I hope you all had a refreshing spring break.
Grade 4 came back to school with enthusiasm about the final school term.
In Mathematics, we revisited shapes, however this time, we turned our attention to 3D figures. Students worked in groups during rotation time on Wednesday and Thursday, investigating, identifying, modelling, drawing and classifying 3D shapes. The group have been particularly committed to the activities this week and have demonstrated that they are curious to find out more.
In Language time, we revisited past tense, something that still proves to be tricky at times. Students also began a new reflective activity that we will do in lieu of the weekly reflection homework. From this week, students will spend time each week reflecting on one of the Learner Profile attributes that they feel they have demonstrated. This is an activity we will follow through until the end of term as there are 10 weeks of school, along with 10 attributes. The attributes chosen by students this week were: caring and reflective.
Inquiry has been incredibly interesting and thought provoking. The central idea we are working on is: Children encounter different challenges and opportunities. After discussing the central idea with students, I gave them a selection of photographs taken from a series about children around the world and where they sleep. The photographs were very provoking for students, who were eager to find out more about the children and their experiences.
All students have selected one of the students to do do a comparative project on titled "A Day in the Life". They will explore the experiences of the child through research about the country and area that they are from and then compare it with their own experiences. I foresee this to be a very thought-provoking investigation and from conversations with the students, I feel a great sense of compassion from them towards the children who experience great challenges in their lives.
To compliment this unit, grade 4 are undertaking a "30 Day Appreciation Challenge". Each student is going to attempt to document the things they appreciate in their lives by taking a photograph a day for 30 days. I want to thank grade 4 families for your support with this endeavor.
Next week (Saturday 18th April) is International Children's day and I hope that all families can make it. As you know, it is a compulsory day for teachers and students. We encourage you to come and enjoy the day and share in your child's learning as it will be on display in our room. There will be a bake sale and interactive activities around the school!
Until next week,
- Miss Raciti
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