Grade 3/4

It has been a positive and settled start to Term 3 for the Year 3/4 students, with everyone returning refreshed and ready to learn. The class has quickly re-established routines and embraced the new term with enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to challenge themselves. Term 3 promises to be another exciting and engaging term, with many opportunities for students to learn, grow and celebrate together.

One of the highlights of the term will be the Year 3/4 camp to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat from Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th August. This exciting camp will provide students with the opportunity to step back in time and experience life during the Victorian gold rush. Through interactive activities, historical demonstrations and immersive learning opportunities, students will deepen their understanding of Australia's history while developing independence, resilience and teamwork. Camps provide invaluable opportunities for students to strengthen friendships, challenge themselves in new environments and create lasting memories together.

Another exciting event on the Term 3 calendar is Children's Book Week, which will be celebrated from Saturday 22nd August to Friday 28th August 2026. This year's theme, "Symphony of Stories", celebrates the many voices, characters and ideas that come together to create the wonderful world of books and storytelling. To mark the occasion, students and staff will also have the opportunity to dress up as a favourite book character during our annual Book Week parade on Monday 24^th August at 9:00am.

On Thursday 30th of July, Grade 4 students will participate in a 60-minute Body Safety session facilitated by a trained Life Education professional. This program supports students’ personal safety, wellbeing and social-emotional learning in an age-appropriate and supportive way. On Monday 17th August, students will also participate in a Kids Helpline anti-bullying seminar, where they will explore strategies for recognising, responding to and preventing bullying. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for students to develop positive relationships, empathy and confidence when navigating social situations.

In Literacy, students will continue to strengthen their reading, writing and oral language skills through rich, engaging learning experiences. Our major text study this term is ‘The Wild Robot’ by Peter Brown, which explores themes of belonging, resilience, empathy and adaptation. Through this novel, students will develop their comprehension skills while engaging in thoughtful discussions and written responses. Students will also develop their persuasive writing skills by exploring the effects of technology and artificial intelligence on society, considering different viewpoints and using evidence to support their arguments. Alongside these learning experiences, students will explore the world of poetry by reading, analysing and creating their own poems, developing their understanding of language, structure and creative expression.

In Mathematics, students will build their understanding across a range of concepts including place value, fractions and decimals, multiplication and division, measurement and geometry. Through explicit teaching, investigations and problem-solving tasks, students will continue to develop fluency, reasoning and mathematical confidence while applying their learning to real-world situations.

This term in Inquiry, students will be exploring the important topic of Sustainability. They will investigate how humans impact the environment, explore ways we can reduce waste and conserve resources, and consider the actions individuals and communities can take to create a more sustainable future. Through research, discussions and practical investigations, students will develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and the natural world.

We are very much looking forward to another fantastic term of learning with the Year 3/4 students and watching them continue to grow academically, socially and personally.

- Mrs Welsh & Mr Burrell