From the Year 4 Classroom

Welcome back to Term 4! 

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break and is feeling refreshed and ready for a busy and exciting term ahead. 

As the weather warms up, this is a reminder that all students are required to wear their school hats while outdoors. 

We wish all students representing our school at the Divisional Athletics on Friday the very best of luck in their events. 

Literacy: 

We have started reading our new class novel, His Name Was Walter by Emily Rodda. The story follows a group of students and their teacher who discover an old handwritten book while taking shelter in a mysterious house. As they read, they uncover the story of Walter and Sparrow, and a secret that has been hidden for many years. 

Using the novel as inspiration, students will be developing their narrative writing skills throughout the term. They will learn how to create engaging stories by exploring characters, settings, plot development, and ways to keep their readers interested. We look forward to seeing their creativity shine as they become young authors themselves. 

Numeracy:  

This week, students are exploring data and learning how to pose and answer questions based on the information they collect. They will investigate different types of data, including numerical and categorical data, and learn how to represent and interpret information using pictographs and column graphs. This week, our multiplication focus is the 11 times tables,  

In Inquiry: 

Our topic for this term is Geography. This week, students will begin exploring what geography is and how it helps us understand the world around us. They will investigate places, spaces, and environments, and identify examples of these in their everyday lives. Students will also learn about the seven continents of the world, where they are located, and what makes each one unique  

Enjoy your week, Year 4 Team  

Alison - astacey@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Lisa - ldishot@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Meg - mbonat@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Danica - dsmith@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Paige and Madonna