Prep | Year 4 News

Maths

The current focus for the Year 4 boys in Mathematics has been measurement. Specifically, they have been studying Mass, Volume, Capacity and Temperature. They have been developing an understanding of the scales, abbreviations, terms and strategies used for measurement in different settings. They have worked through a variety of activities which have included problem solving, reasoning, estimation, justification and reflection.

English

The main focus for English over the past few weeks has been informative writing and the key comprehension focus has been making connections. The boys have written several information reports which are integrated with their current Unit of Inquiry. They have written reports on heat, light, electrical and wind energy, with more to be produced in the coming weeks. Their comprehension focus of making connections has allowed them to read texts and look at specific connected areas, such as Text to Text, Text to Self, and Text to World.

UOI

As the boys are digging deeper into their current Unit of Inquiry, they are developing a greater understanding and awareness of the Central Idea, Harnessing Energy Advances Society. They have participated in a range of learning engagements involving key questions, research, observations and reflection. They have begun to realise the different forms of energy we use on a daily basis, how that energy is created, stored and transferred, as well as the impact these different forms of energy can have on the environment. In the coming weeks the boys will be identifying, researching and presenting their findings on renewable energy and its impact for future generations.

Music

This term in Classroom Music, the Stand Alone Unit of Inquiry Percussion and Groove, will enable the students to learn how to play bucket drums and read percussion notation.  This will further develop their ensemble playing skills (Social Skills) which will support the Band and Strings Sight-reading classes. This will also develop Critical Thinking Skills by visually and aurally analysing repertoire using the music elements as a guide. The Concepts of Form, Change and Connection will help to drive this inquiry. They are also continuing to enjoy their work with the Instrumental Music staff learning the Band instruments and developing their string sight-reading skills. In a few weeks time they will join in two halves for their first ensemble experience.

Christian Studies

This term in Christian Studies, the boys will be exploring the lives of some of the Old Testament prophets. These people were given specific responsibilities to guide God’s people. The boys will be choosing to investigate a selection of prophets and complete some Flipgrid tasks. Flipgrid allows the boys to share their knowledge in a fun and creative way. At the end of the term, they will choose one of their favourite Prophets and create a short presentation for the class. In Chapel, we will be continuing to think about Covenants and how they were fulfilled in the person of Jesus.

Christian Studies

This term in Christian Studies, the boys will be exploring the lives of some of the Old Testament prophets. These people were given specific responsibilities to guide God’s people. The boys will be choosing to investigate a selection of prophets and complete some Flipgrid tasks. Flipgrid allows the boys to share their knowledge in a fun and creative way. At the end of the term, they will choose one of their favourite Prophets and create a short presentation for the class. In Chapel, we will be continuing to think about Covenants and how they were fulfilled in the person of Jesus.