Scotch College

Grade 3

An atmosphere of cooperation and understanding is created in Year 3 classes. During circle time each week, the boys have the opportunity to express their own thoughts and to listen to other members of the group talk about their feelings. A child’s self-esteem is a vitally important component for the development of academic and social skills. Included here are some comments from the boys about learning at Scotch College. They were asked to name one thing that’s good about Scotch:

Grade 3  Grade 3  Grade 3

3E boys

  • the people in it
  • we get free library books
  • we can cook and go on camp
  • all the friends that I have here
  • we can do circle time
  • we do the fitness track
  • we have nice teachers
  • we go on excursions to Scienceworks
  • we go to House meetings
  • the boys and the teachers
  • the brand new computers
  • my good friends
  • we have a big chessboard
  • we learn maths and reading and writing
  • we have lots of new books.

3C boys

  • we have lots of different things to do
  • doing so many different subjects, like German
  • we go on excursions
  • the computers with the cameras
  • wearing the ties
  • making new friends
  • circle time, because we learn more about our friends
  • going swimming with Mr Leith at the pool
  • when Mrs Comport and Miss Ellis take us for cricket after School
  • reading the books from the library

These comments and illustrations by Year 3 boys highlight how each boy is developing an ability to understand and value self, to understand and value others and to develop positive relationships, emotional awareness and self-esteem. These are all qualities that will allow the boys to develop skills and knowledge in literacy and numeracy.

Great Scot
May 2007

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Cover: Photography by Jocelyn Pride

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