Learning in Term 4

In Learning Neighbourhood 2 there will no longer be a "paper" newsletter and all information and news will be posted on the blog. If you are unable to access at home we invite you to come in and look at the blog with your child.

This term in literacy we will be focusing on the text features of non-fiction material. We will continue to develop the children's ability to write narratives, recounts and reports. At the end of the research stage of their inquiry, "Around the World", students will present a travelogue about that country. This could be presented in many different ways that negotiated as the term progresses. Please note the research grid (embedded below) will assist them in their information gathering. The reading groups run by parents have been highly successful and we would encourage anyone with some spare time to participate in this program. Nick Szigeter's mum, Olivia, has kindly offered to share her experience in doing this with anyone interested. We expect that at all times our students have at least two books in their lockers either borrowed from the school library, brought from home or selected from the class library. These are for both class and home reading and are expected to be recorded in their reading log.

This term in mathematics the students will undertake targeted teaching sessions based on current assessment that will support and extend student learning in this area. Students will also use mathematics in project work, such as webquests and activities relating to the inquiry. We would still encourage students to use the mathematical resources in the "useful website" list on the blog as part of their home learning. These include tutpup for strengthening basic number facts, smartkiddies to encourage children to work mathematically and participate in the range of games that support mathematical thinking.

We will continue to provide students with Learning Agreements which will also be embedded into the blog. This term there will be a section titled "Home Learning" which will be left blank. Students will be expected to fill in any learning or activities they do at home. These may include cultural experiences (cooking, sport, helping out at home, family events, etc).

As always, you are welcome to come in at anytime to share your child's learning, share their portfolios or chat to Kevin or Tim about any concerns or issues.

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