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MSC Administration Team

College Director- Kerri Jones Junior School Deputy- Allison Bye - Year 4 abye3@eq.edu.au Head of Junior School- Sue Esposito sespo2@eq.edu.au

Meet the Year 4 Teachers

Mr Clinton Mills cmill132@eq.edu.au Mrs Fiona Campbell fcamp4@eq.edu.au

Miss Linda Nye lheit1@eq.edu.au Mrs Marg Carey mcare1@eq.edu.au Miss Prudence Calabro pcala2@eq.edu.au

Daily Routines

 Students arriving prior to

8.20 line up behind prep classes

 At 8.15 students are walked

to undercover area by staff member

 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

Assembly - Monday 2pm Odd weeks Banking - Thursdays

• 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 21st 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 Prue Calabro

PE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (Odd weeks) Drama Music Library

Clinton Mills

PE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (Odd weeks) Drama Music Library

Specialist Times

MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY Marg Carey

PE Library DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (Odd weeks) Drama Music

Linda Nye Fiona Campbell

PE Library Library Music DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (Odd weeks) Drama Music Drama DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (fortnightly)

Term 1

English – In this unit students will complete a

novel study on The Twits . They will look at the authors style of writing and sense of humour. They will write their own new chapter for the book. Learning Goal - We are learning to apply our knowledge of language features and author devices to plan, write and publish an entertaining story.

We are learning to use comprehension strategies to identify and describe the effect of language features 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.

Maths –

• Place value – different ways to

represent numbers, partitioning.

• Modelling multiplication and division

– recalling a range of multiplication, division and extended facts. Develop fluency.

Learning Goal We are learning to recall number facts and solve problems using the four operations.

Science – Why are some living things endangered?

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.

Geography- Let’s go on a safari!

This term the students will build on their mental maps of the world by spotlighting on the continents and countries

• f Africa and South America.

Term 2

English – Students will read, view and listen to a range of persuasive product

• advertisements. They learn about target

audiences, commercial packaging and

• ther advertising
• techniques. They will

design and promote a commercial package for their own product.

• Maths – Our emphasis will be on:
• Number, place value, odd/even

numbers

• Multiplication and division facts

and calculations

• Geometry - angles
• Fractions
• Money
• Shapes – 2D

Science –Material Matters Students study how materials are made and how they can be used sustainably. Geography– Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Students take part in setting up a reducing waste project at home and at school. Media – Students explore advertising techniques and layouts. Digital Technology – Students will design their own cereal box.

English – Students will be reading and

viewing a variety of historical texts including diaries, logs, journals, newspaper reports and

• documentaries. They

will be writing their

• wn literary recount

set in the past from a different perspective.

Maths – Our emphasis will be on:

• Money – purchasing, change
• Number and place value
• Multiplication and division

fluency

• Fractions and decimals
• Symmetry
• Measurement units
• Patterns and algebra

Science – Feel the Force In this unit students investigate how forces affect objects through direct contact and from a distance. History – Great Explorers of the World. This will include the journey of the First Fleet to Australia. Drama – Bringing history to life through short skits. Digital Technology – Completing a range of digital tasks.

Units of Work Term 3

Term 4

English – In this unit student will investigate traditional stories from around the world that contain a moral. They will learn comprehension strategies to help them interpret these stories. Students will create their own stories that will teach a lesson. Maths – Our emphasis will be on:

• Fractions and decimals
• Solving purchasing problems
• Number patterns and algebra
• Chance and data
• Number facts fluency

Science – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow Students will be exploring weathering and erosion of the Earth’s surface. History – Students will study the impacts of colonisation on Indigenous groups. Art – Indigenous art. Digital Technology – Students will create a multimedia version of a story.

Learning Goals

Mathematics Writing

Feedback on how each student is progressing with their goals is given in a variety of ways:

• Individual Conference
• Student Reflection
• Review of assessments
• Pre and Post testing
• 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.
• 2. Shared reading
• 3. Modelled reading
• 4. Independent reading
• 5. Reading stamina

Reciprocal Reading Comprehension cards Thrass/ Spelling Activities Reading Learning Goals Literacy Planet Reading Stamina Handwriting Stimulus Writing

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 night of the week using the LOOK, SAY, COVER, WRITE, CHECK method. Multiplication Tables need to be done each week, this will include: 2 x 5 = 10 (multiplication strategy) 10 ÷ 5 = 2 (turnaround) 20 x 5 = 100 (extension strategy) Children should be reading for at least 15 minutes per night. While most 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.

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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

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Choir- music teacher

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Dance – dance teacher

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Instrumental music

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More activities will come on line throughout the year.

Communication

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Email

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Facebook

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Twitter

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Twice annual interviews

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Welcome to book further appointments as well.

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OneNote – information

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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.

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Warning Verbal/Non verbal

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Individual Class Strategies (Rule Reminder)

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Buddy Class (Parents Contacted)

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Reflection Room (Parents Contacted)

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Behaviour Support Teacher Positive behaviours are recognised as well including;

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Star passes

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Postcards

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In class reward system

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Morning tea with the stars

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“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcom X

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to visit us today. We look forward to working in partnership with you this year.