Year Four - Spotlight on Learning
Dear Families,
Welcome to the second week of the term. It began with our St Thomas day celebrations which the students enjoyed. Thanks to those who were able to attend the prayer liturgy.
This week the children continued with their sock puppets and created stories around these characters. They have worked on writing a short narrative and using connections between numbers when multiplying or dividing.
Mathematics: With the Olympics starting we will be starting the St Thomas' Adventure in Paris. We will be looking at different events and exploring the mathematics particularly fractions and decimals.
English: We will continue with our book Waves and focus on publishing a narrative text. We will read with partners and develop fluency and expression.
Religious Education: In RE this week we are interested to discover more about our students religious backgrounds and experiences. They will be taught how to conduct a short interview. The children will then bring home a sheet of questions and we politely request that you can find a few minutes to allow them to interview you!
The questions will allow them to know their story, why they attend St Thomas and then to be able to share customs, festivals and things special to them.
Next week the children will also be reflecting on the Last Supper of Jesus and creating their image of what this may have looked like.
Social/ Emotional Learning & RRRR: Students name and share some of the different interests that make up their identity or individuality. We will learn about some of the differences and similarities between students in the class and appreciate that it is important to respect differences between people.
Auslan: Students will be learning how to generate different ways to translate verbs by showing the actions. They will also be learning two differences between sentences in English and those in Auslan. Some signs will be today, tomorrow, and on the weekend.
This week... | |
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| Monday 29th of July | |
Tuesday date 30th of July First Communion: Parent Formation from 6:45 – 8:00pm at the Church (Parents Only). If you didn't attend the first one, this is another opportunity to attend. | |
Wednesday date 31st of July School Photos | |
| Thursday date 1st of August | |
| Friday date 2nd of August | |
Reminders
From Monday 5th to Thursday 15th of August, students will be attending swimming lessons at Kingswim. Please make sure you sign all permission forms so that your child is able to attend these lessons.
Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st of August - First Communion: Parent/Child Workshop from 6:45 – 8:00pm at the Church
Bethany Community Mass is to be held on Wednesday the 28th August. Families are welcome to join us.
Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of September - First Communion Masses
With the current weather in mind - jumpers, jackets/coats and warm apparel is important during recess and lunch plays. Sometimes students may get dirty or wet. It would be strongly encouraged to pack some spare clothing items in their bags, as a just in case.
Important Dates
- Friday 16th August - National Day of Action against Bullying & Violence
- Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st of August - First Communion: Parent/Child Workshop from 6:45 – 8:00pm in the Church foyer (Only attend ONE session)
- Thursday 22nd August - Student Free Day
- Friday 23rd August - Book Week Parade
- Friday 20th September - Favourite Sports Team Dress up day & Last day of Term 3
- Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of September - First Communion Masses