Reading:

We have been learning how to create meaningful questions about a text before, during and after reading. This skill assists students with comprehension and understanding of a text and encourages students to be inquisitive about the texts they read. Examples of questions you can ask your child/ren include 'what does the title tell you?', 'what questions do you have during reading?', 'is there anything you are wondering about right now?' and 'what questions to you have when you finish reading?'. Why not try asking some of these questions while you are reading at home.

Writing:

We are starting to explore some wonderful poetry drafts full of rich, vibrant word choices and exciting ideas pouring out through students own voices. By now students have been immersed in a range of poems and have strategies in place for creating insightful, stunning poetry. Students should have these published by the end of this term so we will upload them to SeeSaw for you to see.

Maths:

Students have been exploring decimals this fortnight and have made connections to real life situations such as money, measurement and time. Students have explored tenths, hundredths and thousandths in the place value system and how they build towards one whole number. 

Inquiry:

We have recently begun a new inquiry into 'Profit and Not for Profit Organisations and the effects they have on our community'. We look forward to the interesting wonderings students create throughout this topic and look forward to insightful presentations in the last week of Term 3.

District Athletics:

Congratulations to all students who competed in the District Athletics, proudly representing our school. For those who received a ribbon but were to young to qualify for the next level, we wish you luck next year. A great sign for the future!

Book Week:

Students had a great time dressing up for book week, with some outstanding book characters on display during our Book Week parade. It was great to see so many students and teachers involved. Thanks to the Grade 5/6 students who visited classes at lunchtime to read a book each day.

​Camp:

Final notes for camp have been sent out this week with students. Please return these by Wednesday September 7th so that we can finalise camp details. Final payment due by Monday October 3rd.

Welcome to our week 6 update. We can't believe we are over half way through the term already!

We have been doing some fabulous work once again in the 3/4 area, with lots of hands on work and building on skills we learnt earlier in the year.

Reading

In class we have been focussing on predicting when reading. This has included reading a text carefully and understanding the question, finding any information related to the question, finding important information, thinking about what an author is suggesting and considering all possible answers before making a decision. When students are reading to you at home they should now be able to use these terrific predicting strategies to further enhance their understanding of a text. 

Writing

This week we have started to explore poetry in our classes. We have a selection of poems in each classroom that students are looking at to inspire them for when it is time to draft and publish their own poetry pieces. One important thing that we have learnt so far is that not all poems rhyme! Students have worked hard to publish their information reports so keep an eye out on SeeSaw for these fabulous pieces.

Maths

We have been learning some exciting new concepts in maths. These include formal and informal units of measurement for volume, capacity and mass. Students have been challenged with hands on tasks that are linked to real world applications. Don't be surprised if your child asks you a question about this around the house! It has been amazing to see students knowledge and confidence grow in these areas over the fortnight. 
Year 4 students have begun their LAF Maths journey this fortnight to work on their multiplicative thinking skills. A letter will be sent home shortly explaining the process of these lessons. Year 3 students are lucky enough to be working with Mrs Driscoll and Mrs Corless on similar activities that will also enhance their multiplicative thinking.

Student Led Conferences

Student Led Conferences will be held on Tuesday 23rd August between 2.30pm and 6.30pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for you, a family member or friend to see the amazing work students have been doing this year. The students have picked their favourite work and are excited to share it. A reminder to book in using the code that has been sent home. If you are unable to attend and would like to make another time feel free to arrange with your student's teacher.

District Athletics

Good luck to the selected students who will compete in the District Athletics with Mrs Hales in week 7. We can't wait to see how you go and we wish you the all the best. Notes need to be returned ASAP if they have not been already.


We look forward to seeing you at our Student Led Conferences next week so you are able to see the work that the students have worked so hard to complete.
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Mr Beales, Miss Palmer and Ms Costa

Welcome to the latest instalment of the 3/4 team blog.

A little belated message about our new rooms and how the students and teachers have been settling in.
With exciting new renovations underway, the entire 3/4 team has moved into other parts of the school. 3/4P being situated in the Library, 3/4C in the Music room and 3/4B in the Science portable.
Pleased to announce that all teachers and students have made the transition successfully and classes are running smoothly.

Olympic Ceremony at C.S.P.S

We are all excited about Monday's Olympic Opening Ceremony which will be followed by three rotations of olympic style activities. Each class was able to randomly select a country to represent at assembly and has been busy researching information about their countries olympic history. 3/4P will be representing Spain, 3/4C will be representing Germany and 3/4B will be representing Canada.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this fabulous event. Full details are on the flyer that was sent home. 

The great C.S.P.S Spelling Bee

One student from each class will be selected as their class champion spelling bee. A spelling bee championship final will be held at each assembly starting with the 5/6 students on August 5th, 3/4 students on August 12th, 1/2 students on August 19th and Foundation level students on August 26th.
All level champions will have a special presentation at assembly on September 2nd.

Sunnystones Camp

The wheels are in motion for our Sunnystones camp to go ahead from October 5th-7th. Please make sure that notes have been returned as well as the deposit so that final numbers can be tallied.

Bike Ed and Road Safety

3/4 students started their Bike Ed and Road Safety courses on Thursday August 4th. All students were very excited for the journey ahead and the fun activities that have been planned.

Student Led Conferences

Personalised Student Led Conference invitations will be heading home soon, and the students are looking forward to showcasing all the wonderful work they have been doing throughout the year so far.

Another busy and fun filled term so far. We cannot believe it is already half way through!

From the 3/4 team.