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Grade 4 Overview

Aberdeen Hall’s enriched Grade 4 programme provides students with a nurturing yet challenging environment, designed to solidify literacy and numeracy skills – with specialist instruction in French, Drama, Music and P.E.

Grade 4 Highlights

Key Skills:

Note taking, paragraph writing, reading fluently at grade level, reading and using textbooks, using dictionaries, gathering and recording information from multiple sources, reading two-part questions, analyzing and explaining thoughts (not just know the answer), proofreading one’s work, being confident when presenting information or speaking a language, being responsible for one’s learning (being prepared for each day, homework completed, gym strip and musical instrument present), and encouraging character building.

Special Projects:

Field Trips:

Horizon’s Overnight Trip at UBCO

Kelowna Museum to learn about owls (related to the novel “Owls in the Family” by Farley Mowat) and our local First Nations

Participate in a local First Nations Siya celebration

Sovereign Lake Cross Country Ski Center

Visit a local care home to spread holiday cheer and deliver letters to their pen pal

What a Typical Day Looks like in Grade 4

Period	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:20 am - 8:30 am	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom
8:30 am - 9:25 am	Math	Math	Social Studies	Math	Language Arts
9:25 am - 10:10 am	P.E	Music	P.E	Music	Spelling
10:10 am - 10:30 am	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess
10:30 am - 11:20 am	Language Arts	Language Arts	Math	Science	Math
11:20 am - 12:15 pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:15 pm - 1:05 pm	Social Studies	Science	Science	French	Cornerstones
1:05 pm - 1:55 pm	Spelling	Art	Language Arts	Language Arts	Social Studies
1:55 pm - 2:10 pm	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess
2:10 pm - 3:00 pm	Art/Drama	AD/T	French	Social Studies	French
3:00 pm- 3:15pm	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom	Homeroom

My 2 children just love attending school! I knew that Aberdeen Hall would be different, but I had no idea it would have such a positive impact on my children. They really enjoy the enriched academics, music, arts, stunning new campus – and many new friendships. It feels great to see my children achieving so much while they build their confidence and real world knowledge (Mother, Junior School)

If you care about your children’s education; this is the school for you. From top notch educators, to a wide variety of unique offerings, and individual classroom attention, your child is guaranteed excellent opportunities, self-discovery, and the best preparation for their future (Father, Senior School)

As a mom, I want the best for my kids – and Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School delivers. Not only is it a great place for our kids, but they’ve also been so welcoming to our family, and we feel like part of the school community. Find out for yourself, stop by for a tour and see the amazing campus! We all want the best for our kids; Aberdeen Hall offers that and so much more (Mother of 3 Aberdeen Students)

My wife and I had some misconceptions about what private school would be like. After a tour of the campus and meeting some teachers and students, we were amazed! Aberdeen Hall is a fantastic place. Our kids moved over from public school and we have seen a really positive change in their academic knowledge and skills. Their confidence has risen too and they now have newfound ability to express themselves. I think the teachers and small class sizes make a big difference. We couldn’t be happier. (Father of 2 Aberdeen Students)