Connect: Year 4

Important Dates - Year 4

• Harmony Day - Friday 20th of March

• School Photos - Monday 23rd March

• Hot Chip Day - Tuesday 31st March

• Easter Bonnet Parade - Thursday 2nd April

What's happening in our classroom?

Literacy

As part of our literacy learning students will be learning about early Australian explorers and the reasons that motivated them to explore. Through this unit, students will build their understanding of topic-specific vocabulary and practising fluent reading strategies. They will also be developing their comprehension skills by answering both literal and inferential questions, helping them think deeply about what they read and understand ideas beyond the text.

Numeracy

In Mathematics, students will be building their understanding of fractions by exploring mixed fractions and improper fractions. They will learn how to convert between the two forms and develop their skills in ordering mixed fractions on a number line. This work will support students in strengthening their number sense and confidence when working with fractions.

Inquiry 

In the coming weeks students will begin exploring our new Inquiry unit, Water Cycle, learning why water is an important Earth resource. This unit will cover the following learning areas:

• investigating how water moves through the environment (sky, land, and oceans).
• learning key processes including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and run-off.
• making connections between the water cycle and changes in states of matter (solid, liquid, gas).
• comparing saltwater and freshwater distribution on Earth.
• recognising the importance of water to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, including the responsibility to care for water on Country.

Well-being 

Over the next two weeks we will be working on: 

• understanding stress triggers at home, school or in the yard
• identifying positive calming strategies that help when we are feeling stressed
• developing our personalised Ready to Learn plans

3/4 Hoop-time

Any students wishing to participate in this years 3/4 Hoop-time competition can register by completing the permission form sent out last week via the QKR app. 

This year our Hoop-time competition will be held on Thursday the 21st of May at Jubilee Park Stadium. 

We are hoping to take as many teams as possible and encourage anyone to get involved no matter how much basketball experience you have previously. 

Dojo Awards

Congratulations to the following students for receiving their 'Bronze' certificate for reaching 75 Dojo points! 

4A: Ari Alexandris, Gemma Clarke, Jacob Baskin, Liam Turley, Ross Cullinane, Hendrix Leaupepe and Madi Harfield 

 

4B: Charlotte James

 

     4C: Sorcha Balik-Gray

Celebration of Learning

Golf Clinic

Students recently participated in an exciting golf clinic where they worked alongside a coach to develop their skills in chipping, stance, and swing. It was fantastic to see everyone giving it a go, showing persistence, and supporting one another throughout the session. All students had a great time and should be proud of their effort.

Harmony Day

Students enjoyed celebrating Harmony Day by wearing a touch of orange to school. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many different cultures and backgrounds within our community. The day highlighted the importance of inclusivity, respect, and belonging, with students embracing the message that everyone belongs.

Brainstorm Productions Performance 

Last week our year 4 students were very lucky to participate in the Brainstorm Productions live performance. This program provides practical strategies for bullying prevention, online safety, social skills and emotion regulation.