Week 1 - Term 4

Wow! Hasn't this year gone by fast. I hope you all had a lovely, relaxing break and are roaring to go for Term 4!

Zoo Trip 

Tuesday 17th October A1-A4 are heading off to the Zoo to kick start our wonderings around this term's Inquiry 'Sustainability'. What does that word mean? Why do animals become endangered? How can reduce the amount of waste in the world?

Please make sure your child has full school uniform on (including black shoes) and has the following things packed for the Zoo

- lunch

- drink

- hat

- sunblock 

- raincoat 

Maths

We begin this term off by learning about fractions - 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 1/5, 1/10 

First we will focus on identifying and finding fractions of shapes and lengths (strings, paper etc.) then move onto finding out fractions of numbers - 1/4 of 12. Fractions is a fantastic concept to link with real life - cutting food into equal parts. 

Writing

This term our writing will link in with our Inquiry. We will be learning how to write factual reports on things tying into our Sustainability learning. 

Word Work & Spelling 

Our focus for Word Work throughout the first half of the term is on blends - 2 or more letters that make a sound such as /bl/

Can you please make sure your child has their pink spelling book kept in their book bag every day. Our aim is to have a new list of words to learn every week - first list went home today (to be learnt at home and school) and they will be tested next week. 

Reminders 

- Library day is on Wednesday 

- Hats need to be work this term - check they're clearly named

- Black school shoes must be worn to and from school

- Book bags to school every day please

Have a lovely week A2 and whanau

Miss M :)