Term 4

Term 4 has come around fast. This term will be even busier than term 3! The term consists of the following:
Numeracy
- Fractions, Decimals, Percentages and Ratios
- Algebra - sequential patters with rules
- Geometry - symmetry, enlargement, 3D shapes
Literacy
- Teacher Reading - Juggling with Mandarins
- Writing Persuasive Writing - writing arguments and formal letters
- Spelling - essential word lists and extension lists and 12 spelling words to learn
each week (one country and one NZ place name)
- Poetry
P.E.
- Athletics
- Large ball skills
- Swimming
Inquiry
- Connecting the World - How people in the past and present stayed connected around the world
- Maori customs and proctocols
- Health - peer pressure, gender issues, self esteem and sexuality education
The Arts
- Static images
- Syndicate singing
- Performing arts with Mrs Hooke
- Christmas Concert - carol singing
Handwriting
- Linking, size, shape, slope
Current events
Te Reo Maori
-Mihimihi
- Features of the whareuni
- Simple phrases and questions
ICT
- Blogging, and communicating with others and share local customs