Year 4 Report

A big congratulations to the Grade 4 students for completing another term of growth and success. We wish all students and their families a safe and enjoyable break.

Literacy

In Reading, students have been learning about the purpose and audience of friendly, formal, and persuasive letters. During this time, they have explored the structure and language features used in persuasive writing. Students have also been predicting, questioning, critiquing, and making connections to a range of texts while building their reading stamina. 

In Writing, students have been creating persuasive letters that follow the correct text structure and language features of persuasive. Students have been expressing their ideas and opinions for an intended audience. They have worked hard to follow the 5 writing stages to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish their work. They have also been working hard to self-assess and up-level their writing using the Bump It Up wall. The Grade 4 teachers are so proud of our superstar writers!

In addition to this, students have been continuing to communicate with their pen pals through letter writing!

Maths

In Maths, students have been developing their addition and subtraction skills through a range of activities. Our Maths lessons aim to engage the students learning of concepts and skills through games, hands on activities and technology. This term, there have been many opportunities for students to participate in whole group and partner work, as well as focused small groups. Students have been exploring a range of skills to help them solve addition and subtraction problems. A popular activity this term was shopping! Students set up shops in the classroom to buy and sell items. They used their addition skills to add totals and their subtraction skills to give change. 

Inquiry

This term, students have been learning about democracy and how it has changed over time. Students have explored their rights and responsibilities within their community. Students have been learning about the rules and laws associated with local, state and federal government. They have been researching the services and support provided by their local council to present an oral presentation to their peers.

Year 4 students have continued to work hard at developing their vegetable gardens this term. 

Reminders:

• Attending school each day is very important to help your child's social, emotional and academic growth. Please make sure you are sending your child to school on time each day. School starts at 8:50am and finishes at 3:10pm.
• Use the SENTRAL app if your child is absent. 
• Parent/Teacher Interviews – 22nd and 23rd of June
• Term 3 Starts 11th July, 2022- Pupil Free Day
• 3/4 Camp- 31st August- 2nd September, 2022

Grade 4 Team

Sylvana Awada, Tiana Elia and Andy Urbancic