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

2. 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.

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

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

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

6. Integrated Unit
Thrills and Spills – PBL

7. 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.

8. 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 minutes per night and other homework tasks for 20 minutes.

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. NAPLAN

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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.