From the Year 4 Classroom

Literacy:  We are reading the novel Uncle Xbox by Jared Thomas. The story is about a12-year-old Dusty, who navigates family changes, poverty, and racism after his stepdad leaves, taking their shared Xbox. 

In Writing, we are creating a factual recount piece titled British Settlement and the Effects on First Nations Australians. We are learning how to present facts to describe and retell a historical event. 

Numeracy: This week we have started a unit on Length and measurement. Students have been exploring metric units using rulers and trundle wheels to demonstrate mm, cm, m and km.  

Religion: We are beginning our learning about the First Eucharist and Confirmation. The students will be researching and completing a project poster on a Catholic Patron Saint. As part of the preparation students are learning about the events of Pentecost-how the apostles are called to spread the good news. We are called to do the same by receiving the fruit of the spirit.  

 We are also learning about the Mercy Values – Respect, Hospitality, Compassion, Service, Courage and Justice. As a whole school, we are breaking one value open each week to see how we can live the value.  

This week's Mercy value is Courage. At Sacred Heart I show courage when I stand up for others, I stand with our Indigenous community, I am not a bystander, I take risks and myself out of my comfort zone, I learn from my mistakes, I lead with encouragement and I believe in myself.  

Inquiry: We have been learning about the colonisation in Australia and the effects on Indigenous Australians.  

PBIS Focus: We congratulate our Year 4 students on the excellent effort and behaviour they have demonstrated so far, particularly in line with this week’s PBIS focus. 

Be Safe – keeping hands, feet and objects to themselves, following the rules, and asking for adult help when needed. Be Respectful – using kind words, including others, and caring for people and property. Be Your Best – trying their hardest, making positive choices, learning from mistakes, and persevering when things feel challenging. 

Regards

Year 4 Team