Year 4 newsletter 18.11.22

We are critical, reflective thinkers

A huge thank you to the PTG and other members of our community who made International Day such a wonderful event. Year 4 really enjoyed joining the parade, the excellent performances and sampling food from all over the world!

A note from the principal 

A highlight of this week, perhaps even the term, was International Day on Tuesday. With over 60 nationalities represented in our parade, six cultures highlighted in the cultural show and a huge variety of country cuisine in the Food Hall, it really was quite spectacular. A huge thank you to PTG, Marketing, Building and Grounds, ISIT and all those who helped to organise this special occasion.

The return of International Day, and other events and activities, is perhaps a barometer that the worst of the pandemic appears to be behind us. As we emerge from the malaise of the last few years, it is so wonderful to see the energy, vibrancy, happiness and human connection that these occasions bring.

Down in Nursery, they have also been experiencing the joys of life and I invite you to enjoy our video footage of one of our class butterflies emerging from its cocoon. Thank you to Mr Jeck for setting up a GoPro to capture this sight!

Proud of you Patana!

Sarah McCormack

Upcoming events and dates for your diary

Sports Day

DEIJ Workshop

DEIJ- Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice Workshop is an introductory workshop on DEIJ hosted by PTG & Cindy Adair, Cross Campus Principal CPL on November 24th at 8AM, Secondary Staff Room.

This workshop will aim to share the start of our journey as a school to ensure that every community member (regardless of race, gender, nationality, body type or sexuality) feels protected, safe and secure as well as a sense of belonging.

Please RSVP with the following link: https://forms.gle/LtQeKyjVbEA5RdXZ6

Life Saving and Water Safety

LIFESAVING AND WATER SAFETY: Please can students bring Pajamas or a lightweight long sleeved top and shorts / long sleeved trousers to their swimming lesson week beginning Monday 28^th November.

All students will be learning vital lifesaving and water safety skills, wearing these clothes over the top of their swim kits. Therefore please do not forget to bring your actual swim kits to the lesson as well! Students and class teachers will receive a reminder nearer to the lesson also.

General information

Learning In Year 4

Term 1A- Chocolate!

For more information please visit our Year 4 Curriculum Page.

ICT

Dear Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you during the 3-way conference open day and we hope you got a glimpse as to what the children get up to in their IT lessons each week.

As there were so many visitors, we were not able to speak to everyone, so if you do have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Lots of people were interested in the resources and tools on show so I thought it would be helpful to share some links for you to explore with your children at home.

Everything listed below is free to use or can be accessed using your child's school email address and password.

PE- Term 1B

As Year 4 PE lessons are before break time, the children can arrive at school in their PE kits (or swimming kits underneath their PE kits). They will then need to change into their uniforms at the end of the PE lesson.

Athletics lessons require Patana PE kit, hat, water bottle and PE shoes.

Swimming lessons require black or Patana swim kit, swim hat, goggles and towel. Long sleeved rash vest / suit optional.

Birthdays