Connect: Year 4
Important Dates
SRC Free Dress Day - Friday 14th of November
Cheese Toastie Day - Monday 17th of November
Curriculum Day - Friday 21st of November
What's happening in our classroom?
Literacy
In Literacy, Year 4 students have continued reading The Wild Robot and remain very engaged with the story. They have been practising their comprehension skills by discussing key events, characters, and themes in detail. Students are also developing their ability to explain their thinking in writing, using evidence from the text to support their ideas.
This term we will be learning about persuasive writing inspired by 'The Wild Robot'. Students will craft letters that include clear arguments, supporting details and persuasive language to express a point of view.
Numeracy
In Maths, Year 4 students have begun their new unit on decimals. They are learning to identify, read, and write decimal numbers to hundredths with increasing confidence. Students have also been practising how to write decimals in expanded form, for example, 3.47 = 3 + 0.4 + 0.07. They are developing a strong understanding of place value and how decimals relate to whole numbers and fractions.
Inquiry - Changes to Earth's Surface
This Term in Inquiry, students will learn about the changes that occur to Earth's surface over time as a result of wind, water and human activity. They will make models to explore and simulate water and wind erosion. Students will become 'erosion detectives' as they look for evidence of erosion and consider possible causes. They will learn about where sand comes from and how to prevent coastal erosion by designing a solution using craft and natural materials.
Through a deeper understanding of how Earth's surface changes over time students will better appreciate the beauty and complexity of our planet and the importance of protecting it.
Well-being
This term students will be working on the following topics in our Wellbeing learning:
Help Seeking
Gender & Stereotypes
Positive Gender
Dojo Awards
Congratulations to the following students for receiving their 'Gold' certificate!
4B: Matilda Jordan & Lucy Wells
Celebration of Learning
Music
Year 4 students have been exploring the world of K-Pop. They have worked in groups to create their own profiles about their role in the band as well as created light sticks and photocards too. Students have learnt different elements of K-Pop and have enjoyed their creative time!
Inquiry - Coastal Erosion
Students have been learning about coastal erosion. In groups they were required to design a solution for preventing or reducing coastal erosion. They used materials such as cardboard, icy pole sticks, pegs, rocks and paper clips.
