Jericho Community

Dear Families, 

We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break and have had a positive start to Term 4.

Congratulations to the students who received their First Eucharist. The students were reverent and well prepared for this special celebration. Thank you to all parents and families for your support in helping make this an important and meaningful occasion.

This week, students have also commenced learning about the Rosary, exploring its importance as a form of prayer and beginning to learn about the Joyful Mysteries.

We are looking forward to a wonderful term of learning together!

Learning in Term 4:

Religious Education:

In Religious Education, students have been exploring the Rosary, with a particular focus on the Joyful Mysteries and their connection to the life of Jesus and Mary. Students will also have opportunities to pray the Rosary alongside volunteers, developing their understanding of prayer and reflection within the Catholic tradition.

English:

In English, students are continuing to read The Wild Robot while exploring persuasive letter writing. They are learning about the structure and language features of persuasive letters and using persuasive techniques to clearly express an opinion, support their ideas with reasons and convince their audience.

Mathematics:

In Mathematics next week, students will explore equivalent fractions using a range of representations and strategies. They will then build on this understanding to compare and order fractions with related denominators.

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week in Integrated Studies, students will explore how dancers use the five elements of dance: body, action, time, space and energy to make movement choices. They will experiment with changing these elements to see how they can create different movements and effects. Students will also explain their movement choices while working safely and respectfully with others.

Auslan:

Next week, students will begin learning Auslan signs for a range of common pets, including dogs, cats, fish, rabbits and birds. They will learn how to describe pets using their colour, size, shape and physical features. Students will also explore how movement and depicting signs can be used to communicate what an animal looks like and how it moves. Through a range of interactive activities, students will practise describing a pet they have, like or would like to have.

Social & Emotional Learning:

In Social and Emotional Learning, students will be revisiting the importance of trusted adults and identifying the qualities that make someone safe and trustworthy. Students will explore how and when to seek help from a trusted adult if they are feeling worried, uncomfortable or unsafe, reinforcing that it is important to keep seeking help until someone listens and supports them.

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