Organisation

Homework

Homework for Term 4 will continue to be on Google Classroom. It will follow the same format as Term 3. 

Most weeks Year 3/4  homework will consist of 4 components:

1. Religion - this will be a corresponding date page in their diary. 

2. Reading – All children are required to read 5 nights a week for at least 15 - 20  minutes.  This must be recorded in their diary with the book title and the page numbers read example  ‘13 Story Treehouse’ pgs 1-25. ‘ Children must bring their diary to school every day to be checked and signed by an adult.

3. Spelling – A minimum of  3 spelling activities must be completed every week.

4. Mathematics - This Maths homework may take the format of Term 3, where the students practiced work taught within the classroom from our Daily Reviews or it may be a separate activity. Both Year 3 and Year 4 will be focusing on Money at the beginning of the term, so there will be a different activity sent home to replace the regular Maths homework once this has occurred. 

Please Note: We are also trialing a new program, IXL, here at St Brigid’s and we will be exploring how this might look for homework, so your child might have homework set within this program at times during Term 4.

If your child has not completed their homework please email your class teacher to let them know. We will also be instigating “Homework Club” on Fridays. This means if your child does not complete their homework and there is no email or note in the diary they will need to complete one related activity during recess or lunchtime on Friday. The purpose of the homework is to begin to prepare the students for Year 5/6 and high school, so it is suggested that together with your child you work out a schedule of when their homework can be completed.

Specialists

Wednesdays - PE and Art

Thursdays - STEM

LOTE AND PERFORMING ARTS  - These will alternate every fortnight.

Monday - Performing Arts

Friday - LOTE (Italian)

Monday - Library for both classes  

Dates Ahead

• Thursday 8th October - Art Show - 6:00pm -8:00pm

• Tuesday 13th October - Year 3 Camp Experience - Moonlit Sanctuary 3:15pm - 8:00pm

• Wednesday 14th October - LitSTEM 3/4H

• Wednesday 14th October - Year 4 Camp Information Night

• Friday 16th October - Year 3/4 Level Mass at St Mary of the Cross Church and Year 3 Reconciliation

• Friday 23rd October - Italian Day 

• Wednesday 28th October - LitSTEM 3/4H

• Friday 30th October - School Closure 

• Monday 2nd November - School Closure 

• Tuesday 3rd November - School Closure - Melbourne Cup

• Thursday 5th November - Friday 6th November - Year 4 Camp to Sovereign Hill

• Wednesday 11th November - Remembrance Day

• Wednesday 11th November - LitSTEM 3/4R

• Wednesday 25th November - LitSTEM 3/4R

• Friday 11th December - Christmas Carols - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

• Tuesday 15th December - Last Day for Students - 3:15pm finish

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. You can leave a message with the office or send us an email, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

We value open communication and encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns throughout the term. Please feel free to contact us via the school office or by email, and we will respond as promptly as possible. We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your child's learning and wellbeing.

Thanks. 

Suzie Ripp, Annemarie Harrison, Charlotte Tracey, Hannah Richards, Mel Roberts and Glenn Stewart.

The Year 3/4 Team.