Spotlight on Learning

Dear Families,

This week, we celebrated Pentecost and Multicultural Day, recognising and appreciating the rich cultural diversity within our school community. As we reflected on the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:1–4, students explored how people from many nations came together in understanding, unity and peace. We also acknowledged National Sorry Day and the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme, “All In,” encourages all Australians to work together towards reconciliation and stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We look forward to celebrating Mass next week, led by the Bethany community, and warmly welcome all families who are able to attend.

4D- 'All in' for National Reconciliation Week 

Learning for Year 4

Religious Education:

In Religious Education, students will reflect on the Catholic Story of Creation and explore its deeper meaning. They will discuss how the story of creation connects to their understanding of God, the world and their own lives. 

English:

In English, students will consolidate their understanding of factual and historical recounts. They will create an introduction that explains the who, what, when, where and why of an event, describe a sequence of events and write a conclusion. Students will focus on planning and writing clear introductions for their recounts. 

Mathematics:

In Maths, students will learn to rename hundredths as tenths in decimal format. They will use a decimat to help them model and explain how hundredths can be regrouped into tenths. 

Integrated Curriculum:

In Integrated Studies next week, students will continue their Geography unit by creating a comparison poster about Australian and global vegetation environments. Students will explore different environments, including the plants and animals that live there, environmental challenges affecting these places, and how people can help protect them. They will also learn about how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have traditionally used vegetation and cared for Country.

Auslan:

In Auslan next week we are learning that signs can be moved in the signing space to show where you want something to be done. We are learning that everyone has their own signing space and verb signs can be moved in the signing space to show where you want something to be done. The signs we are learning for next week include: work together,w ork in groups, work in pairsSit hereStand there and cooperate/get along.

Social & Emotional Learning:

In Social Emotional Learning, students will explore how emotional responses can be stronger or weaker. They will practise using words to describe the strength or intensity of different emotions. 

Important Reminders

• Please ensure that you are labelling your child's belongings.

   

Enjoy your weekend,

The Jericho Team

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