Term 4 Learning

Welcome to Term 4! 
It is so exciting to have all of the children back in the classroom. 
We look forward to working with you and your children again this term.
​Thanks - Elise and Latham

Religious Education Units

Sustainability of Creation​

 - I can understand my role as a co-creator with God to demonstrate respect for Earth, for people, and distribution.

 - I can promote a commitment to stewardship and care for God’s gift of Creation.

 - I can understand how to make loving choices and decisions that reflect dignity of Creation.

 - I can identify ways in which we can work towards living in harmony on this planet.

 - I can develop an understanding of other spiritual views from groups around the world, in order to promote the Common Good.

Numeracy Focus
I can count by ¼, ½, ⅕  , ⅓
Grade 3:
Fractions:
 - I can show ½, ¼. ⅓ and ⅕  of a collection.  - I can show ½, ¼. ⅓ and ⅕  on a numberline. 
- I can locate ½, ¼, ⅓ and ⅕  of a shape.
 - I can fold the same sized pieces of paper to show ½, ¼, ⅓ and ⅕.
 - I can count by ¼, ½, ⅕  , ⅓ 
 - I can solve word problems which involve unit fractions.
Grade 4:
Fractions:
 - I can make a fraction wall to show halves, quarters, eighths, thirds, sixths, fifths and tenths.
 - I can use my fraction wall to find equivalent fractions
 - I can locate quarters on a number line. I can locate halves on a number line.
 - I can locate thirds on a number line.
 - I can convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and vice versa
Decimals:
 - I can read decimal fractions to tenths
 - I can write decimal fractions to tenths
 - I can represent decimal fractions to tenths I can read decimal fractions to hundredths
 - I can write decimal fractions to hundredths
 - I can represent decimal fractions to hundredths
 - I can make connections between fractions and decimal notations

Geometric Reasoning
Grade Three:
 - Identify angles as measures of turn and compare angle sizes in everyday situations
Grade Four: 
 - Compare angles and classify them as equal to, greater than or less than a right angle
 - Revisit Place Value as well as Addition and Subtraction

Integrated Studies
 Unit One: Do we take more than we need?
We are learning:
 - about sustainability there are different views on how sustainability can be achieved
 - that our Earth has natural resources available to us that needs to be carefully used
 - that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are experts in sustaining the land 
 - the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources
 - actions we can take to use places and environments more sustainably
 - to encourage ourselves and others to protect the Earth
We will know we have been successful when:
We understand the importance of learning from our past to be able to live sustainably for the future

Unit Two: Who are the first Australians?
We are learning:
 - about the first people of Australia and where they lived
 - about Dreamtime stories
 - about the local Gunditjmara people, especially the special relationship they have between language, Country, Place and spirituality
 - significant days and weeks celebrated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
 - the symbolism of both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders flags
We will know we have been successful when:
We acknowledge the connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have to Country and Place and how this affects their everyday lives.

Literacy Focus
WRITING: 
 - Persuasive - Sustainability focus 
 - Narrative - Dreamtime story focus

READING & VIEWING: 
 - Differentiated Reading Groups 
 - Sustainability whole group texts - Lorax,    Last Tree in the City,  
 - Dream Time Stories 


SMART Spelling  

OLSAL

​VCOP

Other Learning

TEAM BUILDING TIME: 
 - Identify and explore the expression of emotions in social situations and the impact on self and others.
 - Demonstrate skills for effective participation in group tasks and use criteria provided to reflect on the effectiveness of the teams in which they participate.
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Celebrating our Learning!

We love listening to a story.

Practising our bat and ball skills in PE.

Creating some beautiful art work.