Year 3 Weekly News - Matthew Flinders 2026

Year 3 The Week Ahead - Week 4

We’ve had a wonderful week in Year 3 and thoroughly enjoyed our Street Science incursion. Students were excited to explore the school grounds as they identified living things and investigated them using digital microscopes. The workshop introduced students to observing and describing scientific features of animals and plants—skills we will continue to build on throughout our upcoming Impact unit of work. Communication with teachers  A reminder to families that any urgent messages during the school day should be directed to Primary Administration. As teachers, we are often teaching and supervising students and may not be able to read or respond to emails promptly. This includes time-sensitive messages such as changes to pick-up arrangements or uniform queries. Thank you for your understanding and support.  Accelerated Reader Thank you for supporting your child to read at home and for recording their reading in their diary. We are aware that many families have wonderful home libraries, and students are often keen to read these books as part of their Accelerated Reader goals. The website below, AR Bookfinder, may be helpful in checking whether books you already have at home also have an Accelerated Reader quiz available for students to complete. https://www.arbookfind.com.au/ [https://www.arbookfind.com.au/]  Homework A friendly reminder to please support your child in recording their daily reading in their school diary. Regular reading and accurate recording helps build responsibility and allows us to monitor progress. Please also ensure that completed homework is brought to school on Friday each week. It is important that homework is handed in on Friday so it can be marked and prepared for the following week. In addition, please refer to the XtraMath flyer for instructions on how to log in and connect to the new Year 3 account. Following the steps carefully will ensure your child is correctly linked. Thank you for your continued support. Learning In Action image.png P&F Trivia Night  A friendly reminder to families about our upcoming P&F Trivia Night, starting at 5:00pm on Friday 28th March—please follow the link for more information and to book your tickets. P&F Trivia Night Link Important Dates: 19th Feb - New student morning tea 19th Feb - Year 3 Assembly 2.10pm 20th Feb  Year 3 Learning in Action afternoon tea and coffee 1:45pm Year 3 Learning In Action session 2:10pm  11-13th Mar - NAPLAN testing 16-18th Mar - Parent Teacher interviews 30th Mar - Cross Country 2nd April - Last day of Term 1 for students Learning Intentions: We are learning to  Literacy  - plan, write and edit a narrative  - read with fluency, accuracy and expression - locate and use evidence from the text to answer questions accurately Numeracy  - add numbers by applying the associative property to form multiples of 10 - add numbers using the split strategy with and without regrouping  - add numbers using the jump strategy   Impact  - Understand how habitats support animals at every stage of their life cycle - Explain how changes to habitats can affect animals and plants Wellbeing - Understand that even when we have big emotions, we don’t need our reaction to be huge Warm regards, The Year 3 Teaching Team

Year 3 The week Ahead - Week 3

The Week Ahead - Week Three We’ve had another wonderful week in Year 3. We were impressed by the students who presented their SSC speeches on Friday, showing great bravery, leadership and communication skills. We also enjoyed beginning our new Impact unit of work on living things. We are looking forward to our Street Science incursion next Friday, where all students will participate in an exciting workshop led by Street Science, exploring scientific ideas through hands-on activities.  Class Reps .We are currently seeking Parent Representatives for each Year 3 class. Each class requires one or two parent reps to help support communication and community throughout the year. If you are happy to take on this role, please email your child’s classroom teacher. Independent practice begins this week Each week, students are required to: Read their AR (Accelerated Reader) book nightly and record in their diary Complete three XtraMaths sessions, with each session completed on three separate nights Complete the English and Maths Independent Practice sheets Homework should be completed daily across the week, rather than all on the same night. This helps students develop consistent routines and reinforces learning over time. Homework will be sent home on Monday and is to be returned on Friday, where it will be checked and marked. Learning In Action Friday 20th February 2:10pm  You are invited to join us for a fun and engaging scavenger hunt led by Mr Brimblecombe, where students will investigate living and non-living things around the school grounds. Using their scientific knowledge of organisms and life cycles, students will explore, observe and learn alongside their families. Year 3 - WK3.png Important Dates: 11th Feb - JP Parent Information Evening 5.30 - 7.00pm 13th Feb - Street Science Incursion  19th Feb - New student morning tea 19th Feb - Year 3 Assembly 2.10pm 11-13th Mar - NAPLAN testing 16-18th Mar - Parent Teacher interviews 30th Mar - Cross Country 2nd April - Last day of Term 1 for students Learning Intentions: We are learning to  Literacy  - produce a narrative text  - read with fluency, accuracy and expression - locate and use evidence from the text to answer questions accurately. Numeracy  - locate a number which is 1, 10, 100 or 1000 more - describe and complete number patterns Impact  - Understand that living things have life cycles and change as they grow Wellbeing - Understand that even when we have big emotions, we don’t need our reaction to be huge.

Year 3 The Week Ahead - Week 2

We have had a fantastic start to the year in Year 3. All three teachers have been extremely impressed with the students’ eagerness to jump in, give things a go and show resilience in their learning. Students are doing a great job learning Year 3 routines and have already made some wonderful connections with their classmates. Class Reps: We are currently seeking Parent Representatives for each Year 3 class. Each class requires one or two parent reps to help support communication and community throughout the year. If you are happy to take on this role, please email your child’s classroom teacher. SSC: Student Staff Council (SSC) is a group of Year 3 leaders who work alongside staff to create fundraising initiatives that support our wider community, as well as lead and support Year 3 and the Junior Primary school. SSC representatives will have opportunities to speak in front of groups, lead fundraising initiatives and provide support to younger students. Students who are keen to nominate must prepare a short speech (approximately 1 minute) outlining who they are, the skills they would bring to the SSC group, and why they would be an excellent leader. Please note that speeches should not include big promises or props (e.g. signs or lollies). Speeches will be presented next Friday during lessons 6 and 7. Semester 1 SSC representatives will be announced in Week 3, and parents will be advised if their child is successful. If your child is unsuccessful in Semester 1 they can try again in Semester 2.  Repairs: Please note there will be upcoming construction work outside of 3M due to a burst pipe. Repairs will take place on Thursday next week before school, and fencing will be erected on Wednesday to keep students safe. During this time, please use an alternative route to access the classroom—either via the Year 2 area or around the back from the tuckshop to access the 3M bag rack. Thank you for your understanding. Independent practice (Homework): Independent practice will begin in week 3. Homework is designed to support and reinforce skills taught in class. It is revision only, and no new learning will be introduced for homework. Each week, students are required to: Read their AR (Accelerated Reader) book nightly and record in their diary Complete three XtraMaths sessions, with each session completed on three separate nights Complete the English and Maths Independent Practice sheets Homework should be completed daily across the week, rather than all on the same night. This helps students develop consistent routines and reinforces learning over time. Home learning will be sent home on Monday and is to be returned on Friday, where it will be checked and marked. Carefully, read the flyer that will be sent home in Week 2 for XtraMaths and ensure you use the same parent email you have used previously (new families will need to create a new account following the instructions). It is essential to follow the instructions carefully to ensure your child is in their new class group. Your child will complete their XtraMaths on a home personal device.  Toys: Please ensure that students do not bring toys from home to school, unless it is a fidget that has been discussed and approved by your child’s classroom teacher. Toys such as Lego, soft toys, and similar items should stay at home to avoid distractions or the risk of them being lost during the school day. Students have access to Lego and other equipment during playtimes in the Wonderarium, so they will still have opportunities to enjoy these activities. Thank you for your support in helping us keep learning time focused and safe. Important Dates: 5th Feb - Sibling photos in the Chapel 7:15 - 8:30am  11th Feb - JP Parent Information Evening 5.30 - 7.00pm 19th Feb - New student morning tea 19th Feb - Year 3 Assembly 2.10pm 20th Feb - Year 3 Learning In Action 2:10pm  11-13th Mar - NAPLAN testing 16-18th Mar - Parent Teacher interviews 30th Mar - Cross Country 2nd April - Last day of Term 1 for students Learning Intentions: We are learning to  Literacy  - Identify the structure of a narrative - read with fluency, accuracy and expression - locate and use evidence from the text to answer questions accurately. Numeracy  - Interpret a 5-digit number in terms of ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens and ones - Read and write a 5-digit number and the corresponding number word - Identifying the value of each digit in a 5-digit number. Impact  - Identify the features of living and non-living things. Wellbeing - Understand how there are lots of ways to help us become mentally fit

Year 3 The Week Ahead - Week 1

We are looking forward to seeing all students back at school this week. It will be an exciting time as we begin our first term of Year 3 and transition students into their new classes, while looking ahead to many new learning experiences. We also take this opportunity to welcome all new students and families to Flinders. We look forward to working in partnership with you and your child to ensure a successful year ahead. Please carefully read through the attached files, as they outline important information about the beginning of Year 3 and our Term 1 curriculum overview. Reminders Week 1 Uniform Students are to wear their formal uniform, including jacket, on Thursday 29 January for student photos. Students are to wear their House shirts with sports shorts on Friday 30 January. Pick-up and Drop-off Information Students who arrive before 8:15am should drop off their bags and proceed directly to the Primary Quad, where they will be supervised. Important Dates 29 January - Student ID photos (formal uniform including jacket) 30 January - Year 1-6 Primary Assembly (students wear House shirts) 5 February - Sibling photos in the Chapel, 7:15-8:30am 11 February - JP Parent Information Evening, 5:30-7:00pm 19 February - Year 3 Assembly, 2:10pm 11-13 March - NAPLAN testing 16-18 March - Parent-Teacher interviews 30 March - Cross Country 2 April - Last day of Term 1 for students Please read through the Primary Pick-up Guide for timing and pick-up tips: https://myflinders.mfac.edu.au/homepage/6711 [https://myflinders.mfac.edu.au/homepage/6711]