is sent to the teacher explaining their absence when they return to school or alternatively you can update your child’s absence on compass. 
 
Uniform
Term 1 is ‘No hat, play under shade’. Students without hats have to sit under the blue shade in the lunch breaks. Please make sure your child has a hat for sun protection. All students need to wear their full summer uniform, including plain BLACK school shoes/runners every day. Please note: students cannot wear leggings or tights with their summer dresses. Polo shirts and jumpers must have the school logo. Hats do not need to have a school logo – however, they must be navy, sun smart hats. Please remember to clearly label all your child’s jumpers and other belongings.
 
Art
All students are required to have an art smock for art. This will protect their uniform when they are in the art room. An art smock can be any old shirt or top from home that is no longer needed.
 
Specialist Timetable
3P: Tuesday - P.E. & Art / Wednesday - Library / Friday - STEM
3S: Tuesday - Art & Italian / Wednesday - Library / Thursday - P.E. 
3N: Tuesday - P.E./ & STEM / Wednesday - Library / Friday - Italian 
3K: Tuesday - P.E. & Art / Wednesday - Library / Thursday - Italian / Friday - STEM  
3D: Tuesday - P.E. & STEM / Wednesday - Library / Friday - Italian
 
Literacy
 
Reading and Viewing:
  • Reading for meaning, finding and explaining the main ideas in a story and making inferences.
  • Reading for different purposes; that is, enjoyment, research and finding relevant information.
  • Developing and using strategies for working out the meaning of unfamiliar words and words in context.
  • Answering questions about texts verbally, in writing and from multiple-choice options while justifying and proving answers.
 Writing:
  • Learning to use correct punctuation, spelling and paragraphs when writing sentences and texts.
  • Learning to plan and write a narrative, including a beginning, middle and end.
  • Using sound, syllable and familiar patterns to assist and improve their working knowledge of spelling, using the THRASS approach.
  •  Developing neat handwriting that is carefully formed and consistent in size and slope.
 Speaking and Listening:
  • Listening attentively to retell and summarise accurately.
  • Asking and answering questions, volunteering information and justifying their opinions.
  • Practising using appropriate tone and volume in all speaking situations.
  • Sharing their ideas, insights and discoveries clearly with others
 
Mathematics
Number and Algebra:
  • Using place value to determine the size and order of whole numbers to tens of thousands then applying this knowledge to solve addition and subtraction problems.
  • Revising and learning addition facts using the strategies.
  • Recognising the relationship between addition and subtraction.
  • Recalling the multiplication and related division facts of 2, 5 and 10.
 Measurement and Geometry:
  • Creating and interpreting simple grid maps to show positions and pathways.
 
Statistics and Probability:
  • Creating and interpreting simple graphs, making factual statements about the information in the graphs.
  • Using everyday opportunities to gather information, record data and make accurate statements about their findings.
 
 

Integrated Studies

This term our topic is “We are One, We are Many.” The questions we will be focussing on are:

  1. What are Australia’s national symbols, emblems and why are they significant to Australia’s culture?
  2. What are Australia’s celebrations and commemorations and why are they significant to Australia’s culture?
  3. Why is it important to remember/celebrate our heritage and our nation?
  4. How have people from various cultural groups contributed to the nation and local community?