Spotlight on Learning

Dear Families,

It has been a wonderful week of learning in Year 5. We have commenced reading The Grandest Bookshop and students have been enjoying exploring the characters and story. Across the curriculum, students have continued to develop their skills and knowledge through a range of engaging learning experiences.

We are looking forward to celebrating Book Week next week and sharing our love of books, reading and storytelling. We have an exciting week planned and look forward to celebrating with our students!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Learning in Year 5 for Term 3:

Religious Education:

Next week, students will be learning that the Eucharist is a sacred sacrament and exploring the different parts of the Mass. They will compare the Eucharist with other celebrations and develop their understanding of how the parts of the Mass come together as a meaningful celebration of faith.

English:

Next week, students will continue reading The Grandest Bookshop while learning to plan a character description using a picture as inspiration. They will develop ideas about their character’s appearance and personality and use illustrations to represent and communicate their character clearly.

Mathematics:

Next week, students will be learning to use numbers with more than two decimal places when measuring mass. They will develop their understanding of decimal numbers and apply their skills to accurately read, record and compare measurements of mass.

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week, students will use their voice, body, movement and language to develop and sustain characters and relationships in drama. They will work on creating dramatic action while developing a clear sense of time and place in their performances.

Auslan:

Next week, students will explore signed stories as a fun and creative way to use their imagination. They will use pictures to support their understanding and practise signing a short story that includes character actions.

Social & Emotional Learning:

Next week, students will explore positive gender relations as part of the Rights, Resilience and Respectful Relationships program. They will develop their understanding of respectful relationships, equality and fairness, and explore ways to communicate and interact positively with others.

Important Classroom Reminders:

• Fidget Toys

  We kindly ask that students do not bring fidget toys to school unless their use is a planned adjustment in consultation with Allied Health Professionals. Students who bring fidget toys without an approved adjustment will be asked to place them in their school bag for the remainder of the day to take home. We appreciate your support in encouraging your child to leave fidget toys at home.

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

   

• Year 7 Enrolment St Peter’s College 2028

  St Peter's College has advised that enrolments for 2028 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 2028, 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

• Year 5 Camp to Mill Valley Ranch will be on 12th-13th October. Wednesday 14th October is a student free day for year 5. 

   

  Camp Reminders

  Camp permissions are now available on PAM. Please complete the camp permission form as soon as possible.

   

  For your convenience, the permission form includes 2 links to complete the following:

   

  Activity Permission Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9bdpXx1gv46FXn6-ixQyqlR5PfTN7fUW9L00MRNSW2zT95A/viewform and

   

  Dietary Requirements

  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGW-gVUFgInHnFwzu3CtQasnRiPtX2dTaYARmWtZEbbLJlSw/viewform

   

  Please ensure you click on each link and complete all required forms.

  If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing PAM, please contact our school administration team for assistance.

  If you have any questions or concerns about camp, please don't hesitate to speak with your child's teacher.

Important Dates to Remember:

• Monday 24th August - Book Week Dress Up Day and Parade
• Friday 4th September - Father's Day Morning - 8:25am - 9:30am
• Thursday 17th September - Last Day of Term 3
• Monday 5th October - First Day of Term 4
• Monday 12th - Tuesday 13th October - Year 5 Camp at Mill Valley Ranch

• Wednesday 14th October - Student-free Day for Year 5 only

   

Enjoy your weekend,

The Bethany Team

Contact Us @ Bethany

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