by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Feb 3, 2022 | Grade 4, The Grades
Well…first of all we needed to learn how to say it!! It’s not ‘hyper-bowl’ but ‘high-per-bol-ee’. Just what is hyperbole I hear you ask. Hyperbole is exaggeration in our writing to convince the reader to agree with us. ...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Jan 27, 2022 | Grade 4
This week was our second online STEAM session and we have had fun doing some artwork. Black and white optical illusion art is always stunning visually and we did our best to follow YouTube tutorials to make some. It is amazing what you can do with a pencil, ruler,...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Jan 20, 2022 | Grade 4
The grade 4 students have been learning about different forms of government and this week we focussed on monarchy. The question which came up was ‘What makes a good monarch?’. The Learner Profile is always a good starting point for looking at character traits.The...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Jan 13, 2022 | Grade 4
Well!! Grade 4 didn’t know WHAT was going on when they got to school on Monday! “No questions,” said Ms Kirsty. “Suit yourself,” said Ms Amy. On arriving, students looked for the timetable and the magnetic signs for the board but they...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Dec 9, 2021 | Grade 4
As part of the Grade 4 students’ investigation into chemical and physical changes we have completed some small science experiments which demonstrate either a chemical or a physical change. Did you know that when you add an acid to hot milk that there is a...
