Grade 4

Literacy 

In Grade 4, we are continuing to read Storm Boy by Colin Thiele and are now approaching the exciting yet sad ending. Alongside the story, we have been learning about the rich flora and fauna of the Coorong. The students have enjoyed finding out about the pelicans, including the famous Mr Percival, and how these large, graceful birds use their long beaks to scoop up fish. We have also discovered the spoonbills, with their unusual flat, spoon-shaped beaks that help them sift through shallow water for food. On the plant side, we have been learning about samphire, a hardy plant that grows along the salty wetlands and provides an important food source for local wildlife. Students are also continuing to practise taking notes from what they read and hear, then using these notes to write clear and detailed information reports.

Numeracy

In Grade 4 Maths, we have been learning about different types of angles, including acute, obtuse, right, reflex, straight, and revolution angles. Students have been practising identifying these angles in shapes, drawings, and real-life objects around the classroom. We have also begun exploring fractions, starting with equivalent fractions. Students have been using fraction shapes, such as circles and bars, to show how different fractions can represent the same value. They have also been working with number lines to place fractions correctly and compare their sizes.

Humanities

In Grade 4 Geography, we have been learning about the Coorong and its unique environment. Students have explored the wetlands, dunes, and lagoons, learning about the plants and animals that live there, such as pelicans, spoonbills, and samphire. We have also discussed the cultural importance of the Coorong to Indigenous people. Through these activities, students are investigating how natural environments support living things, understanding the connections between people and places, and developing skills in collecting and recording information about the environment.