Just like that we have reached the end of Term 3. After ten weeks together, Year Three has shown great growth individually and as a class. We have continued to work on positive relationships and interactions with others, appropriate reactions in situations and instil being respectful, responsible, resilient and ready to learn every day. 

In English, we are wrapping up the Persuasion unit and the students have been busy creating their brochure to convince people to visit Weipa for their next family holiday. They have been researching and writing persuasive sentences about the flora, fauna, history, geography and attractions to entice people to visit.  

In Mathematics, the students have thoroughly enjoyed having a mini Year Three Supermarket set up to help them with calculating the total cost of items and change to give. Role playing and using concrete materials has been a great way to consolidate their learning.  The Fractions unit has been more challenging as we explore half, quarters, thirds and fifths of shapes and collections of objects. Using concrete materials, paper and pizza topic has been a fun way to explore what equal parts looks like.  

The Year 3 students thoroughly enjoyed working with Josh Arnold on the St Joseph's School song. There were certainly some hidden talents that came out through working with Josh and it was great to see Year Three so enthusiastic about writing the song. We hope you like it just as much as we do.  

Wishing all the Year Three families a safe and enjoyable holiday. Stay healthy and I look forward to seeing you return safely in Term 4.   

In Faith, 

Mrs Michelle Gear