What’s Happening in Grade 4 in Term 1, 2026
In English students will be:
- exploring Old English through the narrative of The Wizard of Oz
- producing answers to literal and inferential questions
- responding to questions using evidence from The Wizard of Oz
- Learning how to write narratives using story grammar
- learning how to plan a well sequenced narrative using story grammar
- explicitly taught to write a paragraph that is entertaining
- practicing Victorian Cursive handwriting to improve writing fluency and presentation
- exploring the etymology of words to understand their origins and meanings
- practising editing and revising written work to improve clarity and detail
- developing reading fluency to support comprehension and expression
In Mathematics students will be:
- Using the compensation strategy and written algorithms to solve addition and subtraction equations
- Identifying key words in worded problems to solve them
- Applying am and pm notation when reading time
- Calculating elapsed, finish and start times to five minutes
- Converting between units of time to solve problems
- Representing halves, quarters, thirds, fifths and tenths of shapes and collections
- Measuring length in metric units
- Counting in halves, quarters, thirds and tenths
- Measuring the perimeter of shapes and enclosed spaces
- Converting mixed numerals to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numerals
- Ordering mixed numerals on a number line
- Measuring area using metric units
In Inquiry students will be:
In Inquiry this term, students will be learning about how to be safe, respectful, and responsible online. They will explore common online symbols and what they mean and learn how to recognise appropriate and trustworthy online content. Students will also develop skills in evaluating websites and understanding the importance of positive online communication, including using good “netiquette.” A key focus will be helping students identify personal information that should never be shared online and why this is important for their safety. Throughout the unit, students will be encouraged to respect themselves, respect others, respect content, and respect equipment when using digital technologies. Learning will take place through open-ended questions, hands-on activities, interactive videos, and child-friendly websites.
In the Core Knowledge units ‘Using Maps’ and ‘World Mountains’, Year 4 students develop their understanding of how geographical information is represented and interpreted. They learn to use maps, grids, scale, symbols and cardinal directions to locate and describe places, and apply these skills to identify major mountain ranges around the world. Students also investigate the physical characteristics of mountains and consider how these environments influence climate, human activity and settlement patterns across different regions.
Wellbeing
In Term 1, students will focus on building positive relationships and understanding themselves and others through two key topics: Emotional Literacy and Personal and Cultural Strengths. Students will learn to recognise different emotions, understand what triggers them, and notice how feelings can change across the day. They will also explore their own personal and cultural strengths and learn how these strengths help them show respect for others, respect for Country, and respect for diversity. These lessons are linked to the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program. As part of this learning, students will also learn about and celebrate Harmony Day, promoting inclusion, kindness, and a sense of belonging for everyone.