Hello everyone! We’ve had an exciting week filled with lots of learning and hard work in each subject, here are some of the highlights. In English, our class answered comprehension questions about the text “The Seal Surfer” and explored writing a recount from a different perspective. Afterwards, the students examined the features of a letter, highlighting and labeling these on an example as we plan to practice writing our own letters over the next few weeks. We began a new unit in math focused on addition and subtraction. The students practiced adding and subtracting 1s, 10s, 100s, and 1000s. They … Mr Dunn’s Class Update T1 W6
Hello everyone! We had a short week due to the Chuseok holiday, I hope everyone enjoyed the little break. Here’s a quick overview of our activities this week. In math, we have reached the end of our unit on place value. We spent Thursday reviewing the unit before completing a mini-assessment. Next week, we will begin our new unit on addition and subtraction. During our guided reading sessions on Fridays, we focus on fostering a love of reading. The children have time to read their library books or a selection from our class library, this also allows me to listen … Mr Dunn’s Class Update T1 W5
Hello everyone! An extra exciting week with a small Chuseok celebration on Thursday, it was great to see so many children dressed in their hanboks. As it is the Chuseok break, no homework was sent home. I hope everyone has a a great break and ejoys the time off. In English, we continued reading and exploring The Seal Surfer. We delved into the main character by selecting descriptive words and explaining our choices, focusing on his actions throughout the story. The class also engaged in a role-play activity to practice direct speech and write character descriptions. Additionally, we used the … Mr Dunn’s Class Update T1 W4
Hello everyone, We’ve had a super productive week as the Year 3/4 class kicked off new units in each subject, completed mini-assessments, and continued to adapt to their new classroom environment and expectations. I have been impressed with the start each child has made. In English, we began our unit based on Seal Surfer by Michael Foreman. The children were initially assessed on their writing skills, and by the end of the unit, they will produce a recount in the form of a letter. Throughout the week, we made predictions about the book, explored prepositions, and wrote detailed setting descriptions. … Mr Dunn’s Class Update T1W1
Hello everyone, We had an excellent first day back in class! Today, we focused on getting to know each other and settling into our new routines and expectations. The day was off-curriculum, allowing us to spend time building connections and setting the tone for a fantastic year ahead. In the morning, we played a fun board game where the children answered questions about themselves, helping us all learn more about one another. The students also created “All About Me” posters, where they shared details about their families, hobbies, and favourite things. In the afternoon, we engaged in a teamwork activity. … Mr Dunn’s Class Update – First Day Back
Hello everyone! Welcome to Year 3/4! I am thrilled to be your teacher this school year. I’m eager to get to know each of you and embark on this exciting learning journey together. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year. My email address is nathandunn@hyundaiforeignschool.com I’m here to support your child’s learning journey and ensure they have a fantastic school year. .Useful Information: We will have PE on Mondays and Wednesdays. With this in mind please ensure you wear appropriate PE kit and shoes. Please ensure that you arrive at school each day … Welcome to Year 3/4 – Mr Dunn
