Level Four

Reading 

In Reading, students have been exploring The Grace Stories, a novel that follows the life of a child convict in England during the 1700s. Through this engaging novel study, students have been developing their comprehension skills by exploring the author's purpose, considering different points of view and identifying character traits. Students have been making thoughtful connections with the characters and events in the story while developing a deeper understanding of life during this historical period.

Writing 

In Writing, students have been busy creating their own engaging narrative stories. They have been developing their storytelling skills by incorporating exciting sizzling starts, building suspense and developing interesting characters and events. Students have been focusing on using descriptive language, expanding their ideas and creating meaningful endings to capture and maintain their readers' interest. It has been wonderful to see their creativity shine through their writing!

Mathematics 

In Mathematics, students have been exploring measurement concepts, with a focus on mass and capacity. They have been learning to measure, compare and estimate using different units and applying their understanding to practical, real-world problems. Students have also been developing their understanding of fractions, exploring how fractions represent parts of a whole and applying different strategies to solve fraction problems.

Theme – History 

In Theme, students have been learning about the First Fleet and the arrival of the British in Australia. This learning has connected closely with our The Grace Stories novel study, allowing students to develop a deeper understanding of what life was like during the 1700s and 1800s. Students have been investigating what daily life looked like during this period, including the experiences of convicts and the challenges they faced. To showcase their learning, students have been creating PowerPoint presentations, bringing together their research and demonstrating their understanding of this important period in history.

Gymnastics 

Our gymnastics program gives students the opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence and challenge themselves in a fun and supportive environment. Students have been working hard, stepping outside their comfort zones and celebrating their progress as they learn. We’re looking forward to putting our skills to the test when we visit BTYC in a couple of weeks!

Simra 4E- I enjoyed doing the bars and learning how to do a handstand. 

Eshton 4E - I enjoyed learning new things because I had never tried gymnastics before.

Ray 4D- I learned how to overcome my fears and now I can do things I was scared of before.

Amelia W 4D- at the start I was scared on the balance beam and doing a handstand but the instructor helped me and now I can do it.

Corby 4T- I liked learning how to jump and land in the motorbike position.

Kathleen 4T- I enjoyed swinging on the bars and jumping on the trampoline.

It has certainly been a jam-packed and exciting start to Term 4! Alongside our classroom learning, students have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Colour Fun Run, Dance Curriculum and Gymnastics programs. These experiences have provided wonderful opportunities for students to get active, try new things, develop their skills and, most importantly, have lots of fun. It has been fantastic to see everyone getting involved and making the most of these exciting opportunities!