What a wonderful and busy Term 2 it was! We’re looking forward to another great term of learning ahead.

Integrated Studies

Our Integrated Studies unit this term is “Designing a Difference - Food and Our Planet”. We will be investigating ways of producing food and fibre, and where our food comes from before it gets to our plate. We are looking forward to visiting Edendale Farm where we will explore our food footprint, growing  our own food, sustainable farming and how to reduce waste by shopping smarter.

Maths

In maths this term we will be reinforcing the learning taught in Semester 1 as well as introducing some new topics. We will be conveying units on multiplication, division, area, shape and money. As always, we encourage all students to practise their maths skills at home in their everyday lives and practise the recall of their times tables.

Spelling and Handwriting

In Term 3 we will continue with our spelling approach of Word Inquiry. We will be focussing on what words sound like, look like as well as the etymology of words and various spelling rules. In handwriting, the Grade 3’s will be practising joined cursive handwriting and will work towards gaining their pen licence. We know the students are very excited by this!

Writing

In Writing this term we will be exploring seeds and using this as motivation to create ideas for writing. Students will be given many opportunities to respond to these seeds by using the structure of a wide range of text types.

Reading 

We will continue with our Workshop Model in Reading in which students learn strategies to support their comprehension, accuracy and reading with expression. We will focus on a different strategy each week.

Swimming

In Week 2, the Grade 3 students will be participating in daily 1 hour swimming lessons at Knox Leisure Works. Thank you to our parents who have already volunteered to help with swimming, please let your child’s teacher know if you would like to help. The roster will be sent out in Week 1 and posted to Class Dojo.

DigiTech

The Grade 3s will commence DigiTech with Mr Jones in Term 3. They will have 6 one hour sessions through the term.

SunSmart
As we are a SunSmart school, please be aware that students will be required to wear hats from the 1st of September.

As always, if you have any questions or queries throughout the term, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.

Thank you all for a great first half of the year! We are all looking forward to another fantastic Term 3.

Robyn Durrand, Liana Ellis, Jacki Iuliano, Nicki Stephens and Andrew Weekes

Term 3 Newsletter