Week 3 Update
Good afternoon parents,
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful weekend celebrating all things Mum related. We hope that you loved reading their little messages which hopefully showed you just how much you are truly loved by them.💕
Walk to School Day - this is being held this Friday 17th May and all families are encouraged to attend if possible. Please see the newsletter this week for the pick up points and times.
REMINDERS - WEEK 3
Commitment and Year 4 Family Mass - this Saturday night 18th May at 6pm the Year 4 families are invited to come together to celebrate mass together. During this mass we will acknowledge the commitment made by you to support your child in their preparation to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist. All students are expected to attend, there will be pizza afterwards!
Book Fair - On Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd of May, there is a book fair in the library. The library will be selling books from 8-9am and 3.30-4.30pm on these days.
What's Happening in Term 2?!
We have once again hit the ground running for this term...what a start it has been!
So far in Literacy we have started laying the foundation of what makes a good procedure; focusing on structure, language and effective writing strategies.This week we will place a heavy focus on particular vocabulary; adverbs, verbs, time verbs and the importance of writing clear, detailed, yet succinct instructions.
They will have a a bit of fun this week creating a chatterbox following a very basic set of instructions. After creating it, their role will be to improve the given procedure, this will involve them using their laptop to take better images.
They will have a a bit of fun this week creating a chatterbox following a very basic set of instructions. After creating it, their role will be to improve the given procedure, this will involve them using their laptop to take better images.
Once our unit on procedures is complete we will move onto poetry and its different types.
In Math's this term we are going to be covering a range of tough topics!! We have started with an easier one in Measurement, identifying the different units of measure within length, mass, capacity and volume. From there we will endeavour to cover the written strategies of multiplication and division, as well as fractions, decimals and percentages.
Obviously our RE program is well under way, focusing on the Eucharist. We will first look at it's history and significance. Then closer to the big day we will focus on the symbols and actions carried out within the Mass. Our prayer buddies will be involved in all activities.
In Science, we are focusing on forces. The children will study the different types of forces and have a chance to experiment and explore how these forces work.
In HASS, we will be focusing on History and studying the First Australians. We started by looking at famous archaeological sites around Australia that show us remnants of how they lived. We will go to explore how they lived, their language, beliefs, stories and culture. The students will complete a small research assignment for homework towards the end of the term, that will then need to be presented to the class in the last couple weeks of term. I will keep you posted.
Lastly in Art, the children will be creating a series of pieces. They are currently studying warm and cool colours and the effects they have on people's moods. The student's began their colour tree last week and will continue this week (see right). Be sure to drop in next week to see them around the class!
They will then move onto creating a felt Eucharist banner, which will be displayed at the church on the day. We will probably need some parent help during these sessions and will put a call out closer to the dates, to ensure the students are using the craft equipment (e.g. hot glue guns) safely.
So as you can see, we are very busy beavers this term!
In Science, we are focusing on forces. The children will study the different types of forces and have a chance to experiment and explore how these forces work.
In HASS, we will be focusing on History and studying the First Australians. We started by looking at famous archaeological sites around Australia that show us remnants of how they lived. We will go to explore how they lived, their language, beliefs, stories and culture. The students will complete a small research assignment for homework towards the end of the term, that will then need to be presented to the class in the last couple weeks of term. I will keep you posted.
Lastly in Art, the children will be creating a series of pieces. They are currently studying warm and cool colours and the effects they have on people's moods. The student's began their colour tree last week and will continue this week (see right). Be sure to drop in next week to see them around the class! They will then move onto creating a felt Eucharist banner, which will be displayed at the church on the day. We will probably need some parent help during these sessions and will put a call out closer to the dates, to ensure the students are using the craft equipment (e.g. hot glue guns) safely.
So as you can see, we are very busy beavers this term!
HOMEWORK - WEEK 3
Please see below for the homework assigned for this week. If you can please support your child to complete all parts of their homework each week. This helps with their personal organisation reduces anxiety of getting in trouble when it is not done.
1. Reading - Students are to read for 10 minutes each night.
2. Timetables practise 8's - The students are to practice at least 4 times throughout the week at home.
3. Mental Maths- Complete Unit 12, p 24 & 25. This will be marked each morning.
4. Spelling - the students are to complete LSCWC with their spelling words each night and put their words into a appropriate sentence. These are due in on Friday.
Have a good week,
Mrs Delane
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