Ulysses Community Report

We hope you had a fantastic break, and welcome to Term 4! As we step into the last term of the year, we'd like to remind you of a few important things:

Sun Safety: Please remember that students require hats for outdoor play to stay safe in the sun.

Stay Hydrated: Ensure that your child brings their water bottle to school to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Reader Bag: Students should bring their reader bag to school every day to continue their reading journey.

Reading:

Students have been actively developing their inferencing skills, showing a keen ability to read between the lines and make thoughtful conclusions based on the text. They are also making meaningful text-to-self connections, relating what they read to their own experiences, which enhances their understanding and personal engagement with the material. Furthermore, students are confidently sharing their own opinions about the texts, demonstrating critical thinking and a deeper appreciation for diverse perspectives. This combination of skills is not only enriching their comprehension but also fostering a more dynamic and reflective learni

ng environment.

Writing:

In our recent lessons on letter writing, students explored both formal and informal letters to understand their differences in tone, structure, and purpose. They analysed examples of each type, identifying key elements such as the salutation, body, closing, and P.S. Through this comparison, students learned the importance of language and format based on the recipient and context. Whether drafting a formal letter for professional communication or an informal one for personal correspondence, they now recognise the need to include appropriate greetings, clear and concise content, and a proper closing to ensure their message is well-received.

Maths:

This term in maths, we focused on the concept of division, specifically on sharing equally between 2, 5, and 10 sets. The students explored a variety of strategies to help them understand how to divide items into equal groups. One approach they used was drawing pictures, where they visually represented equal groups to show how items were shared. They also learned to use arrays as a tool to organise objects into rows and columns, making it easier to see the equal groups. Skip counting patterns were another method they practiced, helping them find totals by counting in increments of 2, 5, or 10. In addition, repeated subtraction was introduced as a way to break down larger quantities by subtracting equal amounts until nothing was left. Number lines were also used to illustrate division, as students could jump back by equal amounts to reach zero. Throughout these activities, students had hands-on practice with counters and other materials, allowing them to physically model the division process and demonstrate their understanding of what it means to share equally and achieve a fair share.

Inquiry:

In our inquiry sessions, we are learning about different cultures from around the world. We are exploring traditions, foods, clothing, stories and celebrations from many countries. The students are comparing what they see to their own cultures and finding interesting things that are similar or different. This helps them understand the variety in how people live and celebrate around the world.

We are also learning to be respectful of other cultures. The children are discovering that the differences between cultures make the world a more exciting place. These lessons are helping students appreciate how everyone’s culture adds something special to our global community!

Crazy hair day pictures 

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