3T News
Year 3 boys have bounced into the school year with enthusiasm for new friends and for new learning. Friendships have been quickly formed and new routines adopted; ensuring our new boys feel as comfortable as our 'oldies'.
With new-year goal setting a priority, we were most fortunate to enjoy a visit from Perth Glory's Joshua Risdon. He was able to impart wisdoms about the value of goals, dedication and persistence, which the boys have been trying to implement in all areas of school life.
Our first unit of inquiry, Where We Are In Place and Time, allowed us to get to know each other and explore the influence of our family histories. We were able to integrate iPad skills using 'Explain Everything', as we combined technology and public speaking skills to showcase our Family Heirlooms.
Reading Club has been a roaring success; boasting big numbers in attendance. Parents and boys have adopted the challenge of arriving at school early and dedicating time each day to reading aloud. The skills of fluency and expression are being developed, with some clever little story-tellers emerging in our midst.
Of particular note, our fellows have adopted a new writing programme, VCOP! Here, we explore a range of characters whose profiles promote writing. There is Vinny Vocabulary, Connie Connective, Ollie Opener and Penny Punctuation. The boys of 3T have also created a complimentary character, Hayden Handwriting, who promotes handwriting skills to support this writing initiative. We have fondly renamed the program, VCHOP!
Each and every boy in 3T is to be congratulated for the effort and energy they bring to our classroom and our school. I look forward to celebrating and harnessing this enthusiasm as we launch into our second unit of inquiry, How the World Works.
Rebecca Turkich
Year 3 Teacher
