Level 3 Website

Welcome to Grade 3 2026!

This website is for you to access:

Upcoming learning occurring in the 3 classrooms
Important dates ahead
Term 1 timetable
Homework
A Level 3 extended absence choice board.

If you have any questions please contact your child's teacher.

Important Dates

5th February - Community Afternoon 3:30-5:30

13th February - Welcome to Country at Mullauna

3rd March - Footsteps Dance

6th March - Pupil Free Day

9th March - Labour Day

10th March - Footsteps Dance

18th March - Footsteps Dance

18th March - Harmony Evening 5:00-7:00

30th March - Parent Teacher Conferences

31st March - Parent Teacher Conferences

1st April - Parent Teacher Conferences

2nd April - Whole School Cross Country and Last Day of Term

Term 1 timetable

Key Learning

READING

This term, students will develop their reading skills through our Reader’s Workshop approach. Reader’s Workshop will provide structured opportunities for students to engage with a variety of texts, practise key reading strategies, and reflect on their understanding through discussion and independent reading.

Students will begin by exploring persuasive texts, with a focus on making connections. They will learn to connect ideas in texts to their own experiences, other texts, and the wider world in order to better understand an author’s message, opinions and purpose.

Students will then focus on narrative texts. During this unit, they will practise key comprehension strategies, including:

Visualising to create mental images of characters, settings and events
Predicting by using clues from the text and illustrations to anticipate what might happen next
Making connections to deepen their understanding of stories

NAPLAN practice activities will be embedded throughout the term. These activities will support students in becoming familiar with question types, building reading stamina, and applying their comprehension strategies in a testing context.

Throughout the term, students will be encouraged to share their thinking, listen to others’ ideas, and grow in confidence as engaged and thoughtful readers.

WRITING

This term, students will develop their writing skills through a Writer’s Workshop approach. Writer’s Workshop will provide structured opportunities for students to plan, draft, revise and publish their writing, while building confidence and independence as writers.

Students will begin by exploring persuasive writing. They will learn how to clearly express an opinion, provide reasons to support their ideas, and write for a specific purpose and audience. A strong focus will be placed on making connections to real-life experiences and familiar topics to strengthen their arguments.

Students will then focus on narrative writing. During this unit, they will develop their ability to create engaging stories by planning characters, settings and simple story structures. Students will practise using descriptive language and sequencing ideas to bring their stories to life.

Students will also explore imaginative writing, where they will be encouraged to use creativity and originality to develop ideas. They will experiment with language, illustrations and storytelling techniques to create imaginative pieces that reflect their own ideas and interests.

NAPLAN practice activities will be embedded throughout the term. These activities will support students in becoming familiar with writing prompts, planning their ideas, and responding to tasks within a set timeframe.

Throughout the term, students will be supported to edit their work, reflect on feedback, and share their writing with others, helping them grow as confident and capable writers.

MATHS

This term, students will develop their mathematical understanding through a Mathematics Workshop approach. This approach will provide structured opportunities for hands-on learning, guided instruction, and independent practice, supporting students to build confidence and deepen their understanding.

Students will focus on place value, developing their understanding of numbers to at least 10 000. They will explore how numbers can be represented in different ways using materials, diagrams and number sentences. Students will learn to read, write, order and compare numbers, and will use place value knowledge to explain the value of digits within numbers.

Students will also focus on addition, building fluency and accuracy using a range of strategies. They will practise mental and written methods, including partitioning numbers, number lines and efficient written strategies to solve addition problems. Students will apply their addition skills in real-world contexts and problem-solving situations.

NAPLAN practice activities will be embedded throughout the term. These activities will support students in becoming familiar with NAPLAN-style questions, applying place value and addition strategies to word problems, and developing confidence in working independently under test-like conditions.

Throughout the term, students will engage in problem-solving tasks that encourage them to explain their thinking, select appropriate strategies, and make connections between place value and addition. Mathematical language will be explicitly taught and used to support clear communication of ideas.

Assessment and practice tasks will be ongoing, allowing teachers to monitor progress and support students in consolidating their learning. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their strategies and develop confidence as capable and independent mathematicians.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

During the Term, students will focus on Health and Wellbeing, with an emphasis on understanding and managing strong emotions. Students will learn about the Zones of Regulation, identifying different emotional states and practising strategies to help regulate emotions, make positive choices and return to a calm, ready-to-learn state.

Students will also participate in the Friendology program, building skills for healthy and respectful relationships. Lessons will include Inner Ninja, focusing on self-control and confidence; Making Friends, exploring positive ways to connect with others; and Friendship Facts, developing realistic understandings of friendships. Students will use the Friend-o-Meter to recognise how friendships feel and learn about Friendship Fires, identifying behaviours that strengthen or damage relationships. Together, these lessons will support emotional wellbeing, empathy and positive social interactions.

HUMANITIES

This term, students will learn about making fair and thoughtful choices and how these choices affect others in our communities.

Students will explore what is right and fair, and how values, rules, and responsibilities help guide the way people behave and work together. They will learn that communities have shared expectations that support fairness, respect and cooperation.

Students will also learn that people may think differently about situations based on their personal experiences, feelings and interests. They will explore how qualities such as kindness and generosity can influence decisions and help build positive relationships.

Through class discussions and real-life examples, students will develop an understanding of how ethical thinking helps people contribute positively to their school and wider community.

Homework

In Grade 3, students should be reading for 10-15 minutes each day and recording this in their diary. Teachers will be checking parent/carer signatures each Friday.

Term 1: Book Report

This term we are asking students to create a book report at home. Please see the details outling this project here.

Level 3 Extended Absence Choice Board

The extended absence choice board activities are designed to keep students engaged and aligned with the Victorian Curriculum during an extended absence (over a week).

Please find the link here.

If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

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