Year Three - Spotlight on Learning

Dear Families,

Welcome back to Term 2 at St Thomas the Apostle! We hope everyone had a restful and refreshing break and had the opportunity to celebrate the risen Lord at Easter. As we begin a new school term, we are excited to continue building a strong, positive learning environment where our core expectations of Safety, Learning, and Respect remain at the heart of everything we do. 

This term, we will continue our emphasis on our routines, as they help us stay focused, organised, and ready to learn. By following consistent routines and upholding our shared expectations, we can make Term 2 a successful and rewarding time for everyone.

We remember and  join with millions of people around the world as we mourn the death of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Each morning we say the a prayer for Pope Francis that he may happily enjoy forever in heaven. We give thanks for the life and ministry of Pope Francis who has shown us how to be pilgrims of hope.

Take care and God bless,

Year Three Ephesus Team.

This week in our learning...

Maths

This week in we are beginning to investigate fractions. In particular halves and quarters of a shape or a group, explaining why the parts are equal, labelled the parts of the whole and what half and quarters look like on a number line. Next week we will investigate thirds, fifths and tenths.

English

We will continue reading the text Off We Go Around Australia and write the body paragraph and  conclusion of how a waterfall is created. We will then read Yirra and Her Deadly Dog -Demon, focusing on  factual recount of the Aboriginal flag. This topic will tie in with our Integrated Studies this term.

Religious Education

Coming back after the break, we have been learning a bit more about the great celebration of Easter- The Resurrection of the Lord and looking at what is a Gospel and a parable.

Integrated Studies

We learned what ANZAC day was and when it occurs.  We described how we commemorate soldiers and why they are important. Students were able to identify symbols and traditions such as the poppy and playing the Last Post.

AUSLAN

Students will learn to shake their head  when signing and practice new phrases like Everyone stand up, Are you ready? , Let’s start!,  Very good and Do you understand?

Social/Emotional Learning & RRRR

The first week back we have a had a focus on feeling safe at home and at school, as well as ' Upstanding, You have the POWER- (Protocol, Outside help, Whistleblower Empower Redirect).  Students can describe some things that make them angry and suggest and practice ways to self-calm.

Reminders

Students are encouraged to read each night. They are welcome to take the books from the class and community library. We also encourage visiting the local library and selecting books they enjoy reading. 

Contact Us 

ephesus@cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au OR