We’ve had a fantastic and busy start to Term 2 in Year 4, with plenty of hands-on learning and engaging activities across all areas of the curriculum!

To begin the term, we honoured ANZAC Day in a meaningful way. Students enjoyed baking traditional ANZAC biscuits in class and were proud to participate in the ANZAC Day service at Tagai State School. It was a special opportunity to reflect and show respect for those who have served.

In Mathematics, our focus has been all about time! Students have been learning to read both analogue and digital clocks, calculate elapsed time, and use timetables to plan events. A highlight was our “travel itinerary challenge” where students imagined trips to different countries and planned travel schedules for local destinations using real timetables.

Reading has been a real highlight, especially now that the weather has cleared. We’ve taken our books outside and are loving our reading time in the fresh air of the playground. These outdoor sessions have been a great way to build a love of reading in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

This week we’re diving into learning about sea turtles in the lead-up to World Turtle Day on Friday, 23rd May. We’ve been reading picture books, learning interesting facts, and expressing our understanding through beautiful turtle-themed art. It’s been a wonderful blend of literacy, science, and creativity.

Our Geography unit is now underway as we begin exploring the world’s biomes. Students have each selected a biome to research and are developing their inquiry skills as they gather information in preparation for upcoming projects.

We also had a great experience connecting with our partner school via Zoom as part of our STEAM learning. Students worked collaboratively using Scratch to code an interactive water cycle project—combining science, technology, and teamwork.

There’s still lots to look forward to this term, and we’re so proud of the enthusiasm and effort Year 4 students are bringing to their learning!

 Mrs. Renate Bates