This week in UOI, students are preparing for MUN, working on their speeches and creating posters suggesting ways to solve the challenges faced by a country, linked to the SDG goals. They have also been introduced to their summative task, creating a toolkit for other students to share ideas and strategies for resolving conflicts. We can’t wait to see their thoughtful ideas and creative solutions in action! 

Next week, students will continue working on their MUN presentations and toolkit task 

Central idea: The Peace Act supports fairness, safety, and respect in society.

Specified Concepts: Causation, Responsibility, Perspective

Lines of inquiry: 

• Conflict resolution

• How the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support peace.

• Roles of organisations (e.g., the United Nations) in promoting peace

Learner Profile: Caring, Reflective, Principled

In Math, students have been solving multi-step word problems using addition and subtraction, demonstrating their understanding through bar models. They have also been practicing their addition and subtraction skills with regrouping. Students did an amazing job presenting their home learning project on the Golden Gate Bridge, and we can’t wait for other students to share their work.

Next week, we will continue working on multi-step word problems and learning from each other’s project work, building both skills and collaboration.

This week in Literacy, students began working on their final pieces on topics like peace, conflict resolution, compairing two organsiations, and SDG goals. They have the choice to write an informative essay or a speech, applying skills such as attention-grabbing introductions, using linking words, and citing information. They are excited to express their thoughts and share their perspectives on important global issues. 

Next week, students will continue refining their work, and we can’t wait to read their thoughtful and creative pieces! 

This week in Science, students shared and discussed their tsunami designs, giving feedback on what worked well and how to improve. They explored ways to reduce the impact of tsunamis through a hands-on design activity, imagining themselves as engineers at TSOLUTION™. Using a checklist of criteria and constraints, they applied their scientific skills and knowledge from previous lessons to create thoughtful solutions. 

Next week, students will explore the scientific method and reflect on the skills they used while designing their tsunami solutions. Studuents will discuss the scientific skills they used during their tsunami design activity, reflecting on how they applied these skills and what they learned from the process. 

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, there are addition and subtraction word problems. Students have to draw or complete the bar model to show their thinking.

 Literacy
For reading, students will choose their spice level to read the text and answer the questions. For grammar, we learned all about placing the comma in the correct place. Can you choose your spice level and edit or add the comma to the sentences?

Unit of Inquiry (UOI)
For UOI, can you create a poster on Canva for our final toolkit project? Share it with your teacher when you completed the task.

Arabic/ Islamic
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Monday 6th October - Staff PD Afternoon (students go home at 12pm)

Tuesday 7th October - PINK Day (Bake sale, pink walk, wear pink)

Tuesday 7th October - 7:50 - 9:00 ACE (Adult-Child-Evaluation) Time for G3 to 5 parents 

Thursday 9th October - School photos for Grade 4. Make sure your child wears their school uniform!

ACE stands for Adult, Child, Evaluation.

These sessions provide an opportunity for students to share their learning with their parents, while parents are encouraged to give feedback using IB language. There is no expectation to stay for the full session, and if you have children in different grades, you are welcome to visit both classrooms within the scheduled time

Lockdown Drill

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety and preparedness, we will conduct a lockdown drill next week.

Just as we regularly practice evacuation (fire) drills, lockdown drills help students and staff become familiar with procedures that would be used in the unlikely event we need to secure the school building. These drills are standard best practice in many schools internationally and are an important part of ensuring everyone knows how to respond calmly and confidently in an emergency.

During the drill:

• Teachers will follow established safety procedures to secure classrooms.

• Students will be guided to remain quiet and follow instructions.

• Staff will explain the process in a calm, age-appropriate way, both before and after the drill.

We understand that the word “lockdown” can feel unsettling. Please be assured that this is a planned practice, not a response to any threat, and it will be conducted with care and sensitivity. Our aim is to empower students with knowledge - not fear - and to reinforce that their safety is always our top priority. The lockdown drill will last no more than 10 minutes.

You can help by talking with your child beforehand in a calm and reassuring way - letting them know it’s just a practice, and that their teachers will guide them through it safely. 

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our school community safe and prepared.