Year 3 

As we wrap up Term 3, Year 3 students have been busy exploring a wide range of exciting learning experiences across all subject areas.

English & Science – Melting Chocolate
This week, students combined English and Science by writing procedural recounts of our investigation: How does heat affect a solid piece of chocolate? They carefully followed steps in a science experiment to observe how adding heat can change a solid into a liquid. Students then created a procedural recount to explain how they did the experiment and what they learned about heat, solids, liquids and mass.

Mathematics – Time and Shapes
In Mathematics, our focus has been on telling time to the minute and using this to calculate the duration of events. Students have also explored the features of 2D shapes (like hexagons, rectangles and triangles) and investigated 3D objects (such as pyramids, prisms, and cylinders), building their understanding of the world around them in both flat and solid forms.

Digital Technologies – Hardware, Software and Computational Thinking
Students have been learning about the differences between hardware and software in computers. They have also been introduced to computational thinking, practising how to break down problems into smaller steps and test solutions. Using these skills, students began designing their own games, applying creativity alongside logical thinking.

Health – Stereotypes and Situational Awareness
In Health, students discussed stereotypes, recognising how assumptions about people can be unfair and can influence us to make decisions that are not fair. They also explored situational awareness – how we can use our senses to notice what is happening around us to keep safe and make good choices in different environments.

Religion – The Beatitudes
In Religion, Year 3 have been reflecting on The Beatitudes and what they mean for us in daily life. Students considered how Jesus’ teachings guide us to live with kindness, peace, and fairness, and they shared ways we can put these values into action in our classroom and community.

It has been a wonderful term of learning and growth. We are so proud of the effort and enthusiasm Year 3 has shown and look forward to continuing the journey together in Term 4!

Debra Hamilton

Year 3 teacher

St Joseph’s Parish School Weipa