Jericho Community

Dear Families, 

This week, students enjoyed their final Footsteps Dance incursion, where they enthusiastically participated in learning and performing different dance movements. We also recognised Day for Daniel, focusing on child safety and the importance of recognising unsafe situations. Students revisited the No, Go, Tell strategy, learning to say no, move away from unsafe situations and tell a trusted adult. These discussions reinforced the importance of personal safety and seeking help when needed.

Learning in Year 4

Religious Education:

Next week in Religious Education, students will consolidate and demonstrate their understanding of the Rosary through an assessment task. They will sort, match and sequence the stories of the Rosary into the four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. This will provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their learning and demonstrate their understanding of significant events in the life of Jesus and Mary.

English:

Next week in English, students will continue reading The Wild Robot, exploring the characters, events and key themes of the story. In writing, students will focus on completing their persuasive letters by crafting a strong conclusion that restates their opinion, summarises their main arguments and includes a final call to action.

Mathematics:

Next week in Mathematics, students will consolidate their understanding of decimals by applying numbers to two decimal places in financial contexts. They will practise calculating costs, adding and subtracting money amounts, and determining change through real-life problem-solving activities.

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week in Integrated Studies, students will explore how dancers use technical and expressive skills to communicate ideas and emotions. They will practise moving with control and using focus, facial expressions and gestures to express meaning. Students will experiment with changing their movements to create different effects and reflect on the choices they make during their performances.

Auslan:

Next week in Auslan, students will begin a new unit titled At the Zoo, where they will learn signs for different zoo animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, monkeys and deer. Students will explore how Auslan uses hand movements, facial expressions and body language to represent animals and their actions. They will develop their understanding of constructed action, which involves acting out the movements and behaviours of animals to communicate meaning. Through interactive games, partner activities and signed stories, students will practise using these skills to describe animals and bring characters to life.

Social & Emotional Learning:

Next week in Social and Emotional Learning, students will explore the topic What is Violence? They will learn about different forms of violence and recognise early warning signs in themselves and others. Students will discuss why everyone has the right to feel safe and how respectful behaviour can help prevent harm. They will also identify positive and respectful ways to respond to challenging situations.

Important Classroom Reminders:

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

Year 7 Enrolment St Peter’s College 2029

St Peter's College has advised that enrolments for 2029 are filling quickly, with only limited places remaining. If you have not yet submitted your child's enrolment application for St Peter's College for 2029, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that enrolment at St Thomas the Apostle does not guarantee a place at St Peter's College.

For further information or to submit an application, please contact St Peter's College:

Phone: (03) 5990 7777

Email: registrar@stpeters.vic.edu.au

Enjoy your weekend,

The Jericho Team

Contact us @Jericho

jericho@cranbourneeast.catholic.edu.au (all teachers) or