In Grade 4, we put great value on the aspect of Family and feeling like our classrooms are an extension of our homes. Our classes are our safe places and we welcome everyone with open arms. Over the past few months we have been blessed to welcome a few new faces to our Grade 4 family. We have been so[Read More…]
“Science is simply the word we use to describe a method of organising our curiosity.” – Tim Minchin Children are born with inquiring minds and a natural excitement for science. However, just like learning how to read or count, learning how to ask questions and do experiments are a vital part in education. During our Science Week, we aim to[Read More…]
It has been an exciting week in Grade 4. As part of our theme for the year, focusing on the Valley, the Grade 4s explored Silvermine. Starting off around the Silvermine Dam, the students completed some experiments and looked at plant and animal life. After some good snacks and refueling, they finished off their exploring by walking next to the[Read More…]
Last week the Grade 4s descended on Muizenberg Beach to pick up ALL the litter that they could their hands on. We were joined by Greg from the company CleanC who spoke to the Grade 4s about the importance of protecting our environment and picking up after ourselves whenever we can. As the beach had been cleaned and there was[Read More…]
Each term, our Grade 4s participate in B.I.C. lessons. These lessons focus on connection and building relationships with our peers. B.I.C stands for Because I Care, and our Grade 4s are given the opportunity to spend time getting to know their buddy. The buddy changes every term so that our Grade 4s are able to connect with more of their[Read More…]
As part of our Thematics Studies, the Grade 4s are learning about Fish Hoek in the Days of Yore. On a bright and sunny Friday morning, it looked as though we had gone back in time as the Grade 4s arrived dressed in the most amazing outfits that highlighted the Days of Yore time period. There were suspenders and[Read More…]
The Grade 4 passage and classrooms were busy on Tuesday night, 12 February. The first ever Portfolio Evening kicked off with a bang. Parents came in to view their children’s best work, they were allowed to write a little note, and even give a sticker. As parents paged through their children’s books, there was much excitement and interest. It was[Read More…]
This past week the grade 4s embarked on the journey of discovering and understanding their E-Colours. The excitement was REAL when they got the opportunity to use their own iPad to do the E-Colour test. They couldn’t wait to see their friends to compare colour combinations and see who has the same combination as they do. There is now great[Read More…]
There is much anticipation when entering Grade 4 at Sun Valley Primary, more so than for any other grade. Why? iPads of course! Our lovely Grade 4s could not contain their excitement during the iPad handout. They lined up in the hall, and eagerly waited to hear their name so that they could get their hands on their very own iPad. We even had a[Read More…]
Throughout the year our grade 4s have been learning about our Valley. We have investigated the way others lived back in the day, we’ve studied the Peers family (famous for the discovery of Peers Cave) and we’ve looked at the wildlife and sand dunes in our Valley. Tying into Peers Cave, sand dunes and the wildlife, we decided it would be a[Read More…]
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