3/4B

What's happening in 3/4B?

Education in Faith

As we move into Week 6, our Year 3 and 4 students are reflecting deeply on the season of Lent. It is a special time in the Church calendar where we focus on growing our hearts and becoming the best versions of ourselves. A key part of this journey is Reconciliation. We’ve been discussing how saying "sorry" and making amends isn't just about following rules—it’s about healing our relationships with others and with God. Through prayer and small acts of kindness, our students are learning that Lent is a wonderful opportunity for a "fresh start" as we prepare for the joy of Easter.

The photos below show some of our hand prints. The students were required to reflect on the wonderful life God has given them and how we can use our life to love and care for others. 

We're also looking forward to six of our Year 3/4s celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the end of March: Jett B, Selena Z, Mia B, Patricia J, Thomas O and Charlie T

Inquiry

This week in Inquiry, our Year 3/4 students have turned into "Health Detectives" as we explore how community messages shape our daily lives. We’ve been diving into the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, the Health Star Rating, and the 'Eat a Rainbow' initiative to see how they influence the food we choose to fuel our bodies.

To put their learning into action, students are now stepping into the role of health promoters! They are busy designing vibrant posters for the 'Go For 2 and 5' campaign, using persuasive language and eye-catching visuals to encourage everyone to hit their daily fruit and veggie targets. Keep an eye out for these creative masterpieces at the end of term showcase!

Year 3 / Year 4 Maths

Our Year 3 and 4 cohorts are currently following focused mathematical pathways. The Year 3 students have just begun a new unit on Time, learning to read analogue clocks and understand how we measure our day. Meanwhile, our Year 4s are busy mastering Fractions by comparing parts of a whole and finding equivalents. Once their fractions unit is complete, the Year 4 students will also transition into their own advanced study of time and digital notations.

Literacy

In Literacy, our Year 3/4 students are continuing to thoroughly enjoy our novel study of Yirra and Her Deadly Dog, Demon. Through this engaging text, students are exploring rich and descriptive vocabulary to deepen their understanding and enhance their learning experiences. We have been discussing the meaning of new and interesting words such as 'sprawl', 'rummage' and 'squirm, and practicing using them in our own speaking and writing. Students have also been learning about conjunctions and how they help us join ideas together in sentences. They are applying this knowledge by writing their own sentences using conjunctions to make their writing more detailed and cohesive. It has been wonderful to see their confidence growing as they experiment with new vocabulary and sentence structures.

Kind regards,

Brendan and Ashleigh.