This term, Stage 3 students will take an integrated approach to learning English, mathematics, science, history, and creative arts. In English, they will learn concepts like alliteration and imagery through a variety of strands including writing, reading, spelling, and grammar. In mathematics, students will cover topics in number, measurement, statistics, and working mathematically. For science, they will explore physical and chemical changes through the unit "Change Detectives." History will focus on early settlers and the gold rush in Australia. Creative arts will incorporate visual arts and music. Students will also study health, PDHPE, and relationships.

1. English Maths Science & Technology
This term we will be taking an
integrated approach in our English
teaching and learning. Strands included
will be:
Speaking and Listening,
Writing and Representing, Handwriting
and using Digital Technologies,
Reading and Viewing,
Spelling,
Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary.
Stage 3 will be learning a variety of
English concepts and literary devices
including: alliteration, onomatopoeia,
stereotyping, tone and visuals.
We will also be studying bias, dialogue
imagery and representation.
Mathematical learning will include
the 4 strands of the NSW
Mathematics syllabus. Strands
taught this term include:
Working Mathematically:
developing skills in mathematical
communicating, problem solving
and reasoning
Number and Algebra: whole
number, addition and subtraction,
fractions and decimals
Measurement and Geometry:
length and area, two-dimensional
space, time
Statistics and Probability: Data
This term in Stage 3 we will be exploring
the Material World and completing the
Primary Connections Unit on Change
Detectives.
The Change detectives unit is an ideal
way to link science with literacy in the
classroom. It provides opportunities for
students to explore melting,
evaporating, dissolving, burning and
chemical reactions. Students’
understanding of the factors that
influence the rate of change will be
developed through hands-on activities
and student-planned investigations.
Students become detectives who
identify and explain physical and
chemical changes in everyday
materials.
Human Society and Its Environment &
History
Creative Arts PD/H/PE
This Term Stage 3 will be completed an
integrated unit exploring - Early Settlers
& Rhyme & Rhythm in stories
The student will discover Significant
Events and People, explaining the
significance of particular people, groups,
places, actions and events in the past in
developing Australian identities and
heritage including the ‘GOLD rush’
Visual Arts: Students will be
involved in a series of art lessons
focusing on Making artworks for
different audiences assembling
materials in a variety of ways this
will be explored through the
integrated unit on the early settlers
and Gold in Australia.
Music– This term Stage 3 will be
involved in Stage rotation groups
where they will participate in
choral lessons, body percussion
and drumming.
Personal Development:
We will be focusing on Relationships &
Communicating.
Students will be describing roles &
responsibilities in developing &
maintaining positive relationships.
Within Health stage 3 will be exploring
Personal Health Choices looking at
Nutrition & Health in regards to the
consequences of personal lifestyle
choices
PE
• Swim Carnival February 17th
Week 4
• Stage Sport from Week 3. (Every
Friday)
2016 Term 1 – Stage 3
Stage 3 Overview - Term 1 2016
Thirlmere Public School
This term students will be learning about...

2. Homework
Stage 3 will have a spelling revision list sent home each Monday and this is to be learnt at home with parental guidance. It
is also expected that students practice their times tables each night at home and read a wide range of literature. Each
Stage 3 class will have a spelling test on Fridays. In conjunction with the integrated Learning Unit, students will receive a
homework project which will be presented to the class and help assess the speaking and listening sub strand.
Excursions & Special Events Staff Library & Organisation
Stage 3 Meet the Teacher Evening –
Week 4 – Monday 15th
February.
Stage Sport begins Week 3.
Swimming Carnival – Wednesday 13
February
Bathurst/ Hill End - three day
excursion – Wednesday 30th
March/
Thursday 31st
March/ Friday 1st
April
returning.
Band Resumes Week 4.
School Photos – Monday 22nd
February. Week 5
Camden Show – Friday 11th
March
Week 7.
School Disco – Thursday 17th
March –
Week 8
Milkshake Day – Tuesday 22nd March
– Week 9.
Grandfriend’s Day Wednesday 23rd
March.
Class Teachers:
Year 4/5 : Mrs Collins
Year 5: Mr Gardiner
Year 6: Miss Wilder
Year 6: Mrs Stewart
Library Specialist – Miss Gutjahr
Band - Mrs Byrne
Learning Support Teacher
Mrs Mace
Release Face to Face– Mrs Foreman &
Mrs Hawkins
Assistant Principal – Cheny Collins
Students need to bring their library
bags for returning and borrowing their
books.
Library Times
Monday – 4/5 Mrs Collins
Tuesday Year 5 – Mr Gardiner
Thursday – Year 6 Miss Wilder & Mrs
Stewart
Notes & Absence Additional Information
An exciting term awaits all students.
If at any time you would like to meet
with us, please contact the office to
arrange a mutually convenient time.
We again look forward to working
with your children
Mrs Collins/ Mr Gardiner/ Miss
Wilder/ Mrs Stewart
Please ensure children are punctual to
maximise their learning opportunities
at school. Late notes must be collected
before class and they must be signed
by parents. All absences should be
covered by a written note from
parents or caregivers.
Equipment List
In order to maximise their learning
opportunities, it is essential that
children come to school with the
equipment they need. A list of
required equipment for Stage 3 will
been sent home.
2016 Term 1 – Stage 3