Term 1 Class News

Week 5

We have only been back for 5 weeks and already Year 3 have done so much!

This term we are exploring the text types Narrative and Description. In Science and Technology we are learning about structures and building materials and for HSIE we are looking at Co-operating Communities and our place as community members in Denman.

In preparation for the National Assessments, which will take place in Term 2, Year 3 has been working very hard developing skills in literacy and numeracy, focusing on test strategies.

Thank you to all the Year 3 parents, you have made the students transition to primary a successful one and I look forward to further opportunities to chat with you.

Also, I would like to thank all parents who help during reading groups; with such a large class your presence is always welcome.                                                                                       Liz Sealey

Term 2 Class News

Week 2

Welcome back for another term, it is certainly going to be a busy one!

Week 3 of this term will see the students sitting the NAPLAN exams. Students have been busy practising for these tests and working hard towards them.

Term 2 will see Year 3 learning all about the British Colonisation of Australia and our solar system. The students will also be practising their writing skills in Recount and Information Reports, in addition to putting on their dancing shoes to learn some great dance classics as well as some new groovy moves.

Last Friday we walked the cross country track and we have been working solidly on our speeches, so Year 3 is very excited about participating in these events.

I look forward to having another great term together.                                            Liz Sealey

Week 10

Semester 1 is almost over and Year 3 has had an extra jam packed term.

We recently moved to another room and have settled in nicely. We now have more space to move, better facilities and are happy with our new surroundings which include a lovely garden area where we can have reading groups. This term we have been busy learning about Australian history, the solar system, dancing, art, recounts and information reports.

We have had fun learning skills for our up and coming athletics carnival and the children have really been enjoying their time with Milo Sport.

At the end of this term, we farewell the Koch family and Year 3 will greatly miss Sebastian and wish he and Hugo all the best at their new school.

Next term I’m sure will be just as busy and we look forward to all the new things we have to do, see and learn.                                                                                                                                       Liz Sealey

Term 3 Class News

Week 7

This term has been an exciting and busy one for Year 3.

We have been studying Australian communities and how they have changed over time for our HSIE unit. We have also just begun to learn all about magnetic attraction and energy in Science.

Year 3 are learning to write “explanations” and “expositions” and will shortly be studying “procedures”.

The students have been learning various game skills like kicking, dodging, throwing and catching and have been learning netball skills with Mrs Whiteman for sport.

The term is quickly coming to an end but before it does, we will be embarking on an excursion to “Science in the City” in Newcastle during week 9. We are very excited about it and anticipate a spectacular day.                                                                                                                      Liz Sealey

Term 3 Class News

Week 5

This term, Year 3 has been very busy working hard and getting ready for the end of the year. The students are very excited that soon they will be in Year 4. We have been learning about inside the human body for our Science unit and all about us and what makes us unique in PD/H/PE. We have started to play French Cricket for sport which we are finding most enjoyable as we learn new skills and strategies to win the game. Year 3 has also been doing a lot of work on Discussions and are about to start learning to write a Response and begin our HSIE unit on People and Their Beliefs. We are very much looking forward to Intensive Swimming and the Happy Harold Life Van experience. The year has gone so fast and I would just like to thank all the Year 3 parents for their help throughout the year, I have enjoyed meeting you all immensely. Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year.                                                                                                 Liz Sealey.