Welcome back for another wonderful year in Stage 3. Our Stage 3 students are settling well into their school routines. After the excitement of the holidays, it’s fantastic to see students refocusing on their learning, developing positive habits, and embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
Introducing our Stage 3 classes with their exciting theme names.
4/5 Grevillea with Miss Wong and Mrs Palani.
Grevilleas are beautiful, low-maintenance Australian native plants known for their bright, spider-like flowers that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. They come in various shapes and colors, including red, pink, orange, and yellow, and are perfect for adding color to the garden year-round. Grevilleas love full sun, well-drained soil, and need little water once established. They also grow in different sizes, from small ground covers to tall trees.
S3 Bolwarra with Mrs Williams
The Bolwarra is a unique Australian native plant, also known as the Native Guava, though it's not related to true guavas. It is a small tree or shrub found in rainforests along the east coast of Australia. Bolwarra produces fragrant cream-colored flowers that bloom in summer, followed by edible, round, yellow-green fruit with a strong, sweet aroma. The fruit is enjoyed by wildlife and can be eaten fresh or used in jams and sauces.
S3 Hakea with Miss Rifai
Hakea is a hardy Australian native plant known for its needle-like or leathery leaves and unique, spiky flowers that resemble Grevilleas. Part of the Proteaceae family, Hakeas are great for attracting birds and bees with their nectar-rich blooms, which come in shades of white, pink, red, and yellow. Many species have woody seed pods that only open after a fire, making them important for bush regeneration.
S3 Hibiscus with Ms Todesco and Ms Goldeli
Hibiscus plants are loved in Australia for their big, colorful flowers that attract birds and bees. While many gardens feature tropical hibiscus, Australia also has native varieties like Hibiscus heterophyllus (Native Rosella) with pink, white, or yellow flowers and Alyogyne huegelii (Blue Hibiscus) with purple blooms. These plants grow well in full sun with well-drained soil and need regular watering to keep flowering.
In English this term, we have been focused on exploring characterisation, mainly through the novel Holes by Louis Sachar. Students have been discovering all about character within themselves and how our relationships develop character.
We have kicked off the year with a whole-school focus on explicit teaching in mathematics. Our students are engaging in daily reviews to reinforce prior learning and prepare for new challenges. It’s inspiring to see how quickly they grasp new concepts and strengthen their mathematical foundations.
With plenty of exciting events, projects, and excursions ahead, we are looking forward to an enriching and successful year. We will share our learning with you more on Seesaw.
