Welcome to Year 3! After two weeks back at school, we are settling in wonderfully. The excitement to take on the challenges of the year ahead is evident.

Our class rules have been established and we are already hard at work. The positive approach to learning is very encouraging, and we have been delighted with the progress the children are making.

In RE, we have been discussing the concept of home. The children gave thoughtful explanations about what transforms a house into a home. We reflected on Jesus’ home and wrote prayers to thank God for our own homes. We also explored the idea that God has created a home for all of us, welcoming us into His family. The children have been writing their own Psalms, singing together, and expressing gratitude for God’s love through their own independent Psalm writing.

In Maths, our current focus is on number and place value. The children are beginning to master identifying hundreds, tens, and ones, and are using a variety of tools to represent place value effectively.

In English, we are focusing on instructions and their key features. The children have already written their own sets of instructions and had fun with a picture game based on them. Please encourage them to share these activities with you at home.

Geography lessons have started with the exciting topic of volcanoes, which has sparked a great deal of curiosity among the children. We are hearing questions about volcanoes on a daily basis, and are thrilled to see that some of you are even conducting research at home. We have been exploring the volcanoes in the Ring of Fire and can now identify their locations. Additionally, we have studied the layers of the earth, including the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Well done to everyone for your enthusiasm!

PE lessons take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. This term, we are exploring different movements, and the children are always eager and excited to participate. We are also improving our understanding of the importance of staying physically active.

Mrs Religa and Mr Gauci want to express our gratitude to everyone for a fantastic start to the year. Please remember to read daily, review what you have learned, and strive to follow Jesus' teachings. We are excited about the year ahead and are confident that we will accomplish amazing things together.