Year Four - Spotlight on Learning

Dear Families,

Week 3 has been an engaging time for everyone!  In Mathematics the students participated in tasks related to the Olympic Games. They were required to answer questions related to the medal tally, and record and analyse data from the tasks they completed. In English we finished reading the novel Waves, examining the narrative structure and using this knowledge to plan and write character reflections. In Religion, the students viewed images of the Last Supper and considered how those present in the room would have related to Jesus, and found out about their religious backgrounds and experiences. In Social Emotional Learning we began to consider our gender identity. 

Mathematics: We will continue to participate in tasks related to the Olympic Games. We will be looking at different events and exploring the mathematics particularly fractions, decimals and percentages. We look forward to the students sharing their own Olympic Game at the end of the week.  

English: We will begin to read our new book "Storm Boy" and continue to work on spelling, grammar and typing. The students will continue to focus upon reading with expression and fluency with poem texts. 

Religious Education: We are learning to understand the significance of the Transfiguration of Jesus, recognizing it as a pivotal moment in the New Testament where Jesus is revealed in his divine glory to Peter, James, and John. Also, we are learning about St. Mary MacKillop, her life, her contributions to society, and her significance as the first Australian saint. 

Social/ Emotional Learning & RRRR:  The students will name and share some of the different interests that make up their identity or individuality, while learning about some of the differences and similarities between students in the class. We will also appreciate that it is important to respect differences between people, and that girls and boys can share similar interests. 

Auslan: Students will be learning that signed stories are a fun way to use imagination and be creative. They will use handling signs such as "close" and "play" along with previous signs "do you have?" and "I don't have". 

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 (Online PAM and Kingswim paper form) so that your child is able to attend these lessons. 

• Children will need the following things in a swimming bag; bathers, googles, towel, underwear, plastic bag and spare socks. We ask that student wear their bathers underneath their sports uniform each day so that lessons can be started promptly.

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
• Thursday 29th August - Fathers Day Celebration *note change to date please
• 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