Year 3 News by Kris Olsen

Care for Self

Last Friday, during our Care Class lesson, students focused on the important concept of Care for Self, with an emphasis on creating Ready Plans. Each student worked on developing their own personalised Ready Plan, selecting strategies that will help them manage co-regulation both in and out of the classroom.

As part of our Team Mango way to wellbeing, students who consistently demonstrate the Four Cares—Caring for Self, Caring for Others, Caring for Learning, and Caring for the Environment— can earn Golden Tickets. These tickets are entered into a weekly draw, giving students a chance to win a fantastic prize.

This week, three standout students not only demonstrated these core values but had their names drawn during our virtual parade, earning themselves a well-deserved prize and a Care for Self sticker on their Sole Sticker Chart. They're one step closer to becoming Care Champions!

Skipping into Year 3

This term in PE, our students are diving into the Criss Cross skipping unit, where they are honing their fundamental movement skills and applying creative strategies to tackle movement challenges. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen remarkable progress, with many students showing resilience and a growth mindset as they significantly improve in this challenging movement concept.

Criss Cross skipping is a skill that can easily be practiced outside the classroom—whether in the backyard, at the park, or almost anywhere. It’s a perfect example of the old saying, “practice makes perfect,” and our students are proving just that as they continue to develop their skills with each session.