Year 3 Holiday Programs (QLD)

The ability to think and write creatively will be critical throughout your child’s education. Writing skills can be slower to develop than other literacy skills and that is why it is important to develop skills development from an early age. Our Effective Grammar & Creative Writing Program for Year 3 covers a range of vital writing skills and introduces students to the textual demands of a range of writing types.

Course Structure

• 2 hour lessons
• 5 lessons in one week
• One-week holiday program
• Small class group based
• Registered teachers

Course Goals

• Develop essential grammar and punctuation skills
• Develop skills in syntax and structuring sentences
• Develop creative thinking
• Develop brainstorming and planning skills
• Develop writing skills – to produce more informative, precise and engaging writing
• Develop structural skills in forming paragraphs and longer texts
• Provide additional writing opportunities for students

This exciting course has been written to equip Year 3 and 4 students with the skills and competencies necessary to achieve their personal best in the ICAS Science exams.

This comprehensive 5 day course covers the following topics:

• Earth
• Observing the Sky
• Space
• Energy
• Machines
• Magnets, Circuits & Gears
• Graphs & Measurements
• Food Webs
• Life
• Living

Concepts are taught by enthusiastic tutors and students have the opportunity to undertake challenging questions. Answers are explained to ensure thorough understanding of content.

This course will ensure students become more familiar with question types and better prepared for test situation requirements.

A wonderful course for a budding scientist and indeed for all students who wish to ensure thorough preparation prior to the exam.