YEAR 3

 This week the stars of Year 3  are  examining  ‘ar’ words and identifying  the graphemes that makes the ‘ar’ sound.

Over the past few weeks we have been enjoying the book “ Bella and The Wandering House” and writing some great diary entries from different  characters’ points of view.

In Maths we have been exploring the patterns when we double numbers. We have even been doubling doubles to help us work out multiplication algorithms.

  

  

 The Eucharist has been the focus of our Religion Lessons, especially the four main parts of the Mass and how Jesus is with us when we gather to celebrate Mass.

This week we will be beginning the Year 3 Advent Unit - A Time for Responding in Love,  in preparation for  Christmas.

YEAR 4

This term Year 4 has gone on a learning “QUEST”. We have just finished reading the book “All thirteen”. It is the story of the Thai soccer team and how they survived being trapped in a cave for 17 days. It was a book about mindset, strength and courage. We loved it and did lots of writing and responding to the text.

Another highlight for this term has been working towards achieving our “Pen” license. We have all worked really hard at improving our handwriting and setting out. It is very exciting.

On the 11 November we celebrated Remembrance day by designing Our own Remembrance day artworks. We learnt about the significance of the red poppy. In Australia and other countries of the Commonwealth, we recognise the red poppy as the commemorative flower of remembrance. The flower reminds us of those who lost their lives or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Here are some of our artwork designs:

Who says the art of letter writing is no longer? Not Year 4! During Covid lock down and remote learning we wrote to the elderly and yesterday we received their replies. The excitement for the children was priceless. There were certainly plenty of happy tears from the adults as we watched the children open their treasured letters. Some children were even treated with poetry and drawings .. such a special moment and a clear appreciation for community spirit.