Year 1-2
Swimming
It's finally here. The most exciting time of the year. The swimming timetable has been sent out. The children swim at different times over the next two weeks, with a couple of sessions towards the end of the school day. Involve the children in the packing of their belongings: bathers, towel, etc. This will help them locate all items of clothing and get dressed quickly at the end of each session. Please make sure that all items of clothing are clearly named and students pack a plastic bag to put their wet swimmers and towel in after each session.
Library and Take-home Reading
Thank you for your support with the take-home reading program. All books, including library books need to be returned to school for stock-take. Our last day for take-home reading is Friday.
Curriculum
Literacy
To end the term we have been undertaking some author studies. We have read books by Pamela Allen, Aaron Blabey and Alison Lester. Some of our favourite books are:
After reading Waddle Giggle Gargle, we designed magpie scarers.
Mathematics
We ended the term investigating location. We worked with a partner to place toys on a shelf. We used the language of location: above, below, left, right next to and between to describe where the toys were placed.
Religion
Advent has commenced. Over the next fortnight we will be listening to the stories of the Annunciation and the Visitation, learning about the journey Mary took to visit her cousin Elizabeth, and the Infant Narrative shared in the Gospel of Luke.
Preparing For Jesus.
We are learning through Scripture and sharing our wonderings.
Inquiry - History
We completed our History Unit with a walk around the town and a visit to the Euroa Museum. There was much excitement as the children explored the grounds, looking at the old farming equipment, using the old fashioned washing machine, working in the bank and talking about all the toys children played with in the olden days.
Bluearth
It was a cool and wet afternoon for our session with Jimmy. We retreated inside for some cooperative activities.
Upcoming Events
Swimming- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (this week) Wednesday, Thursday (next week)
Please make sure children have all the items including sunscreen if they use their own.
Whole School Concert Practice- Monday 11th (morning block)
Junior Unit Party- Monday 11th (middle block)
We are going to walk to the Lion's Park with Yrs 1/2 classes, play games, have Zooper Doopers, maybe a packet of chips, and walk back to school. This is our Christmas Break Up, and we will provide everything. Permission has been granted through the Local Excursion form you have all signed earlier in the year.
School Concert- Monday 11th 6pm on the Oval.
Statewide Transition Day- Tuesday 12th December, 10-11am
Movie afternoon - Whole School- Wednesday 13th December (Mercy Centre)
End of Year Mass- Friday 15th December. St John's Church12.30pm
Whole School Assembly- Friday 15th December. 2.45pm
Last day- Friday 15th December. 3:15pm
As this is our final newsletter for the year, we wish you all a very safe and happy Christmas with your loved ones.
Until next time,
Rachel, Chris, Karen, Fiona and Lisa
rtimperley@sjeuroa.catholic.edu.au