This week we have started our new unit of inquiry called Cities and How They Function. Our central idea is: Cities have a variety of infrastructures to support their inhabitants. We have so far explored this central idea and the lines of inquiry to make sure the students understand all of the key words that are used. We also presented our summative tasks from our last unit of inquiry on How We Share the Planet to other classes. The aim was to come up with convincing arguments as to why we should conserve finite resources.
In writing we are very excited about our new genre fantasy. The year four students have explored the key aspects such as plot, characters, special events and triggers that are unique to this type of writing. We also had a guest author come and talk to read their very own book to us on Wednesday and Thursday. The students (and teachers) thoroughly enjoyed the story as well as learning more about the key parts of this type of writing. See if you can recognise who our guest author was in the slideshow of pictures below.
In mathematics we have continued to work on our multiplication and also focused on automatic and accurate recall of tables. We have continued to use a high level of ICT integration in this subject to assist student learning.
A big thank you to the PTA for the wonderful Winter Bazaar which took place last weekend. A wonderful time was had by all and considerable money raised. We also enjoyed a fantastic swimming day last Tuesday which the students thoroughly enjoyed. A big thank you to all the parent helpers that came along to assist us as well as Peter who as usual organised another well run sports day.
Have a great weekend!
Geoff Cath and Mike
In writing we are very excited about our new genre fantasy. The year four students have explored the key aspects such as plot, characters, special events and triggers that are unique to this type of writing. We also had a guest author come and talk to read their very own book to us on Wednesday and Thursday. The students (and teachers) thoroughly enjoyed the story as well as learning more about the key parts of this type of writing. See if you can recognise who our guest author was in the slideshow of pictures below.
In mathematics we have continued to work on our multiplication and also focused on automatic and accurate recall of tables. We have continued to use a high level of ICT integration in this subject to assist student learning.
A big thank you to the PTA for the wonderful Winter Bazaar which took place last weekend. A wonderful time was had by all and considerable money raised. We also enjoyed a fantastic swimming day last Tuesday which the students thoroughly enjoyed. A big thank you to all the parent helpers that came along to assist us as well as Peter who as usual organised another well run sports day.
Have a great weekend!
Geoff Cath and Mike