Year 4 - Archive
Year 4 - Archive
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FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025
It has been another fantastic week in Year 4, where the children have enjoyed exploring a range of topics across the curriculum. The teachers are continually impressed with how motivated and enthusiastic the children are, and with how well they have settled into Year 4.
In English, we have been focusing on a range of grammar objectives, using 'James and the Giant Peach' as our vehicle text. We also began working with a shorter model text, which we will unpick together as a class. The super writing tools the children develop will then be applied in their own independent pieces.
In Maths, the children have been learning to partition large numbers and further developing their understanding of number lines. We ended the week with a fun, hands-on estimating lesson.
In Science, the children explored vertebrates and invertebrates, and how to classify them. They have also been working hard on developing key questions for flow diagrams.
In Humanities, we have been comparing Desa ParkCity in KL with the one in Hanoi. The children have also been busy creating guides to their own communities.
On top of all these great lessons, we were also treated to many wonderful speeches from our Student Council and Sustainability candidates. They should all feel incredibly proud of themselves. Good luck to everyone who entered. You will find out very soon if you have been elected!
Wishing you all a lovely long weekend with your families.
Best wishes,
Ms Lucy and the Year 4 Team
LEGENDARY LEARNERS
Congratulations to our wonderful Legendary Learners for the first week of term!
4LM: Yunuo
4EF: Avery
4OC: Adine
4RG: Marybelle
4AG: Ellie
4SS: Kanato
CCAs
All CCAs are now running. Unless they have an exit pass or go home by bus, children should be collected from outside the Primary Playground on the Ground Floor.
CCA PICK-UP
CCA Pick-Up: As shared by Ms Sharon in her Newsletter, dismissal after CCAs is by collection from the Ground Floor Playground by the Primary office. This is for all children unless they have an exit pass or they are on a JPR bus.
ARRIVAL TIME
A gentle reminder that, unless they are attending an early CCA or Sports team training, children should not arrive at school before 7.30am, when staff are on duty to supervise them. Thank you.
SUMMER FAIR @ ISP
Saturday 27th September from 10.00 AM - 2.00 PM. Join us for a day of fun and celebration on the Secondary Campus, where there will be lots of food, music and fun for the whole family. Entry is free.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Due to Public Holidays, school will be closed on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September.
FOBISIA WRITING COMPETITION
We’re excited to announce that our school will be taking part in this year’s FOBISIA Short Story Competition! Open to students in Years 3–6, the competition invites young writers to explore the theme “Being Human” through their creativity and imagination. Entries are due by January 9th 2026, and posters with more details can be found in classrooms. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Miss Eden. eden.f@isp.edu.my
We can’t wait to see the wonderful stories our students will create!
THURSDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2025
It was wonderful to meet with so many of you this week and to celebrate how well your child has settled into Year 4. Thank you for your ongoing help and support.
Although it was a shorter week, it was filled with fun and engaging lessons and activities.
In English, we continued exploring James and the Giant Peach. A particularly enjoyable lesson was when the children had lots of fun gathering ambitious vocabulary by using their senses with real peaches.
In Maths, the children built on their knowledge of number lines and developed a deeper understanding of thousands through hands-on activities.
In Science, we have been learning about snail habitats and how animals adapt over time. In Humanities, the children enjoyed becoming time travellers and creating video diaries to show how Desa Park has changed from the past.
Wishing you all a lovely long weekend with your families.
Best wishes,
Ms Lucy and the Year 4 Team
LEGENDARY LEARNERS
Congratulations to our wonderful Legendary Learners for the first week of term!
4LM: Chihaya
4EF: Arham
4OC: Jordan
4RG: V Min
4AG: Samuel
4SS: Nora
CLASS PARENTS
Thank you so much to those of you who have already volunteered to be class reps this year. We still have 3 classes without a class rep. Should you feel you would like to join this group, please let your child's class teacher know.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
If your child is interested in applying for Student Council, a Sustainability Ambassador or a Sports Leader role, please see these slides for more information.
CCAs
All CCAs will start 8th September. As shared by Ms Sharon in her Newsletter, dismissal after CCAs is by collection from the Ground Floor Playground by the Primary office. This is for all children unless they have an exit pass or are on a JPR bus.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Due to Public Holidays, school will be closed on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL REMINDERS
Arrival
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Children are welcome to enjoy supervised play in the ground-floor playground before 7:55am. All children must be in classrooms by 7:55am.
For safety, the Primary Basement Car Park is for Lower Primary only—no drop-off is allowed here.
Dismissal
Year 1: 2:45 p.m.
Years 2 & 3: 2:50 p.m.
Years 4–6: 2:55 p.m.
The pick-up lane in the new car park is open, with children brought down by 3:00 p.m. Any children not collected by 3:15 p.m. will be taken to the Primary Office.
Siblings
Older siblings will always dismiss from the area of their youngest sibling.
FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST 2025
It’s been a wonderful second week in Year 4! The students have continued to settle into routines beautifully and have enjoyed beginning our new units across the subjects.
In English, we investigated some mysterious seeds that appeared in our classroom. The children made excellent predictions and soon discovered that our new text is 'James and the Giant Peach'. We have begun reading the story and explored different word classes.
In Maths, we reviewed previous learning on place value and completed assessments to gain a clearer understanding of where the children are at. In Science, we launched our new topic on living things and their environments, looking at how birds have adapted to their habitats.
In Humanities, we explored what makes a house a home and the different communities we are part of. We also discussed what makes Desa Park a strong community, and to support this, we enjoyed a lovely walk around the lake this morning.
In assembly this week, the students were told about a number of leadership opportunities that are available to them. If your child is interested in applying for Student Council, a Sustainability Ambassador or a Sports Leader role, please see these slides for more information.
Wishing you a lovely long weekend with your families.
Best wishes,
Ms Lucy and the Year 4 Team
LEGENDARY LEARNERS
Congratulations to our wonderful Legendary Learners for the first week of term!
4LM: Myra
4EF: Zoki
4OC: Nazenin
4RG: Annabelle
4AG: Nilo
4SS: Mackenzie
Settling in Conferences
We look forward to seeing you next week for the Settling In Conferences. Please note that these are an opportunity for you to share information with the class teacher about your child, and for them to let you know how they are settling into the new class. As it is so early in the term, the teachers will not be discussing academic attainment. If you have missed the sign up for these, please email your teacher directly to request an appointment.
CLASS PARENTS
Thank you so much to those of you who have already volunteered to be class reps this year. We still have 3 classes without a class rep. Should you feel you would like to join this group, please let your child's class teacher know.
PEACHES
During one of our English lessons next week, the students will be using their senses to explore and describe peaches. For this activity, we will be using real peaches. If your child has an allergy or particular aversion to peaches, please inform your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
A reminder that Monday 1st September and Friday 5th September are public holidays, and the school is closed.
CCAs
Paid CCAs will start Tuesday 2nd September.
Teacher Led CCAs wIll start 8th September.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL REMINDERS
Arrival
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Children are welcome to enjoy supervised play in the ground-floor playground before 7:55am. All children must be in classrooms by 7:55am.
For safety, the Primary Basement Car Park is for Lower Primary only—no drop-off is allowed here.
Dismissal
Year 1: 2:45 p.m.
Years 2 & 3: 2:50 p.m.
Years 4–6: 2:55 p.m.
The pick-up lane in the new car park is open, with children brought down by 3:00 p.m. Any children not collected by 3:15 p.m. will be taken to the Primary Office.
Siblings
Older siblings will always dismiss from the area of their youngest sibling.
FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST 2025
It’s been a fantastic first week in Year 4! The students have settled into routines with great enthusiasm, and it’s been wonderful to see so many new friendships forming. It has also been lovely to observe how well our new students have settled into ISP, and what an amazing job their classmates have done in supporting them. We are delighted to welcome five new students to Year 4: Livia, Sophie, Anne, Nilo, and Adine. We are sure you will join us in extending a very warm welcome to them and their families as they become part of the ISP community.
This week has been filled with fun getting-to-know-you activities, team-building, and other start-of-the-year experiences. We are all very excited about what lies ahead this year.
The students have also enjoyed exploring our new Shared Classrooms, making the most of both the workspaces and activities, as well as the comfortable seating areas.
Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday’s Parent Information Briefing. You can view the session slides here.
Wishing you a lovely weekend with your families.
Best wishes,
Ms Lucy and the Year 4 Team
SETTLING-IN CONFERENCES
These will take place on Tuesday 2nd September and Wednesday 3rd September. Booking forms will be issued on Schools Buddy in due course.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
A reminder that Monday 1st September and Friday 5th September are public holidays, and the school is closed.
YEAR 4 MORNING WALK
All of Year 4 will be going for a walk around the Desa ParkCity lake and towards the waterfront as part of our Humanities lessons on community. For this, the children should wear their PE kit and bring a water bottle and their hat.
CLASS PARENTS
Thank you so much to those of you who have already volunteered to be class reps this year. Should you feel you would like to join this group, please let your child's class teacher know.
SCHOOL ARRIVAL TIME
A gentle reminder that, unless they are attending an early CCA or Sports team training, children should not arrive at school before 7.30am, when staff are on duty to supervise them. Thank you.
CCA START DATES
On Tuesday 2nd September all paid CCAs start.
Monday 8th September - Teacher led CCAs start.
CCA SIGN UP
Sign-up for CCAs is on SchoolsBuddy and closes at 4pm today.
PARENT COFFEE MORNING
All parents are warmly invited to Mr Nicholas's Start of Year Coffee Morning. This will be held in the Secondary MPH on Thursday 28th August at 8.15am.
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