Reverential Rhinos of Grade Three

AS ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER DOOR OPENS It was a week of ups and downs for our Grade 3s, from laughter and cheers to 'thank yous' with tears. Semester 1 drew to a close with the 3-way-conferences held for our Reverential Rhinos. We completed our inquiry cycle for Unit 3, and reflected on our findings about society. We had to say goodbye to our dear friends along the way, and made the most out of their last few days. ... But as one chapter ends, the next one begins ...  We are excited for the new adventure that awaits our favorite friends. Semester 2 began with a new buddy, who  brought his cheery personality and showed us his most intricate hobby.  Unit 4 is coming soon, let's see whether it's about creative expression or maybe even typhoons? CHILDREN'S RIGHTS The Grade 3s looked into children's rights independently. Then gathered in small groups to think of and discuss the different responsibilities that come with these. Once their discussions were finished they...

 Interviews Our Grade 3s were on a research mission to learn about human rights and responsibilities. They gathered their research by conducting an interview with a fellow citizen living in their household, and received very insightful feedback.  Arriving back at school, more knowledgeable, they shared this new information with one another. When the students presented their interviews to one another, they noticed the repetition of information, which helped them recognize the universal and vital nature of human rights. Now they are on a mission to research children's rights and their responsibilities that come with their rights.  A very big THANK YOU to all our parents, citizens, for answering the interview questions. Community Types The Grade Threes were finally ready to present their understanding based on the specific community type that their group was researching into. They looked at: communities of place, communities of practice, communities of need, communities of i...