3/4 Area

Reflecting on Our Last 2 Weeks in 3/4 Area

The grade 4 students attended a meeting with Dimi, our Student Engagement and Wellbeing Officer, last Friday in Week 5 to learn about Peer Mediation. Peer mediation is a process where students receive training to help and coach their peers to resolve conflicts through peaceful dialogue and negotiation. It encourages active listening, empathy, and problem-solving, empowering students to manage disputes, particularly during recess and lunchtime, independently. 

Our grade 4 students were invited to apply for the positions of Peer Mediators for the year 2025. The successful applicants will have orientation sessions with Dimi and receive full training next year. 

In Writing we continue to practise writing information texts using the correct structure, i.e. including clear introductions, detailed body paragraphs, and concise conclusions. We used planning templates to organise our ideas logically and then elaborated on a specific aspect of the topic using paragraphs. We worked hard to include interesting facts in our own words and to make the information more engaging and easier to understand. Below are examples of completed work by students in 3/4C.

In Discovery Learning, we explored the life cycles of mammals, birds and insects. We then looked at the life cycle of plants and planted bean sprouts on cotton wools to observe how, as living things, they grow, reproduce and need nutrients from sunlight and water to survive. We also spent time weeding our communal garden, removing unwanted plants that compete with the healthy ones. We learnt that, in contrast, the weeds are non-living once removed, as they no longer grow or function. This activity helped us understand the difference between living and non-living things while also giving us the chance to contribute to the garden's growth and beauty.

In Maths, we learnt how to solve problems using multiplication and division. Multiplication helps us find the total when we have equal groups, and division helps us split something into equal parts. These skills make it easier to solve real-life problems, like sharing, budgeting, or measuring. The more we practise, the better we get at finding answers and making good decisions.

Finally, reminders for a couple of events taking place in the 3/4 Area.

1. T-Ball Finals at Cole Reserve. Please access permission forms via Compass and pay either online or cash. 
2. Kris Kringle. We only need parent permissions for their children to participate in Kris Kringle. Permission forms accessible via Compass.