Bethany Community

Dear Families,

What a spectacular camp our Year 5 students enjoyed at Mill Valley Ranch! Students embraced a range of exciting activities, including canoeing, horse riding, archery and making damper. They challenged themselves, stepped outside their comfort zones and demonstrated resilience, courage and teamwork as they participated in a variety of team-building activities. Of course, the delicious food was another highlight! It was wonderful to see students encouraging one another, developing new skills and creating lasting memories. A heartfelt thank you to the parents who generously volunteered their time to support our Year 5 students, and to the fantastic staff whose dedication and enthusiasm helped make this camp such a success. It was truly a highlight of the year and an experience our students will remember for years to come!

Learning in Year 5:

Religious Education:

Next week in Religious Education, students will explore how Jesus invited his disciples to continue his mission of sharing God's love and building the Kingdom of God. They will investigate how Catholics continue Jesus' mission today through the work of the Church, serving and supporting people in local communities and around the world. Students will also reflect on ways they can participate in Jesus' mission through acts of kindness, compassion and service to others.

English:

Next week in English, students will continue reading The Last Bear while consolidating their understanding of persuasive writing. The focus will be on writing an effective introduction to a persuasive letter, using their completed plans to guide their writing. Students will practise clearly stating their opinion, introducing their main arguments and using persuasive language to engage and convince the reader.

Mathematics:

Next week in Mathematics, students will explore the relationship between fractions and percentages, focusing on halves and quarters. They will learn to convert familiar fractions into percentages, recognising that one-half is equivalent to 50%, one-quarter to 25% and three-quarters to 75%. Students will use visual representations, including fraction models and hundred grids, to strengthen their understanding and make connections between fractions and percentages.

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week in Integrated Studies, students will continue to consolidate their understanding of how rhythm is used in different musical contexts and how musicians organise rhythmic patterns to create and communicate through music. They will practise and refine different beats and rhythmic patterns, strengthening their understanding of how rhythm contributes to a musical composition. Through practical activities, students will consolidate their skills as they create, perform and share their own rhythmic sequences.

Social & Emotional Learning:

Next week in Social and Emotional Learning, students will revisit the importance of trusted adults and seeking help when they feel worried, unsafe or unsure. They will explore the qualities of a trusted adult, identify people within their safety network and recognise situations where adult support may be needed. Students will practise using clear and confident language to ask for help and understand the importance of continuing to seek support from other trusted adults until they receive the help they need.

Important Classroom Reminders:

•  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 almost full, 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

Enjoy your weekend,

The Bethany Team

Contact Us @ Bethany

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