Year 3 Community Blog

Welcome to the Year 3 Community Blog!

This blog will showcase learning by our Year 3 students throughout the year with pictures, quotes and information.

We hope you enjoy seeing what happens inside our classrooms!

Meet the Year 3 Teachers!

sAMANTHA hARGREAVES

3A Teacher


Hello! I'm Ms Hargreaves and I'm very excited to be 3A's classroom teacher and the Year 3 Learning Specialist for 2024. 

I have been at ACPS since 2018 and have even taught in South Korea!

I love football, Formula 1, Kpop and have recently started to learn how to play golf. Can't wait to get to know you all this year!  

jENNA BEATTIE

3A Teacher


Hi, I'm Mrs Beattie. I am the Year 4 Learning Specialist and this is my 11th year of teaching. I am currently teaching Year 3 part time and leading the Year 4 cohort. I have a husband and a son Oliver and when I am not teaching I am hanging out with family, friends and my dog Delilah. I love reading and watching different sports. If you see me around, come and say hi!


SIJIA HUANG

3B Teacher

Hello, I'm Ms Huang! I'm a graduate teacher and I'm so happy to have 3B. I come from China and have been in Australia for 9 years. I live with my partner and have 2 pets, a rabbit (Doudou) and a cat (Guanguan). I love playing the piano, exploring nature, and watching documentary. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

Stephanie CAUCHI

3C Teacher

Hi, I'm Ms Cauchi! I'm really excited to teach grade 3C. This is my second year teaching at Aitken Creek PS. Last year I taught grade 2A and I'm very excited to teach this cohort again.

Malithi RATNAYAKE

3D Teacher


Hi! I'm Miss R! This is my first year at ACPS! I have taught grade 3/4 in regional Victoria for the last 3 years. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. I’m so excited to get to know you all! 

Ebru (Emma) ZENGIN

3E Teacher


Hi, I'm  Mrs. Zengin and I am the teacher for 3E. I have been an teacher for eight years and I have been at ACPS for six years. This is my second year teaching Grade 3 and I am very excited to be working with the Grade 3's again this year!

Valerie MYERS

3F Teacher

My name is Valerie Myers. I like dogs and have a dog, his name is Bailey. I also like music, watching live comedy shows and eating out. My aim is to get every student in my class reach their maximum potential by giving them opportunities to learn. I am looking forward to this new and exciting year at Aitken Creek Primary School. 

Meet the year 3 Education Support staff

fiona

3A & 3B Education Support

Hi, my name is Ms Nield and I have been working as an ES at ACPS for almost 11 years. I have a 15 year old daughter and I love spending time with her. I, also love to read, go to the beach and spend time with my friends and family. This year I am working in 3A and 3B and I am so excited to working with them. Here's to an amazing 2024.

raga

3C & 3D Education Support

Hi i'm Ms.Raga and this is my first year as an ES. My hobbies include cooking and playing with my kids. Im very much excited and looking forward to have a great year ahead with working on Grade 3C and 3D.

sam

3E & 3F Education Support

Hi i'm Mrs S. I've been here at ACPS for 7 years. I love working with kids and my hobbies are watching movies and listening to music. Looking forward to having a great time with you in grade 3 this year.

Resources

Here are some websites that might be useful......

Upcoming dates:

Meet the Teacher - Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th of February 3:30 - 5:30

Athletics Day - Thursday March 7th

Labour Day - Monday March 11th 

NAPLAN - Week 7 & 8 (11th March - 22nd March)

School Photos - Monday 4th March & Tuesday 5th March

End of Term 1 - Wednesday 27th March