Bethany Community

Dear Families,

What a wonderful Book Week! Thank you to all our families who attended the Book Week Parade and helped make the celebration so special. It was fantastic to see the students celebrating their love of books and reading while proudly showing off their creative costumes. We are now looking forward to welcoming families, dads and special visitors as we come together to celebrate Father’s Day. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Learning in Year 5 for Term 3:

Religious Education:

Next week in Religious Education, students will explore what makes a place sacred and how sacred places are understood and respected in Christian and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions. Students will identify similarities and differences between these traditions and develop an understanding of the importance of showing respect and care for places that hold special spiritual and cultural significance. 

English:

Next week in English, students will continue reading The Grandest Bookshop in the World. They will explore a range of literary devices and examine how authors use language to engage the reader and add meaning to a text. Students will also continue developing their narrative writing, applying these techniques to create engaging and descriptive stories.

Mathematics:

Next week in Mathematics, students will learn to measure and draw acute, right and obtuse angles. They will practise using a protractor accurately to measure angles and identify whether an angle is acute, right or obtuse.

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week in Integrated Studies, students will continue developing their drama skills by shaping and performing dramatic action using narrative structures and tension. They will explore scripted drama and learn how a script can guide characters, dialogue and action to create an engaging performance for an audience.

Auslan:

Next week in Auslan, students will explore signs related to thinking, such as remember, know and wonder, and learn where these signs are positioned when signing. Students will practise communicating their thoughts while playing a signed game, using Auslan to show their understanding or confusion. 

Social & Emotional Learning:

Next week in Social and Emotional Learning, students will continue exploring Child Protection Week, focusing on children’s rights, safety and the importance of having their voice heard. Students will identify trusted adults they can talk to when they have a worry, question or something exciting to share. They will also discuss what it can feel like to share a worry and develop their understanding that it is always okay to seek help from a trusted adult.

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:

• 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