Welcome to 3H 2017 Mrs Darleen Hogan Thank you for taking the time to come in this evening.

New Rewards System 4 merit awards are given each Friday for following the school values. 3 merit awards = Deputy Principal Award 1 Deputy Principal Award + 2 merit awards = Principal Award + School Medal We use a common language across the school when it comes to behaviour in the classroom and in the playground. Our values include: Integrity - Participation Respect - Fairness Excellence - Democracy Responsibility - Care Cooperation The whole school uses the behaviour thermometer. Two yellow cards in a day = automatic Red Card. Two Red Cards in a term and parents receive written notification.

English Reading: The Twits – Roald Dahl Writing: Seven Steps to writing Success (whole school to implement) Spelling: (including Spelling Bee) Grammar: Poetry: Reading Box:

Mathematics Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics and Probability Mathletics (strong focus on working mathematically, the language of maths and problem solving)

Science: History: Geography: Term 1: Smooth Moves – (forces, gravity, friction) History: We Remember – Community and Remembrance Geography: Term 2:

Integrated Unit Thrills and Spills – PBL

Our Timetable Monday: Tuesday: Library. Wednesday: Scripture and Italian Thursday: Performing Arts Groups Got Game (Terms 1 and 4) Homework due. Friday: PSSA / School Sport 9:20-11:20am. Homework is sent home.

Homework Homework helps establish the habits of study, concentration and discipline. Parents also have the opportunity to see their child progress. Homework is given out on a Friday and brought back on a Thursday. Oral reading is recommended for 10-15 minutes per night and other homework tasks for 20 minutes.

Technology Studyladder, Mathletics, Spell-a-drome, Bug Club iPads in the classroom Computer lab time Access at home

What is new for Year 3 students? Stage 2 Public Speaking Competition in Term 3 and Multicultural in Term 2 Swimming/Athletics Carnivals District, Regional, State, Nationals Competitions Performing Arts Groups (Stage 2) Science Club Training Band NAPLAN – Term 2 (9th, 10th and 11th May) – we encourage all children to try their best

ICAS SUBJECT ICAS SITTING DATE Digital Technologies 23 May Science I.C.A.S. Competitions - The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are independent skills-based assessments with a competition element. Commonly referred to as the UNSW tests (grade based tests, certificates are awarded and additional costs are required if you choose for your child to participate). Are held in May, June and August. ICAS SUBJECT ICAS SITTING DATE Digital Technologies 23 May Science 30 May Writing 12-16 June Spelling 14 June English 1 August Mathematics 15 August

NAPLAN

What else is new? P.S.S.A. team sports – There are three seasons and during each season a different sport is offered. Please keep in mind that Yr 3 students are competing against Yr 4 students, who have had an extra 12 months to develop their skills. If your child is unsuccessful at selection trials please encourage them to try their best and remind them about the exciting opportunities that are offered at school e.g. Volleyball Session 1 – skill focus for a particular sport and competitive activities. Session 2 - creative interest based lessons e.g. drama, technology such as iPads.

Classroom Helpers Please remember that when you volunteer to help in the classroom, you act with discretion and confidentiality. A child’s individual progress and classroom behaviour should not be discussed with any other parents. This is a topic for the classroom teacher and an individual child’s parents to discuss. We will need parent helpers for Reading Groups as well as individual reading, if you have some time available, please let me know so we can arrange a timetable.

Please Remember… How important punctuality is for your children Label all belongings before they come to school Send in absence notes if your child has been absent and always sign your child in and out during school hours Medication is to be handed in to office with all instructions and is administered by office staff Sign up to our online newsletter and School Stream App Lost property is on K-2 site and outside office. Please send a signed note to myself if there is a change in your pick up routine eg. friend picking up Library books should be returned before the morning bell

Any Questions?? Thank you! Thank you again for coming along tonight, I look forward to working with you this year to help your child achieve their educational goals.