These last 2 weeks have been very busy for us in the grade 3 community. We have worked conscientiously to complete all four of the NAPLAN tests and have now began working on our new topic areas.

We have started a new literacy area of study on personal narrative. We have enjoyed exploring our own personal experiences to write our personal narrative and are looking forward to publishing our finished copies. In numeracy lessons we have continued to develop our knowledge of place value through engaging game-based activities as well as practiced creating 3D objects and their nets using hands-on materials such as toothpicks, and Geofix.

On Harmony Day, we dedicated our efforts to our CBL community project, working together on the completion of the community quilt. This achievement was guided by our previous collective investigating sessions, where we delved into the exploration of significance of symbols representing our diverse cultures and backgrounds. With the active participation of our parents, we brought our design brief to life, uniting our community in this meaningful endeavour.

😃Harmony Day celebration🎉

Over the past two weeks in our Grade 3 community we have been working through our NAPLAN test taking unit. We have been familiarising ourselves with different NAPLAN style questions in the areas of reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy. 

We've continued to deepen our understanding of communities in our CBL lessons and have enjoyed exploring our own cultures, traditions and beliefs as well as comparing and contrasting these with others in our class. We are looking forward to sharing our experiences of community and culture during our Harmony Day celebrations on Thursday the 28th of March. Families will be invited into our classrooms in session 5 to join us in creating an art representation of our communities. Grade 3 have also been exploring different outdoor sports and games in Grade 3 sports sessions. We have been practicing different sporting skills and strategies and learning to work as a team to achieve a common goal.

*Please remember to look at the Calendar in Compass for any upcoming events!

March 21st

•  Harmony Day, parents are welcomed to join in the activity for the last session (2:10PM-3:10PM).

March 27th  

• Last day of student attendance, regular finish at 3.10pm. 

• Pyjama day. Please remind your child to come to school in their favourite pair of pyjamas.
  
  

Over the past two weeks in our Grade 3 community, we've been busy wrapping up our Learning to Learn program in Week 3. Students immersed themselves in understanding and demonstrating our school's core values and classroom expectations. As they settled into their new classroom routines, a sense of camaraderie and responsibility flourished among them.

Transitioning into Week 4, our focus shifted towards literacy and numeracy in preparation for the upcoming NAPLAN test in Week 7. Alongside these essential skills, we've embarked on our Community-Based Learning (CBL) journey, delving into the theme of Community for the term. It's been inspiring to see students engage with real-world concepts, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. Additionally, clarity on homework expectations has been established, empowering students to take ownership of their learning beyond the classroom walls. As we continue this enriching journey, we're excited to witness the growth and exploration that lies ahead.