Year 4 News
North Melbourne Primary School
From Lina McAliden, Year 4 teacher
Animals Alive!
Writing
Year 4 students have chosen endangered animals and are creating hybrid texts. What is a hybrid text, you ask? It is a style of writing where students take facts they have researched about an animal and use this information to turn it into a narrative. Students have worked incredibly hard researching their chosen animals and incorporating factual information into their stories.
“I am doing a hybrid text about the Sunda Tiger. I really like this style of writing because you get to take facts from information and mix them in with a narrative. Some facts about my animal are that the Sunda Tiger bites its target’s neck to stop its prey from breathing. Another fact is that Sunda Tigers only stay with their cubs for one and a half years, which is why 90% of cubs don’t make it to adulthood. They are mainly endangered because people hunt tigers for their skin to make cloaks and jackets, and their teeth for medicines. Human population growth has also had an impact on theirenvironment.” - Ailani, 4D
Library Legends
After being crowned the champions of Book Week, Grade 4 students were treated to a wonderful celebration, kindly organised by Alice… a LIBRARY DISCO! Students had an absolute blast dancing, showing off their moves, limboing and capturing memories with plenty of photos.What a fantastic way to celebrate their love of reading and their Book Week success!
Australian Maths Competition
Last term, Year 4 students put their mathematical skills to the test in the Australian Mathematics Competition. During our most recent assembly, we had the pleasure of congratulating students and recognising their outstanding efforts. We were thrilled to see multiple students across all Grade 4 classes achieve a Distinction. However, an extra special congratulations goes to Ashton L from 4C, who achieved a High Distinction and was named Best in School! What an incredible achievement, Ashton! We are so proud of all our Grade 4 mathematicians and their efforts.
Cooking
Cooking has been an absolute blast for Grade 4, with students recently earning their knife licences! Last week, students put their new skills to good use by helping Erin fill jars, create labels and wrap prizes in preparation for our school fete. They also whipped up some delicious wedges along the way! Students have been enthusiastic, eager to help and incredibly responsible in the kitchen.
