Year Four

Dear Year Four Families,

In Reading, students are continuing to enjoy Book Club and Readers Theatre. They have been developing their comprehension skills through discussing texts, sharing ideas and making predictions. During Readers Theatre, students have been practising reading with expression, fluency and confidence while working collaboratively to bring characters to life.

In Writing, the Year fours have been exploring Explanation Texts by unpacking the structure, language features and looking over a rubric to understand what makes an effective text. Students have examined a range of texts connected to our Unit of Inquiry, exploring topics such as cyclones and earthquakes. They have been identifying how authors use factual language, technical vocabulary, cause-and-effect relationships and sequencing to explain how and why natural events occur. The students have really taken an interest in the natural disaster topics.

In Mathematics, Year 4 students have been exploring Fractions. We have been learning to represent fractions on number lines, identify and understand mixed fractions, and make connections between fractions and decimals. Students have been developing their understanding of how fractions represent parts of a whole and practising how to locate, compare and order different fractions and decimals. They have enjoyed using visual representations and practical activities to strengthen their understanding of these important number concepts.

In Inquiry, students have started exploring our new unit. We began by unpacking our central idea: Environmental processes can lead to the transformation of the Earth’s surface. Students shared their prior knowledge, discussed what the statement might mean and began exploring how natural processes can change the Earth over time. We have started investigating different environmental processes, including erosion, weathering, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and are looking forward to building our understanding throughout this unit.

In Wellbeing, Year 4 students have been exploring the importance of empathy and building positive friendships. We have discussed what it means to understand and consider other people's feelings, as well as the qualities that make a supportive and caring friend. Students have also been learning about different strategies they can use to feel calm, manage their emotions and develop positive ways to respond to challenging situations.

Reminders:

• Students are reminded that as we are a SunSmart school, hats are required to be worn during Term 4. Please ensure your child brings their hat to school every day.

• Please ensure your child continues to bring their fully charged device to school every day.

• Remember to bring water bottles to school each day, especially as we are enter the warmer seasons.  

We are looking forward to more success for the rest of Term 4!

Thank you,

The Year Four Team