Year 3

Parent Communication

Last Updated - 21 September 2026

Welcome to the Year 3 Class Page

This is an external page voluntarily managed by Class Parents and P&F to assist parents in keeping up-to-date with current news and dates

Week 10 of 10 - Schedule (8.20am - 3.00pm)

Monday

3M - PE Uniform
3H - Winter School Uniform
3M - Library (bring library bag)
All - Cello

Tuesday

All - Winter School Uniform
Enrichment - bookings open 12:30pm - link

Wednesday

3H - PE Uniform
3M - Winter School Uniform
3H - Library (bring library bag)

Thursday

All - Winter School Uniform
Honours Assembly @ Mosman Village Church @ 9:30-10.15am (only if you have received an email regarding your son)
Last Day - normal pick up time!

Friday

Have a great holiday everyone!
Term 4 - commences Tuesday 13 October

Weekly Update

Term 4 Enrichment - Bookings open Tuesday 22 Sept @ 12:30pm - link here
Save the Date - Grandparents Morning Tea - Term 4 - Thursday 22 October 8:45-10:30am.
Summer Sport Term 4 Information - After-school training and Saturday games commence in Week 1 and conclude in Week 6 - see link to Prep Summer Sports Overview here (and updated sports section below). FYI - basketball numbers here.

Year 3 Social Events

Year 3 Social Calendar!

Save these dates!

Please put these dates in your diaries! We would love you to join us for our Year 3 social events over the course of this year! More details will be sent out for each respective activity closer to the date, but in the meantime lock in your babysitters!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

xxxx

Summer Sports - Term 4

Summer Sports Training

Sports training is held after school one afternoon each week (After-School Training), combined with an in-school training session every second Friday (In-School Training).

Wednesday (After-School) Training

Term 4 - Commences Wed 14 Oct (Week 1) - concludes Wed 18 Nov (Week 6)

Time - 3:00-4:30pm
Uniform - boys to bring their full basketball and cricket uniform with reversible training shirt
Basketball Location = School
Cricket Location = Balmoral Oval
Pick up - at your son's allocated venue (4:30pm)

Friday (In-School) Training

Held every second week (odd weeks: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11)

Uniform - boys wear PE uniform (navy polo) - Gear not required
Basketball Location = TBC
Cricket Location = TBC
Pick up - TBC or School (3pm)

Wet Weather - Training - please assume training is on unless you receive a Prep notification that it has been cancelled (via email or Prep App).

Saturday Games

IPSHA Summer Sport Competition

Recommences = Round 7 (Saturday 17 October - Week 1)
Concludes = Round 12 (Saturday 21 November - Week 6)
IPSHA sport teams will be announced via the School App each Thursday.

Sickness or Wet Weather

Sickness - if your son is unwell or unable to attend at the last minute - please contact another parent in your team so they can pass on the message to your coach.
Unavailable - if your son will be unavailable, please inform Mr Riddett in advance at sriddett@mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au.
Wet Weather Line (Saturdays) - 9990 9196 - this is updated on Saturdays between 6:30am and 7am. It has the most up-to-date information on the status of your game (if the message has not been updated, the game is on as scheduled).

Key Resources

Prep sports - Website
Prep Summer Sports Overview - here
Basketball numbers here

Important Dates & Term Newsletter

Term 3 Year Group Newsletters - here

Term Dates

Week 1 - Friday 24 July - Assembly NAIDOC Week Celebration (Mosman Village Church)

Week 1 - Saturday 25 July - IPSHA Winter Sport (Rd 8) recommences

Week 2 - Tuesday 28 July - EE - Year 6 Incursion (Tues - Fri/Sustainability)

Week 2 - Wednesday 29 July - Maths Olympiad Competition (Maths Challenge Boys)

Week 2 - Thursday 30 July - Sydney Academy of Chess Inter-Schools Competition (select boys)

Week 3 - Monday 3 August - Writing ICAS Assessments (week commencing)

Week 3 - Wednesday 5 August - Years 3-6 Australian Maths Competition (Maths Challenge Boys)

Week 3 - Saturday 8 August - Final Round of IPSHA Winter Sport

Week 4 - Monday 10 August - English ICAS Assessments (week commencing)

Week 4 - Monday 10 August - Upcycling Competition Exhibition (MP Library)

Week 4 - Tuesday 11 August - Parent Camp Info Session 3.30 - 4PM in 3H Class Room

Week 4 - Wednesday 12 August - Whole Class Photos

Week 4 - Thursday 13 August - School Group and Sport Photos

Week 4 - Saturday 15 August - Barker Invitational Athletics Carnival (Barker College - select boys)

Week 5 - Monday 17 August - Snow Sports NSW/ACT/QLD State Championships (Perisher - 17-21 August)

Week 5 - Monday 17 August - Science ICAS Assessments (week commencing)

Week 5 - Thursday 20 August - Learning Celebration - compulsory EE-Year 6 (5PM - 7.30PM)

Week 5 - Saturday 22 August - Shore Invitational Athletics Carnival (sOPAC - select boys)

Week 6 - Monday 24 August - Mathematics ICAS Assessments (week commencing)

Week 6 - Monday 24 August - Book Week commences

Week 6 - Tuesday 25 August - Book Week Parade (dress up and parade)

Week 6 - Wednesday 26 August - IPSHA Athletics Canrnival (Homebush - select boys)

Week 7 - Tuesday 1 September - Snow Sports Australian Interschool Championships (Perisher 1-6 September)

Week 7 - Tuesday 1 September - EE - Year 6 Author Visit Peter Carnavas

Week 7 - Friday 4 September - Father's Day Breakfast

Week 8 - Monday 7 September - Parent Teacher Interviews commence

Week 8 - Wednesday 9 September - Maths Olympiad Competition (Maths Challenge boys)

Week 9 - Wednesday 16 September - Years3/4 Lake Macquarie Camp (Wednesday - Friday)

Week 10 - Thursday 24 September - Honours Assembly (11.30AM - 12.30PM Mosman Village Church)

Week 10 - Thursday 24 September - Term 3 concludes

School Event Schedule - 2026

Father’s Day Breakfast - Fri 4 Sep

Grandparents Day - Thu 22 Oct

Year 3 Social Event Schedule - 2026

Mum's Social Event - Friday 31 July

Dad's Social event - Friday 14 August

Mum and Son Event - Saturday 29 August

End of Year Celebration and Teacher Thank You - Friday 30 October

Terrey Hills

Uniform - PE uniform with house-coloured t-shirts to be worn
No lunch orders - packed recess and lunch required
Parent volunteers are encouraged - please email your class teacher if you'd like to volunteer.
Volunteers at Terrey Hills need to comply with the volunteering requirements as below (WWCC and Volunteer Form).

Term 3 Dates:

Tuesday 11 August
Thursday 3 September

Volunteering

All school volunteers must complete a Volunteer Form and have a current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Please send completed forms to volunteer@mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au at least one day prior.

Canteen - Daily volunteers are required for the recess period 10:20-11:20am. Please sign up using this link for a 1-hour shift any day(s) during school term.
Second Hand Uniform Shop - Please join the volunteer roster - opening the shop once per month. If you are interested, please contact P&F.
For questions please contact P&F on pandf@mosmanprep.nsw.edu.au

Absences and Travel

Absences need to be logged via the School App (Orbit) prior to 8.20am.
Late arrivals must report to Reception before proceeding to their classroom.
Early departures must be emailed to the Office and classroom teacher prior to the day - boys are then collected from Reception at departure time.
Changes to regular travel arrangements must be emailed to the school and classroom teacher by 12pm that day. For emergencies please call the Office directly on 9968 4044.