Week 37

 Dear Parents and Students,

I hope you all enjoyed the extended weekend. We were lucky to enjoy some more fine weather before the rain returned this week. In Grade 4, we got straight back to work on Tuesday, and we have had another busy and productive week.

In the Classroom:

Maths

We have almost completed Topic 19, and we now know the difference between line and

rotational symmetry, and the different ways figures can be changed while remaining

congruent. We will review the topic early next week, with our topic test to take place on Tuesday.

Literacy Workshop

We have continued with our grammar unit dedicated to adverbs and prepositions, and we have also been enjoying reading Danny the Champion of the World. This story has prompted some very interesting discussions about different moral dilemmas, and how a person’s character can have such a great effect on how one is treated and respected by others.

Science

The fun has continued during our Life Science studies this week, as we designed a working model of an eye. So far, we have investigated how the lens of the eye refracts and projects light to the retina, from which our brain receives the signals to allow us to see. We then applied our findings to our case study. We will continue this investigation next week, as we modify our models to see how the pupil and iris work together.

Social Studies

We continued with our research and development of our Regions presentations, including a dedicated session in the computer lab in which we were able to collaborate together in real time. We have only a few more days left before our presentations, which will take place next Thursday.

Other important information

As we approach the end of the semester, our list of special dates is shrinking! Details regarding the final week of school will be available closer to the date.

Have a great weekend, and I will see everyone on Monday!

Dates to remember:

Tue May 28: Math test - Topic 19

Thu May 30: Social Studies Regions presentations

Fri May 31: Assembly

Mon Jun 10: Dragon Boat Festival

Fri Jun 14: Last day of school (half day)