Mount Pleasant Road Primary School & Kindergarten

Independence Centre

Highlight

Selamat siang 3/4 families!

 

This week we have been practising subtraction, using materials and drawing different ideas to prove the answer. We used MAB, counters, numberlines, vertical subtraction and the VW strategy. Keep an eye out on Seesaw to learn about these strategies!

 

A highlight for Dexter was when we were finding strategies in Maths! Marley would like to add to that because she enjoyed turning those strategies into tutorials. One of Emma’s highlights was writing and learning about the difference between facts, opinions and feelings.

 

Something we are looking forward to is Cross Country today - we are excited, nervous and feeling powerful!!!! We are also extremely excited to begin debating next week (3/4B have started this week when debating the winning team in soccer during PE). It’s still a hot topic of discussion!

Student Voice

How are you feeling about Cross Country?

Malia K - "Nervous and excited".

Elsie B - "Excited and nervous".

Vespa P - "I am nervous and nervous because it might be challenging on my body".

Kaanav - "Excited and a little scared of getting a stitch".

Abby N - "Nervous and excited because I’ve never run 2kms".

Reminders

  • Home Talk has been shared on Seesaw to discuss over the weekend.
  • Make-up school photos are happening on Monday 6th May for students who were absent.

Pupil of the Week

3/4RM - Maya L

For demonstrating a love of learning when solving addition and subtraction problems. You explained your mathematical thinking clearly, using keywords.

 

3/4B - Leo L

For using creativity when solving subtraction problems involving decimals. I was impressed with the way you used MAB as a strategy!

 

3/4W - Harriet L

For demonstrating curiosity and a love of learning when completing your Maths subtraction tasks. Great use of different hands on materials to show your understanding.

 

3/4S - Jayden L 

For demonstrating creativity and leadership when writing the script for and organising our class video.

 

3/4K - Alize C

For demonstrating inclusion and kindness when participating in our buddy bonding sessions.