1. Welcome to the Year 3 Syndicate Ms Von Sierakowski Associate Principal Mrs Olivia Martin Syndicate Leader 1b Mrs Robyn Wee 1a Mrs Wendy Morgan 1c Mrs Robyn Morrison 1d

2. Issues/problems? Please approach your class teacher first Email/phone call/organise an appointment Team leader..Mrs Martin Ms Von Sierakowski Principal…Mr. Jenkin

4. What will you notice about Year 3? Middle school….bridge to the senior school Differences? Desk…independence expectations…Standardised testing ….PAT maths test/Schonell spelling testing Homework book.. mathematics for some students Formal speech.. oral language E learning communication.. wiki page Home readers…not always every night…choice Reading to learn … greater emphasis on comprehension

5. Classroom Organisation There are 4 classes in the Year 3 syndicate Even mix of boys/girls in each class/ ability and personality Mrs Murray.. Specialist music classes Mrs Margaret Murray.. specialist art classes Mr. Mannion.. Specialist PE lessons Cross grouping for mathematics Each class timetable is slightly different depending on library, music and P/E times

6. Routines Classroom routines are established as quickly as possible Children are encouraged to be independent, unpack own bags, order their lunch, care for their belongings etc Children are encouraged to look after their own belongings, they move from a group table tray of stationery to looking after their own stationery and using a pencil case. Can stationery items please be labeled…even rubbers…glue sticks…extra pencils and glue sticks have been stored. Note large not small glue stick Book bags need to come to school daily

7. Timetable Each classroom timetable is different, however core subject areas such as reading, language, mathematics and spelling are all taught at the same time across the syndicate Timetables can often change weekly. The daily programme is displayed on the whiteboard Spelling is on a Monday and Friday

8. Oral language/Listening Your child will present a formal speech this year 2-3 minutes long. (Details will follow at the end of Term 2). You will have school holidays to get started. Speech writing will also be part of home learning. Children will present their speech in their home group and if they are selected they will go through to the semi finals and then the finals in the school hall with the Year 4 finalists. There is a Y4 and Y3 speech winner Children are encouraged to speak with clarity, confidence, expression and in a logical sequence. Opportunities in the classroom for speaking - class news, buzz groups, current events

9. Written Language Children are grouped according to abilities In year 3 it is our expectation that written language should be legible, accurate and set out effectively Variety of written language topics will be covered Here is a good example of the Year 3 standard of writing

10. Reading Support your child by listening to them read each night and question them about their reading Children are ability grouped and progress monitored and recorded Home readers need to be returned the next day Many home readers at higher levels are not taken home. On these occasions children can either choose from a group box in the classroom or start reading small chapter books.

11. Year 3 Landscape Learning Term One – All about Me! - Keeping Ourselves Safe (Major Focus)

12. Mathematics: Numeracy Stages There are 8 Stages which cover Strategy and Knowledge Expectation that at the end of Year 3 that children will be working at Stage 5 (Level 2 of the National Curriculum) Children will be grouped according to their numeracy stage and work in groups National Standard reports indicate what numeracy stage your child is on Some students will be required to purchase the Mathematics home learning book – strategy level 4/5 Other students will receive a Basic Facts/Knowledge handout weekly to help your child’s mathematical ability

13. Knowledge is where you as the parents and caregivers can help

14. Maths Website For more information and activities to do at home visit www.nzmaths.co.nz Go to the family section

15. E Learning What is this? Learning using technology available.. less emphasis on book work.. learning each year is faster and fluid.. knowledge can change…your child will need the confidence to use these tools.. Role: facilitators not the masters… Incorporated into all subject areas…. Wiki pages are currently being set up and your child’s teacher will send home instructions on how this works. Your child will experience many new E-Learning activities this year … photostory, google maps, wiki pages, padlet, fotobabble, prezi Learning how to be a responsible digital citizen

16. Home Learning Home learning mathematics pages go home on Friday. If your child is away – check your class wiki page Home learning is to be returned the following Thursday/Friday – ask your teacher Home reading is part of home learning Spelling is part of home learning Weekly poem is part of home reading Formal spelling – Monday and Friday. On Monday weekly words will go home and on Friday the weekly words are tested, notebooks will stay at school on Friday A note will be sent home if there is no homework. Parents, please check your child’s mathematics home learning together before returning it to school on Thursday. Research has shown the most effective and beneficial homework=working together with your child. NOT totally independent.

17. Points of Interest Your child needs an art shirt Uniform to be named (please double check this, especially jerseys and hats) – red container outside 1a is for Year 3 lost property Assembly once a term Water bottles term 1 and 4 in the classroom Food allergies – talk to your child's teacher Y3 syndicate newsletter each term with an outline of the terms programme. PC Awards Absences – please ring the school office If you child is late due to an appointment etc please sign them in or out of school at the office

18. GRATEFUL thanks to parents who offer to help with road patrol. If you are free to do so, please let me know. Seasons Programme available each term Bible starts Week 6– written note if children are not participating if has not been specified on the enrolment form Swimming Programme…later in the year(free) Help is also needed with putting readers away and resource making – teachers really appreciate any assistance you can give so please let your child’s teacher know if you can help

19. Term One important dates Year 3 Assembly – Friday Week 3 Parent discussions over two evenings…Monday and Wednesday..…week 8 School picnic on Friday 27 February End of term 1 – April 2

20. And finally…