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.
Mr Beales, Miss Palmer and Ms Costa
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.
Mr Beales, Miss Palmer and Ms Costa
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