Grade 3/4

Literacy

During reading sessions, we have started talking about narrative writing. We looked at a broken text and reordered it by identified different parts including the orientation (characters and setting), complication, events, climax and resolution. The students have also worked on answering questions in full sentences about a text they have read.

e.g. What is your favourite colour?

One word answer - red.

Full sentence - My favourite colour is red.

During writing sessions, the students have experimented with using a linear timeline to plan their narrative. They were able to include the orientation, main problem, 3 events to try to solve the problem before the climax and ending.

During spelling sessions, we have been exploring graphs, digraphs and split digraphs making the sound 'A' such as /ay/ as in tray, /a- -e/ as in tape, and /ai/ as in snail.

Numeracy

During Numeracy sessions, we have explored mapping grid references. See if you can identify the grid reference for the tiger, elephant, monkey, parrot, alligator, rhino, hippo, lion and Zoo entry. Don't forget to record the letter and the number.

We have also introduced chance which is the likelyhood of an event occurring. We have learned to use the the words likely, unlikely, certain and impossible. Think about the below scenarios and match the correct word to each.

SEL/Inquiry

This week, we have looked at personal strengths in our SEL sessions. We discussed possible scenarios where we would need to rely on our different personal strengths. Look through the list and see if you can attribute some personal strengths to your family members and tell them about a time you have seen them display this.

We have also started our eSMART learning. We have talked about cyber safety and how to be an upstander, not a bystander. Throughout this term, we will be looking at the impacts of cyberbullying and how to prevent it.

School start

School begins at 8:35am sharp. Students will begin their learning by participating in the Morning Circle. If you child is late to school, please make sure they attend the front office to have their attendance recorded as late.

Homework/Home Reading

Homework will be given out weekly on Mondays and come back to school on Fridays. Homework includes 1 sheet for 4 activities that support in class learning from the week, and either 1x thick chapter book, 2x shorter chapter books or 3x levelled books.

TLI - Homework

Students in the TLI program with Ms Pino will receive homework on Fridays to be returned on Thursday of the next week. Homework will include 2 books that we have read and an activity sheet supporting the phonics work completed in the lesson. The students also have a reading log to record when they have read the books by themselves and to a parent or older sibilng.

Book pack

Book packs have been provided for students and items are stored at school. If you would like to see what is being provided for your child please go to the front office where you can also make the payment ($225). Payment plans are available on Compass. 

Photo/Video policy

Please make sure you return your signed note to your teacher by Thursday 28/2.

Water bottles

We are having a lot of hot days at school and there are lots of ways to stay cool. Don't forget to hydrate by bringing a water bottle to school.

Melbourne Victory Footbal Club (MVFC) clinic

The students have been excited to participate in the Melbourne Victory Football Club clinic on Wednesdays. The students are learning to refine their soccer skills by enjoying games and drills as well as developing personal skills such as teamwork, leadership and cooperation.

Whole School Assembly/Values Certificate

The teachers are very excited to announce our award winners for our school values. Please join our whole school assembly on Friday to celebrate this weeks recipients.

3/4A - Truman T - Respect

3/4B -  Isshaq T - Respect

3/4C - Elena M - Respect

Principal Award - Maryam