Year 4 News 

Open Family Morning

We loved having parents at school for our Open Family Morning for breakfast and to meet Ms Stoppa. It was fun to mingle with friends, dance, sing and then visit the classrooms to show them some of the things the students enjoy doing at school. Some children were ‘adopted’ for the morning by other parents and all had a lovely time together. 

Maths

In Maths, Year 4 students have been exploring 2D, 3D shapes and tessellations, discovering how different shapes can fit together to cover a surface without any gaps or overlaps. Students have enjoyed experimenting with pattern-making and identifying tessellations in real-life examples such as tiles, pavements, and art designs. 

We have also been working on measurement, learning how to estimate, compare, and calculate length, area, and perimeter. Students are applying their understanding through hands-on activities and problem-solving challenges. 

Alongside these topics, we continue to focus on daily revision of the four processes — addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — to build speed, accuracy, and confidence in number work. (insert Maths photos)  

English - Procedural Writing

In Year 4 English, students have been focusing on procedural writing — learning how to clearly explain how to do something using step-by-step instructions. 

We have explored the key features of a procedure, including a title, materials list, and sequential steps that use action verbs (e.g., mix, fold, cut). Students have practised writing procedures for a range of purposes, such as making a simple recipe or to explain a science experiment. Students are also learning to include labelled diagrams to support understanding and presentation. 

Here are some procedural writing samples: 

By Finn A. 4B 

How to make 'Nutella Bites' at home 

Equipment Needed 

You will need a Fork, a Pastry Brush and a Knife. 

Ingredients 

You will need 1 or 2 Eggs, One jar of Nutella, Icing Sugar, White Bread and Milk Chocolate. 

Method 

Start by cutting the crusts off from your white bread with a knife. 

Push the middle of the bread into a square with your fingers, make sure NOT to make a hole in the bread. 

Now, add a decent amount of Nutella in the square. 

Next, fold the bread in half and use a fork to firm the edges together, don’t push down the side you folded/the part with the visible Nutella through the bread. 

Next, crack an egg into a bowl and mix with a fork. Make sure there are no pieces of the shell in the bowl. 

Now dip your Pastry Brush in the egg and brush it all around the Nutella Bite. This will make it crispy on the outside. 

Now put as many Nutella Bites as you want in the oven for about 7-10 minutes. When you are done melt some chocolate and sprinkle it on top. Then do the same with the sugar. DONE. You have got a delicious Nutella snake. 

ENJOY! 

By Olivia C. 4A 

HOW TO MAKE FAIRY BREAD!! 

Ingredients!                                                                            

1. Plain bread 

2. Butter 

3.  100 & 1000's                                       

Tools! 

1. Knife 

2. plate 

Step one: Wash your hands. 

Step two: Grab a slice of bread and put it on your plate. 

Step three: Pick your knife up and put a little bit of butter on your knife then spread the butter onto your slice of bread. 

Step four: Grab your 100 & 1000's and slightly pour them on your buttered bread. 

Step five: Cut your slice of bread in half. 

Step six: EAT IT ALL UP!!! 

By Zoe B. 4B 

How to make Pancakes 

Equipment needed:                         Ingredients:  

-bowl                                                   -2 eggs 

-spoon                                                 -milk 

-whisk                                                  -flour 

-spatula                                               -butter 

-pan 

-plate 

1. Wash your hands. 

2. Get a bowl and crack 2 eggs into it, making sure there are no shells left inside. 

3. Next, add a splash of milk and mix them together. 

4. Then add a spoonful of flour and mix it together. 

5. Continue this process until you have a good amount of batter to start baking ( but don't add anymore eggs, just flour and milk. 

6. Put a pan on the stove and turn the stove on. 

7. Cut a tiny piece of butter and let it melt in the middle of the pan. 

8. Pour some batter onto the pan and wait until some bubbles start to form all around the pancake. 

9. When you can see the bubbles forming, get a spatula and slide it under the pancake and flip it onto the pan. 

10. About 1 minute later do the same thing but don't flip it, put it on a plate. 

11. Keep on doing this until all of the batter is gone. 

12. Put on and toppings you want. 

13. Enjoy! 

By Ari H. 4B 

How to make scrambled eggs     

Equipment needed                       Ingredients  

. Pan . Spatula                         . 3 eggs .pepper and/or salt cracker (optional) 

. Shaker . Butter knife            . Butter . Grated cheese ( optional ) 

                                         Method 

1. Crack the eggs into a shaker 

2. Then grab a handful of grated cheese and do two twists of salt and/or salt ( optional ) into the shaker. 

3. Now put the lid on the shaker and shake.  

4. Heat the pan on the stovetop. 

5. Pour contents of the shaker into the pan after spreading butter on pan. 

6. After getting firm and scrambled serve and enjoy!  

By Grace R. 4A 

How to make Scrambled eggs 

Equipment: Whisk, bowl, pepper, grinder, stove, pan, grater, spoon, measuring cup, apron, spatula. 

ingredients: 3 eggs,1cup of milk, butter, 1 cup of cheese, 2 twists pepper (optional) and a pinch of salt (optional) and that is what you need. 

Method:                     

1: Wash hands 

2: Get bowl 

3: Crack egg one at time in bowl 

4: scoop out any shells in bowl 

5: Add cheese 

6: Mix all of it with whisk 

7: Add milk and pepper (optional) 

8: Turn on stove and put pan on stove 

9: Pour mixture and wait until eggs are golden brown. 

10: mix with spatula till mushy 

11: Put on plate 

12: Then put salt and enjoy 

By Luca C. 4B 

How To Make Scrambled Eggs 

Equipment Needed 

Whisk, Bowl, Pan, Spoon, Measuring Jug and a Mixing Bowl. 

Ingredients 

3 eggs, butter,1 and half cup of cream , pepper/salt and 1 handful of grated cheese. 

Method 

1. Wash your hands. 

2. Get a mixing bowl and crack three eggs into the bowl one at a time.  

3. Scoop out any shells. 

4. Whisk the eggs. 

5. Ad cream to the bowl. 

6. Grate the cheese and put it in the bowl with a bit of pepper and salt if you want. 

7. Put all of the mixture in the pan. 

8. Keep an eye on the pan so the eggs don't get to firm.  

9. Scramble it with a spoon. 

10. Then you take it off before it gets too dry. 

11. And then you get to eat it. 

Cybersafety

In Year 4, students have been following the Cybersafety Project lessons. The focus has been on understanding how our online actions and words can affect others and the importance of being respectful, responsible digital citizens. 

Students explored ways to show kindness online, including using positive language, asking before sharing, and thinking carefully about how messages might be received.  

As part of this learning, students designed their own digital avatars to represent positive online qualities such as honesty, respect, empathy and friendliness. This creative task encouraged them to reflect on how they can demonstrate these values in their online interactions. 

Families are encouraged to continue these discussions at home by talking about what it means to be a kind and safe digital communicator. 

Buddies

Our Year 4 students are very excited about becoming Prep Buddies next year! As part of our school’s transition and leadership program, each Year 4 student will be paired with an incoming Prep child to help them feel safe, supported, and welcomed into our school community. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for our Year 4 students to build confidence and develop leadership skills as they prepare for their senior years in primary school. We can’t wait to see them shine in this important role!