Year Four
Dear Year Four Families,
Our students are thriving in the classroom and doing their best to invest in their learning journey.
Unit of Inquiry
We are delving into the world of renewable and non-renewable resources whilst developing our ability to identify keywords and ideas from texts and media. Further exploration into the distribution of resources led us down a geographical path, where students developed a deeper understanding of the bigger picture. By connecting new information learned to their prior knowledge, they were able to synthesise and formulate statements connecting these concepts to the Central Idea, 'Distribution of finite resources may lead to conflict.'
Literacy
Prepare to be persuaded as the students in Year 4 are mastering devices and themes that will convince a cobbler to buy a pair of shoes! Students have read, identified and written a range of arguments over the past two weeks, consolidating learning through practise. After selecting a topic of interest that reflects their point of view and voice, students worked towards improving their personal goals related to writing a persuasive text.
Mathematics
The Year 4's have continued to explore strategies that include addition and subtraction in order to solve worded problems. This has required students to identify the key information in a problem, understand what is required, and then, whilst accessing and utilising prior knowledge around number facts, applying strategies to solve problems.
Students have also begun to consider data displays by viewing and interpreting a variety of graphs. We have looked at the purpose of collecting data, experimented with ways in which to collect it, represent it and interpret it. Students applied their understanding by choosing a relevant question that warranted investigation, and following through on the entire process.
School Photos
School photos will be happening on Tuesday, 14th May 2024. Students are expected to be wearing full academic uniform to ensure consistency in the photos.
Students have been provided school photo ordering flyers. You will notice the flyer is personalised to your child and is equipped with his/her individual ordering code.
To order photos, please visit: www.schoolpix.com.au to place your online orders from Schoolpix.
Reminders
- Please ensure MacBooks are sent to school fully charged each day.
- Water Bottles need to be brought to school each day with fresh water.
- Late arrivals (8:40am onwards) require a late pass from the office.
- If your child is absent, please ensure the reason is entered onto XUNO; if you need support with this please reach out to the office staff or your classroom teacher.
- Every Wednesday, Students are working together to create a waste-free environment.
Academic Uniform:
• Worn to school every day besides on days the students have sport.
Sports Uniform:
• Worn to school on days your child has PE/Dance classes.
• Can be worn on a Friday each week (optional).
• House tops to be worn during house events or on a Friday (optional).
Kind regards,
The Year 4 Team