Bethlehem Community

Dear Families, 

Its been a week full of productive activity for the Year 6s.  The 2nd Incursion from Elephant Ed occurred on Monday where students reinforced the importance of respecting boundaries and explored Safety Networks that are in place to support people who are feeling unsafe or uncomfortable. This was our Social Emotional Learning for this week. 

Also occurring on Monday was our Author Incursion, with Australian Author Adam Wallace.  Adam has a motto that there should be 'No Boring Books' and encouraged the students with illustrations to support great writing.  In one of the activities students were encouraged to draw a 'scared monkey playing cricket'.  See other results below.  On Wednesday students participated in an incursion with ASPA - the Australian School of Performing Arts.  Students thoroughly enjoyed their time being coached by professional artists and performers.

ASPA Education Incursion 

Author Adam Wallace Incursion 

Graduation Reminders

As we prepare for our Year 6 Graduation Ceremony, we would like to remind you about clothing and footwear for the evening.

Students will be dancing as part of their performance, so their clothing and shoes must allow them to move freely, comfortably, and safely. We ask that students do not wear high-heeled shoes or clothing that is restrictive or revealing. Comfortable, secure-fitting flat shoes are encouraged.

Dresses must have straps and be an appropriate length, allowing students to bend, turn and dance comfortably while remaining covered.

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together. Thank you for your support in ensuring all students can participate confidently and enjoy the evening.

Year 6 Graduation is on Wednesday, 9th of December from 5 pm to 7 pm. 

Learning For Next Week:

Religious Education:  Next week, students will be leading the Mass on Wednesday 28th October beginning at 9.30am at St Thomas the Apostle Church.  The Jericho community will be attending as well.  Parents and Friends are invited to attend the Mass.

English: Next week, students will continue to read Tully's story in 'Can you see me?'  Tully is currently trying to connect with the neighbours dog Rupert (a first time activity for her), as she struggles with integration into her new school, due to friendship issues.

Each day the students focus on improving their reading fluency with a short text focus - they read this daily for one week.  Students are asked to practise a key focus related to fluency, such as the expression they read with - does it match the mood of the action? Students are asked to practise word accuracy - does what they are reading make sense to them?  Do they know what is going on in the text?  Students are asked to read at a steady and natural pace (Not to fast like a race car, or slow like a robot!), while finally students need to read with smoothness.  Comma's and Full stops are important for breathwork, while grouping words together makes the sentence and story meaningful.  At the moment students are using Short Plays to practise these skills and are working in small groups to build their fluency.

Mathematics: Students will finish up the current unit of decimals and percentages.  This unit has held the focus of multiplication and division in fractions, decimals and working out percentages in many real world problem solving activities.  The students will continue to develop their Number Fluency.  This takes place every day for a total of 11 minutes, ensuring each child builds their capabilities in recall of mathematics that is used daily.

Performing Arts: While the students continue to build their routines for upcoming performances, on Wednesday the students will go to St Peters to attend the production of "Dare to Dream" by year 7-10 students. Student leaders in year 11 & 12 have been the directors and choreographers.  This musical review features Disney songs from a range of productions such as Coco, Encanto & Frozen 2.  

Social & Emotional Learning: Next week, students will participate in a First Aide incursion.  Students will learn basic first aide skills including CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis support.  Students will also be celebrating a 'Day for Daniel', with the focus on keeping students safe and is recognised as Australia's biggest child safety lesson.

What you can do to help your child at home

• Encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes each day and discuss the characters, events and themes in their book.

   

  Important Classroom Reminders:

• Fidget Toys - We kindly ask that students do not bring fidget toys to school unless their use is a planned adjustment in consultation with Allied Health Professionals. Students who bring fidget toys without an approved adjustment will be asked to place them in their school bag for the remainder of the day to take home. We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to leave fidget toys at home.

• Please ensure that you are labelling all your child's belongings.
• 'No hat, no play' expectations are in place for Term 4.

Important Dates to Remember:

• Fri 30th October- World Teacher's Day - Add a note of thanks here
• Monday, 2nd and Tuesday, 3rd November - Melbourne Cup Weekend. No Staff or Students On Site. 
• Wednesday, 4th November - Attending Mass
• Monday, 16th November - Visit to St Peter's from 9 am to 1:30 pm
• Monday, 30th November - Final excursion 
• Tuesday, 1st December- Graduation Rehearsal, Carol Practice, and Carols Night 
• Wednesday, 9th December - Graduation Rehearsal and Year 6 Graduation (5 pm to 7 pm)
• Thursday, 10th December - Final day of school for Year 6 students, Graduation Lunch and handing out of Graduation Bears.

Enjoy your weekend,

The Bethlehem Team

Contact Us @Bethlehem

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