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Curriculum
The Victorian Curriculum F–10 2.0 sets out what every student at MPPS and all Victorian schools should learn during their first eleven years of schooling. The curriculum is the basis of all our MPPS planning documents and guides our teaching at MPPS, as well as forming a common set of knowledge and skills required by students for life-long learning, social development and active and informed citizenship. Further to this the Victorian Curriculum F–10 2.0 incorporates the Australian Curriculum and reflects Victorian priorities and standards.
Further information is available http://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/
Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) is a comprehensive approach to the primary prevention of violence against women and children. As a school we are dedicated to promoting and modeling respect, positive attitudes and behaviours with the aim of teaching our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence. The whole school approach to RRRR goes beyond curriculum, recognising that to drive real change, classroom learning needs to be reinforced by what is modelled within the school community.
Further information is available https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/respectful-relationships-whole-school-approach
Further information is available http://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/
Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) is a comprehensive approach to the primary prevention of violence against women and children. As a school we are dedicated to promoting and modeling respect, positive attitudes and behaviours with the aim of teaching our children how to build healthy relationships, resilience and confidence. The whole school approach to RRRR goes beyond curriculum, recognising that to drive real change, classroom learning needs to be reinforced by what is modelled within the school community.
Further information is available https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/respectful-relationships-whole-school-approach
Brain Food
Students eat brain food once a day. Brain food consists of fresh fruit or vegetables, but no processed foods. We encourage students to bring brain food each day.
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2026 Student Diaries
Yan Yean Learning Community students are expected to read for at least 30 minutes 5-7 days of the week at home.
Students will write the title/page numbers they have read in their diary each day. Reading needs to be signed off by a guardian. Diaries are to come back to school every day as students use them during their learning and to record important dates and special events. You can: Read to your child, listen to your child read, or they can read independently and then you may talk to them about their reading. It’s fun to discuss storyline, characters, setting and predict what is going to happen next. |
Yan Yean Curriculum Snapshot
Term 3, 2026
English
ReadingThis term, our students will enjoy a shared reading of Tigg and the Bandicoot Bushranger by Jackie French, a historical fiction novel set on the Victorian goldfields during the Gold Rush.
Through Tigg's exciting adventure, students will explore what life was like in Australia in the 1850s, including the experiences of miners, Chinese immigrants and First Nations Peoples. As they follow Tigg's journey, students will develop a deeper understanding of the people, places and events that helped shape Australia's history. Our reading lessons will focus on building strong comprehension skills while exploring how authors create engaging stories through character development, setting, vocabulary and language choices. Students will discuss different perspectives, make connections between historical facts and imaginative storytelling, and examine how historical fiction helps readers understand the past in meaningful and memorable ways. Throughout the term, students will also expand their vocabulary, develop fluency, participate in rich class discussions, and respond to the novel through a variety of speaking, reading and writing activities. This engaging text provides an excellent opportunity to deepen students' historical knowledge while fostering a love of reading and literature. |
Writing
This term, students will take part in an immersive writing unit inspired by Monet's Garden. Through a rich collection of visual art, picture books, film clips and descriptive texts, students will explore the beauty, atmosphere and wonder of gardens to inspire their own ideas for writing.
Throughout the unit, students will develop their vocabulary and understanding of descriptive language before planning, drafting, revising and publishing an original narrative. Visual Arts lessons will complement the writing program, with students creating artwork inspired by Monet's famous gardens to accompany their published stories. Students' finished writing and artwork will be proudly showcased at the Mernda Park Primary School Writers' Festival on Wednesday 9 September, where families will have the opportunity to celebrate their creativity and achievements. 
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Spelling & Grammar
This term, students will continue to develop their spelling and grammar skills through explicit teaching and structured practice.
In spelling, we will continue to use the Sound Waves program. This systematic word study program develops students’ reading and spelling skills through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, morphology and vocabulary. Students learn how the 43 sounds of Australian English can be represented by different letter combinations, focusing on a new sound each week and completing structured activities in their workbooks to consolidate their learning. In grammar, students will focus on strengthening sentence structure and language choices. They will learn to identify and use adjectives effectively within expanded noun groups, build complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions and prepositional phrases, and add detail through expanded noun groups. Students will also explore the structure and language features of discussion texts, as well as practise using and editing possessive apostrophes correctly. Throughout the term, students will apply these skills to improve the clarity, accuracy, and richness of their writing. |
Mathematics
This term, students will build their mathematical knowledge and confidence through engaging learning experiences focused on multiplication, division, location and graphing.
They will develop fluency with multiplication and division, apply their understanding to solve a range of mathematical problems, explore location through mapping and coordinates, and collect, represent and interpret data using a variety of graphs.
Throughout the term, students will continue to strengthen their problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning and ability to explain their thinking while applying their learning in meaningful, real-world contexts.
Across all areas, students will continue to develop fluency, accuracy, and flexibility in their mathematical thinking.
They will develop fluency with multiplication and division, apply their understanding to solve a range of mathematical problems, explore location through mapping and coordinates, and collect, represent and interpret data using a variety of graphs.
Throughout the term, students will continue to strengthen their problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning and ability to explain their thinking while applying their learning in meaningful, real-world contexts.
Across all areas, students will continue to develop fluency, accuracy, and flexibility in their mathematical thinking.
Integrated Studies
Mappen Term 3 - Museums in Motion
Inquiry – Term Overview
This term, students will explore Australia's early colonial history and investigate how this shaped our nation and the lives of different people. Through stories, historical sources and class discussions, students will examine the experiences and perspectives of First Nations Peoples, European settlers and other groups who lived during this time.
Students will explore questions such as Why is it important to listen to different perspectives?, What were the causes and effects of colonisation?, and How did colonisation impact different individuals and communities?Throughout the unit, students will learn how historical events can be viewed from different viewpoints and why it is important to consider a range of perspectives when learning about the past. They will participate in discussions, analyse historical evidence and make connections between Australia's history and the values of empathy, respect and informed decision-making. By understanding the people and events that shaped our country, students will develop a deeper appreciation of Australia's diverse history and its ongoing significance today.
Inquiry – Term Overview
This term, students will explore Australia's early colonial history and investigate how this shaped our nation and the lives of different people. Through stories, historical sources and class discussions, students will examine the experiences and perspectives of First Nations Peoples, European settlers and other groups who lived during this time.
Students will explore questions such as Why is it important to listen to different perspectives?, What were the causes and effects of colonisation?, and How did colonisation impact different individuals and communities?Throughout the unit, students will learn how historical events can be viewed from different viewpoints and why it is important to consider a range of perspectives when learning about the past. They will participate in discussions, analyse historical evidence and make connections between Australia's history and the values of empathy, respect and informed decision-making. By understanding the people and events that shaped our country, students will develop a deeper appreciation of Australia's diverse history and its ongoing significance today.
Personal and Social Capability
Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships
This term, students will continue to develop their understanding of respectful relationships, personal safety and positive interactions with others. They will explore how gender stereotypes can influence people's beliefs, behaviours and opportunities, and examine the role that media and social media play in shaping these messages.
Students will also learn about consent, personal boundaries and respectful communication. Through age-appropriate discussions and scenarios, they will develop strategies to respond safely to situations involving peer pressure or inappropriate behaviour, identify trusted sources of support, and practise help-seeking skills. Throughout the term, the focus will be on promoting respect, empathy, inclusion and making safe, informed decisions.
This term, students will continue to develop their understanding of respectful relationships, personal safety and positive interactions with others. They will explore how gender stereotypes can influence people's beliefs, behaviours and opportunities, and examine the role that media and social media play in shaping these messages.
Students will also learn about consent, personal boundaries and respectful communication. Through age-appropriate discussions and scenarios, they will develop strategies to respond safely to situations involving peer pressure or inappropriate behaviour, identify trusted sources of support, and practise help-seeking skills. Throughout the term, the focus will be on promoting respect, empathy, inclusion and making safe, informed decisions.
Interschool Sports
From Week 2, Grade 6 students will participate in Interschool Sports. This term, the sports offered are Volleyball, Hot Shots Tennis and Softball. If there are not enough Grade 6 students available to form teams on a Friday, Grade 5 students will be invited to fill in.
To support students in developing their skills and understanding of the rules, all YYLC students will participate in one hour of training each Thursday fortnight.
To support students in developing their skills and understanding of the rules, all YYLC students will participate in one hour of training each Thursday fortnight.
Buddy Program
Our Buddies Program will continue in Term 3. The Buddy Program is held once a fortnight and involves students in Year 5 and Year 6 working with Prep students.
Each Prep child is paired with 2 buddies from Year 5 or Year 6, and they participate in a range of activities such as sport activities, outdoor games, craft activities and using technology.
The aims of the Buddies Program are to:
Each Prep child is paired with 2 buddies from Year 5 or Year 6, and they participate in a range of activities such as sport activities, outdoor games, craft activities and using technology.
The aims of the Buddies Program are to:
- Ease the transition into primary school for Prep children by providing them with safe, reliable and positive buddies,
- Develop leadership skills amongst Year 5 and Year 6 students,
- Foster a strong sense of school spirit across the school.
- Enhance the school culture of looking after and caring for others around us.
Class Dojo
To help us create a positive culture in our Learning Community, we use Class Dojo to acknowledge positive behaviours that display our CARE values. Teachers can encourage students to display skills or values using Class-Dojo as an incentive — whether it's working hard, being kind, helping others. This is done by awarding points that are displayed electronically in the Learning Community or Specialist class. Using Class Dojo can help student’s emotional literacy grow as they have the opportunity to receive immediate, regular and positive feedback in a fun visual way.
Supporting Learning At Home
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All student login details can be found on the login card, which has been glued into their home reading diaries.
Reading Eggs Students have access to the online program Reading Eggs/Eggspress, which is used both in the classroom and can be accessed at home. This engaging program supports the development of reading comprehension, spelling, grammar and vocabulary through interactive lessons, quizzes and a large online library of levelled books. It allows students to work at their own pace while practising key reading skills, with games and rewards helping to keep them motivated and confident as learners. Website: https://readingeggs.com.au/ Soundwaves Students also have an online login that provides access to games and activities designed to reinforce the spelling patterns being taught in class. They are encouraged to use Sound Waves at home to consolidate their understanding of the focus sound each week. You can support your child by accessing Sound Waves with them at home and encouraging them to complete the activities and games provided. Website: https://online.fireflyeducation.com.au/services/student_login Access Code: short112 Mathletics Students also have access to Mathletics, an engaging online program that supports the development of essential maths skills through personalised, curriculum-aligned activities, games, and challenges. It allows students to practise and consolidate their learning at their own level, receive immediate feedback, and build confidence and fluency in key mathematical concepts. Students are encouraged to log in at home to regularly practise and reinforce the skills being taught in class. Website: https://sign-in.mathletics.com/ |
Term 3 Timetable YYLC
