This week in UOI, students were asked to imagine what problems the world in 2050 might face and to use a Venn diagram to compare the issues people experience now with those we may encounter in the future. They made thoughtful connections to different systems, discussing which systems need to work effectively to support communities in the years ahead. Students then began developing a future problem they believe could affect these systems and explored creative solutions to help keep our world running smoothly.  

Next week, we will also explore systems through a real-world learning experience during our Mercedes-Benz Off-Road field trip. This hands-on opportunity will allow students to see how different systems work outside the classroom and make meaningful connections to our unit. 

Central idea: Systems are created to bring about change and meet the needs of society.

Specified Concepts: Form, Function and Responsibility

Lines of inquiry: 

•  How different systems function and what their parts do

•  How people participate in and influence systems

• Ways systems can create change in communities or the environment

Learner Profile: Thinker, Inquirer and Knowledgeable 

This week in Math, we checked our knowledge through activities designed to help students gain confidence in their skills. Students reviewed key concepts such as factors, multiples, and multiplying digits, and practiced applying these skills in different problem-solving tasks. These activities helped strengthen their understanding and build confidence in using math strategies independently. 

Next week, students will reflect on the areas that they need to strengthen and identify strategies that can help us build confidence in Math. Students will also learn from their peers by sharing useful techniques and approaches that support successful problem-solving.

This week, in Literacy, students continued working on their myths. They revised their stories to improve sequencing, used clear transitions, and varied paragraph lengths and structures. Students also used “I can” statements to reflect on their own learning and progress.

Next week, students will design props and present their stories to their classmates in a fun and creative way, bringing their myths to life and sharing their learning with the class. 

This week in Science, students consolidated their learning about animal senses by exploring a model to explain how sensory information travels to the brain and helps animals survive. 

Next week, students will reflect on the scientific skills they used in this unit to explore and learn about animal and human senses.

Each Friday, activities will be shared via SeeSaw, including weekly spelling words. Students are expected to return their completed home learning by the following Friday. This can be submitted in one of three ways: directly on SeeSaw, as a physical copy, or in a home learning journal (which we can provide if preferred).

In addition, we highly recommend that students read every day at home. Daily reading builds fluency, strengthens comprehension, and nurtures a lifelong love of books.

Thank you for supporting your child in developing positive and consistent learning habits.

Spelling
For spelling, students received their words to practice at home. They will get tested next Friday. 

Math
For math, students recap number problems from the start of Grade 4 until now.

 Literacy
For reading, students will choose their spice level to read the text and answer the questions. For grammar, we learned all about verbals (gerund, infinitive, participle) Can you choose your spice level and answer the questions?

Unit of Inquiry (UOI)
For UOI, you will prepare your props for your myths. 

Arabic/ Islamic
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Wednesday 26th November: Field trip! Make sure to fill in the Google Form and complete the payment with our finance department by Monday, 24th November latest. 

Friday 28th November: National Day & Secret Santa! We will celebrate both national day and secret santa on this day.

Monday 1st December and Tuesday 2nd December: National Day Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED. 

Friday 5th December: Last day of Term 1.

Monday 5th January, 2026: First day of Term 2.