Grade 4

Welcome Back

Welcome to Term 3. It is hard to believe that we have had the privilege of teaching your wonderful Grade 4 children for half the year already. The second half promises to be just as terrific! We are super excited as this term has many fun filled days ahead.

Things that our Grade 4 team are looking forward to this term is:

Amy - Our class election.

Bec - Swimming is always a highlight for me. I love seeing the improvement students make by the end of the week.

Beth - I am looking forward to 3/4 Hooptime! It is such an awesome day out and the kids always show such great sportsmanship.

Claire - I am looking forward to our excursion to Pentridge Prison. It is going to be a wonderful day which I’m confident the students will enjoy!

Swimming

We have our swimming program in Week 2. It is a great week that the students and teachers enjoy. Any students not attending our school swimming program, will be placed in an alternative classroom completing work assigned to them. If you are a volunteer who is joining us on the bus, please remember to sign in at the office before going to your child’s classroom. Any family members are welcome to watch swimming lessons at the pool, though they are not able to assist in the changerooms. Please speak to your child’s teacher if there are any concerns so we can ensure a positive experience for everyone.

Reading

In Reading this term, students will explore literary devices and deliberate wordplay through figurative language features such as onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors and alliteration. Through class novels and book studies, including The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, Stellarphant and Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, students will analyse how authors use these techniques to enhance meaning and engage readers. They will also apply a range of comprehension strategies to deepen their understanding of texts. Digital texts will continue to be incorporated through platforms such as Epic Books and Reading Express. Students will also participate in Reader's Theatre sessions to develop their reading fluency, expression and understanding of dialogue.

Writing

This term in writing, we will be focusing on narratives and persuasive texts. Our topics link closely to our Integrated Studies unit Australia’s Journey, as the students will be writing a speech to become class captain for a week. We will continue to have a writing conference each week to work with every student in a small group setting.

Spelling

For spelling this term, we will be continuing with our whole word inquiries and independent spelling routine. We will collect the students' spelling words from their writing to address their individual needs. Focus groups will also continue to practise varied strategies.

Maths

In Maths this term, students will continue to develop their understanding of multiplication and division, as well as the measurement concepts of money, area and perimeter. Through the use of hands-on activities and concrete materials, students will build confidence and deepen their understanding of these key concepts.

Students will work both independently and collaboratively to solve a range of mathematical problems. As multiplication and division are closely connected, we will explore the relationship between these operations while revising and learning a variety of effective strategies to solve problems efficiently and accurately.

Integrated Studies

This term in Integrated Studies the Grade 4s are studying ‘Australia’s Journey’. In this unit, they will be investigating democracy and the important people who shaped our country. Learning about the tiers of government and the difference between rules and laws. While also understanding our history and the important parts that have shaped our nation. Towards the end of term, in pairs, students will research and compile information about their chosen era and present this information to the school community with an Expo.

School Wide Positive Behaviour

This term, we will continue developing our understanding of our school values: Personal Best, Respect, Resilience, and Courage. We will explore how our thoughts and choices influence our actions and the impact they have on ourselves and others. Throughout the term, students will learn about important topics including problem-solving, stress management, help-seeking, and understanding norms and stereotypes. These learning experiences will support students in making positive choices, building resilience, and developing respectful relationships.

Homework

Homework will continue in Term 3, coming home on a Tuesday and due back the following Monday. It is important that children complete the set tasks and return their homework in order to form good habits before reaching the senior school next year. We will continue with a weekly routine of times tables practise, which is individualised per child, along with a weekly reading log. We will also be setting two activities per child on Essential Assessment in Sunset Maths each week. These will be relating to the topics we study in Maths in class to help consolidate learnings.

Camp

Grade 4 camp takes place Monday 23rd -Wednesday 25th November, next term! Camp is at Camp Adanac in Yarra Junction and we look forward to a fantastic three days with the students.

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