Year 3/4- Mrs Hansard

**Term 2 Newsletter**

Year 3-4 Newsletter- Term 2 (doc 120 KB)

 

 

 

Welcome back to the returning students and families of Beechwood PS and welcome to the new students and families!  I hope you had a chance to relax and unwind and enjoy some family time over the break!

 

The following is an outline of the topics and some brief organizational information:

 English-Reading

This term work will be based around the theme of Friendships and Relationships. Students will be completing a unit on Charlotte's Web and focusing on the friendships and relationships throughout the novel. Students will also be provided with opportunities to read texts at their own level and of their own choice. Students may like to bring books from home, borrow from the local or school library for independent reading time.

Writing

Students will be engaged in a variety of writing tasks throughout the term. They will be taught specific handwriting, spelling and grammar skills.

Mathematics

For Mathematics this term we will be learning about: Whole Number, Addition, Subtraction, Patterns and Algebra, Length, Time, Position, Data and Chance. During Maths sessions, students will also complete "Fast Maths" and Problem Solving activities.

History

This Semester, the topic is "First Contact". Students will learn about exploration and life in Australia before the arrival of Europeans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Library

Library is on Thursday mornings from 9-10. Mrs Arentsen will be taking the class during this time. Students are encouraged to bring a library bag and borrow books each Thursday.

Science

Science will be on Wednesdays from 12.00-1.00 with Miss Pollard. Students will be studying "Information" and how technology has changed over time.

 

Weekly Activities

Science: Wednesdays 12-1

Library: Thursdays 9-10

Swimming: Thursdays 11.30-12.30

 

3/4 Assembly Item: Friday 6^th April (week 10), 10-11am.

 

Equipment for Year 3/4

* A4 homework book

* Lead pencils

* Ruler

* Red and Blue pens (for later in the year)

* Glue stick

 

Optional

• Coloured pencils
• Scissors
• Crayons/twist ups
• Textas

 

I look forward to getting to know all of the students in 3/4 and seeing their growth and development over the year.

 

Mrs Hansard