MSC Administration Team College Director- Kerri Jones Head of Junior School- Junior School Deputy- Allison Bye - Year 4 Sue Esposito sespo2@eq.edu.au abye3@eq.edu.au
Meet the Year 4 Teachers Mr Clinton Mills Mrs Fiona Campbell cmill132@eq.edu.au fcamp4@eq.edu.au Miss Prudence Calabro Miss Linda Nye Mrs Marg Carey pcala2@eq.edu.au lheit1@eq.edu.au mcare1@eq.edu.au
Daily Routines Students arriving prior to 8.20 line up behind prep Assembly - classes Monday 2pm At 8.15 students are walked Odd weeks to undercover area by staff member Banking - Thursdays Early morning messages are delivered during this time. 8.35 students released to walk to their classroom. Doors open and students set themselves up for a successful day of learning
• English – Reading comprehension P – 6 • Numeracy - Computational thinking and problem solving • Wellbeing • Student Engagement
BYOX This is the third year that Year 4 have taken part in the BYOX • (Bring your own device x-multiple devices) program. This exciting program provides students with many opportunities to prepare themselves for 21 st Century learning. Because we use these devices in the classroom on a daily basis, it is important that students ensure that they have fully charged their devices before coming to school. ONE NOTE – Class workbook • Websites – consent form • required for student access Tech support – Library help • desk before school, first lunch break and after school.
Reading Rotations – Both classes, mixed ability English/HASS – Miss Calabro Maths/Science – Mr Mills Art/Health
Specialist Times MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY PE DIGITAL Drama Library Prue Calabro TECHNOLOGY Music (Odd weeks) Clinton Mills PE DIGITAL Drama Library TECHNOLOGY Music (Odd weeks)
Specialist Times MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY PE DIGITAL Drama Marg Carey Library Music TECHNOLOGY (Odd weeks) PE Drama Linda Nye Library DIGITAL Music TECHNOLOGY (Odd weeks) Library Music Drama Fiona DIGITAL Campbell TECHNOLOGY (fortnightly)
Term 1 English – In this unit students will complete a Maths – novel study on The Twits . They will look at the • Place value – different ways to authors style of writing represent numbers, partitioning. and sense of humour. They will • Modelling multiplication and division write their own new chapter for – recalling a range of multiplication, the book. division and extended facts. Develop Learning Goal - We are learning to apply our fluency. knowledge of language features and author devices to plan, write and publish an entertaining story. Learning Goal We are learning to use comprehension strategies to We are learning to recall number facts and solve identify and describe the effect of language features problems using the four operations. and author techniques in narratives. Art-Linked to the English unit, "The Twits“, Students will study the cartooning techniques of Quentin Blake and use these skills to illustrate their chapter. Science – Why are some living Geography- Let’s go on a safari! This term the students will build on their mental maps of things endangered? the world by spotlighting on the continents and countries of Africa and South America. This term in science we are studying endangered or vulnerable animals. The students will complete a case study before researching their own to share with classmates.
Term 2 • English – Students will read, view and Maths – Our emphasis will be on: • listen to a range of persuasive product Number, place value, odd/even advertisements. They learn about target numbers • audiences, commercial packaging and Multiplication and division facts other advertising and calculations • techniques. They will Geometry - angles • design and promote a Fractions • commercial package for Money • their own product. Shapes – 2D Science – Material Matters Geography – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Students study how materials are made Students take part in setting up a and how they can be used sustainably. reducing waste project at home and at school. Media – Students explore advertising techniques and layouts. Digital Technology – Students will design their own cereal box.
Units of Work Term 3 English – Students will be reading and Maths – Our emphasis will be on: • viewing a variety of historical texts including Money – purchasing, change diaries, logs, journals, newspaper reports and • Number and place value documentaries. They • Multiplication and division will be writing their fluency own literary recount • Fractions and decimals set in the past from a • Symmetry different perspective. • Measurement units • Patterns and algebra Science – Feel the Force History – Great Explorers of the In this unit students investigate how World. forces affect objects through direct This will include the journey of the First contact and from a distance. Fleet to Australia. Drama – Bringing history to life through short skits. Digital Technology – Completing a range of digital tasks.
Term 4 English – In this unit student will Maths – Our emphasis will be on: • investigate traditional stories from Fractions and decimals • around the world that contain a moral. Solving purchasing problems • They will learn comprehension Number patterns and algebra • strategies to help them interpret these Chance and data • stories. Number facts fluency Students will create their own stories that will teach a lesson. Science – Here Today, Gone History – Students will study the Tomorrow impacts of colonisation on Indigenous Students will be exploring weathering groups. and erosion of the Earth’s surface. Art – Indigenous art. Digital Technology – Students will create a multimedia version of a story.
Feedback on how each student is progressing with their goals is given in a variety of ways: • Individual Conference Learning Goals • Student Reflection • Review of assessments • Pre and Post testing Mathematics Writing • Star rating and Targets
What a Numeracy Block Looks Like Activity: How do you work out 16x25? Prove it!
A Literacy Block Includes a balanced reading program 1. Reading rotations four times a week @ 20 minutes. Reciprocal Reading Comprehension cards Thrass/ Spelling Activities Reading Learning Goals Literacy Planet Reading Stamina Handwriting Stimulus Writing 2. Shared reading 3. Modelled reading 4. Independent reading 5. Reading stamina
Assessment
Homework Homework will be handed out on Monday and is due in on Friday. Homework includes spelling, which is written out in their book each • Reading ading Log night of the week using the LOOK, SAY, COVER, WRITE, CHECK method. Multiplication Tables need to be done each week, this will include: • Spe pelling lling 2 x 5 = 10 (multiplication strategy) 10 ÷ 5 = 2 (turnaround) • Finish inish off 20 x 5 = 100 (extension strategy) Children should be reading for at least 15 minutes per night. While most subject bject work k in in On OneNote eNote children in Year 4 can read, they need help with their comprehension and vocabulary. Homework will also include some of the following each week, maths, problem solving, grammar, history and science. If your child is struggling with the homework it is important you come in and see you child’s teacher.
2020 Important Events School photos Week 3 Swimming lessons: Term 1, Weeks 7 & 8 4-6 Cross Country Week 9 – Term 1 4-6 Athletics days - Term 2 Parent-Teacher interviews: end of Terms 1 & 3 Report cards: end of Terms 2 & 4 Learning celebrations: Term 1, Term 3 – Bushdance Term 1 Week 10 - Bike skills Excursion - Nambour Resource Recovery Centre (English & Geography) Early Term 2
Extra Curricular Activities Ch oir- music teacher Dance – dance teacher Instrumental music More activities will come on line throughout the year. Communication Email Facebook Twitter Twice annual interviews Welcome to book further appointments as well. OneNote – information Newsletters
Behaviour Management Class behaviour is managed cooperatively between students, teacher, parents and admin team. We all follow the college’s Responsible Behaviour Plan. Weekly behaviour lessons and wellbeing lessons are a part of classroom routine. Warning Verbal/Non verbal Individual Class Strategies (Rule Reminder) Buddy Class (Parents Contacted) Reflection Room (Parents Contacted) Behaviour Support Teacher Positive behaviours are recognised as well including; Star passes Postcards In class reward system Morning tea with the stars
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