Welcome to room 5

in 2025

Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia Ora e te Whānau,

My name is Miss Wang, and I am thrilled to be joining Room 5 as your new teacher this year. I am excited to welcome all tamariki and their Te Matauranga whānau into our classroom as we embark on an enriching 2025 learning journey.

"Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi."
With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive.

We are fortunate to have such amazing tamariki in Room 5, and we look forward to building a space where everyone belongs, learns, and grows together.

In Year 3 Term 1 Math, the focus is on:

Number: Read, write, compare, and order numbers up to 1000, recall basic addition and subtraction facts, and use estimation to check reasonableness.

Time: Understand time durations and tell time to the hour and half-hour.

Algebra: Add and subtract up to 100 (with renaming), solve open sentences, and round to the nearest 10 or 100.

Geometry: Identify, classify, and work with 2D and 3D shapes, including composing and decomposing them.

Term 1

In Year 3 Term 1 Literacy, the focus is on:

Reading: • Decode words with vowel digraphs and syllables.

• Use text clues to infer meaning and summarize.

Writing: • Write sentences with correct spelling, grammar, and descriptive words.

• Plan and organize writing for clear purpose.

Communication: • Present ideas confidently and respond to others.

• Use precise vocabulary and grammar effectively.

In Year 3 Term 1 Learning Pathways, the focus on:

“My Place, Our Place”

• Exploring New Zealand histories.

• Students engage with Te Matauranga values to understand their community, identity, and shared cultural heritage.

Celebrating Our Whānau Fun Day 2025

Our school grounds were filled with laughter, teamwork, and joy as tamariki, parents, and our wider community came together for a truly special Whānau Fun Day. From games and challenges to creative activities and shared smiles, every moment was a reminder of the strength of our school whānau.

We’re deeply grateful to the parents, and wonderful local groups who gave their time and energy to support the day. Your presence helped create lasting memories for our learners.

Easter Celebration

We’re so excited to celebrate Easter with you in Room 5!
Our tamariki have been buzzing with excitement.

🎨 Let’s Get Crafty!
Join us for Easter arts and crafts, perfect for flying into the fun! Don’t forget to add your own sparkly, colourful twist!

🎶 Sing, Dance & Shine!
We’ve been practising cheerful songs and joyful dance moves at our Easter Assembly just for you!

🐇 The Great Easter Hunt
And of course... the Easter Bunny has left a trail of surprises waiting to be found! Let’s go on an exciting hunt and see what we can discover together!

Thank you for being part of the magic. 💛🌸

In Year 3 Term 2 Math, the focus is on:

Weeks 1–3: Number & Algebra

Recall basic multiplication and division facts (2s, 3s, 5s, 10s).
Multiply 1–2 digit numbers by a 1-digit number.
Divide whole numbers by 1-digit numbers.
Identify and describe repeating patterns and rules.

Week 4: Geometry | Measurement | Algebra | Number

Follow and create movement instructions.
Use simple maps to find objects.
Describe turns (full, half, quarter, three-quarter).
Predict the shape transformations.

Weeks 5–7: Fractions

Represent fractions using symbols and words=.
Find fractions of sets.
Compare, order, and identify equivalent fractions.
Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator.

Weeks 8–9: Statistics

Use the PPDAC cycle for statistical investigations.
Pose questions, collect and sort data.
Create visual data displays.
Interpret data with evidence.

Term 2

In Year 3 Term 2 Literacy, the focus is on:

Continue strengthening phonics and decoding skills through explicit teaching and word games.

Focus on reading comprehension strategies, such as making predictions, summarising, and identifying main ideas.
Students will participate in shared, guided, and independent reading to improve fluency and vocabulary.
In writing, students will explore informational reports or recounts, linking to the LEGO topic (e.g., report on sea animals or habitats).
Oral language development through group discussions, show-and-tell of models, and reflections on learning.

In Year 3 Term 2 Learning Pathways, the focus on:

LEGO League: Submerged

Explore the theme “Submerged” by learning about ocean environments, habitats, and challenges faced by marine life.
Design, build, and present LEGO models of underwater creatures, habitats, vehicles, and research stations.
Learn basic coding and motorising elements to animate LEGO builds toward the end of the unit.
Develop teamwork, problem-solving, and STEM thinking through hands-on model making.
Record learning through drawings, plans, written reflections, and oral sharing with peers.

FIRST LEGO League Explore: Submerged

We are thrilled to announce that Room 5 will be participating in the FIRST® LEGO® League Explore programme this term, with the exciting theme: SUBMERGED. This hands-on learning experience invites our tamariki to dive deep into the wonders of underwater exploration.

Through this project, students will work together in small teams to:
🔹 Build and program a LEGO model using the SUBMERGED Explore Set
🔹 Solve real-world challenges related to the ocean and underwater environments
🔹 Track their thinking and learning in their own Engineering Notebooks
🔹 Create a team poster to share their journey, ideas, and teamwork
🔹 Celebrate their achievements at our school’s LEGO showcase

This programme not only builds curiosity in science and engineering but also strengthens collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fun and meaningful way.