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Grade 3 Overview

Grade 3 at Aberdeen Hall is an exciting place to be. We encourage our students to take risks and make mistakes enabling them to thrive in a challenging, yet supportive environment. We offer an engaging and varied Language Arts curriculum, and accelerated Math curriculum, as well as specialist Music, Art, Drama and PE teachers.

Grade 3 Highlights

Key Skills:

In Grade 3, we focus on many skills including fostered an increased sense of independence, reading above grade level, and developing a curiosity for the world around us.

Special Projects:

Through a partnership with the UBO Nursing students, we participate in a Global outreach programme in Africa. Additionally, we teach an inquiry-based learning afternoon where we explore a guiding question through the use of an integrated curriculum.

Field Trips:

What a Typical Day Looks Like in Grade 3

Period	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00 am - 8:30 am	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom
8:30 am - 9:25 am	Math	Violin & Cello	Math	Violin & Cello	Math
9:25 am - 10:10 am	French	Language Arts	AD&T	Math	PE
10:10 am - 10:30 am	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess
10:30 am - 11:20 am	Cornerstones	Math	Language Arts	Language Arts	Language Arts
11:20 am - 12:15 pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:05 pm	Language Arts	PE	Inquiry	PE	French
1:05 pm - 1:55 pm	Language Arts	Socials	Music	Socials	Socials
1:55 pm - 2:10 pm	Recess	Recess	Inquiry	Recess	Recess
2:10 pm - 3:00 pm	Socials	Science	Inquiry	Science	Art & Drama
3:00 pm- 3:15pm	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom

My 2 children just love attending school! I knew that Aberdeen Hall would be different, but I had no idea it would have such a positive impact on my children. They really enjoy the enriched academics, music, arts, stunning new campus – and many new friendships. It feels great to see my children achieving so much while they build their confidence and real world knowledge (Mother, Junior School)

If you care about your children’s education; this is the school for you. From top notch educators, to a wide variety of unique offerings, and individual classroom attention, your child is guaranteed excellent opportunities, self-discovery, and the best preparation for their future (Father, Senior School)

As a mom, I want the best for my kids – and Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School delivers. Not only is it a great place for our kids, but they’ve also been so welcoming to our family, and we feel like part of the school community. Find out for yourself, stop by for a tour and see the amazing campus! We all want the best for our kids; Aberdeen Hall offers that and so much more (Mother of 3 Aberdeen Students)

My wife and I had some misconceptions about what private school would be like. After a tour of the campus and meeting some teachers and students, we were amazed! Aberdeen Hall is a fantastic place. Our kids moved over from public school and we have seen a really positive change in their academic knowledge and skills. Their confidence has risen too and they now have newfound ability to express themselves. I think the teachers and small class sizes make a big difference. We couldn’t be happier. (Father of 2 Aberdeen Students)