Jericho Community

Dear Families, 

This week, we joined the Year 2 Damascus community in celebrating Mass, sharing a special time of prayer and reflection. Our Year 4 students also participated in their first Footsteps Dance incursion, where they enthusiastically learned the steps to the Stadium Stomp. Over the next three weeks, students will continue participating in dance sessions, learning new steps and movements as they work towards creating a dance routine. These sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their coordination, creativity, confidence and teamwork.

4A & 4B Footsteps Dance Incursion- Part One 

4C & 4D Footsteps Dance Incursion- Part One 

Learning in Year 4

Religious Education:

Next week in Religious Education, students will explore the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, reflecting on important events in the life of Jesus. Through listening to Scripture stories, students will deepen their understanding of Jesus’ suffering, sacrifice and love for others. They will be encouraged to reflect on these stories and share their thoughts through class discussions. We are also grateful to our parish volunteers, who will continue visiting our learning space to guide students in learning about and praying the Rosary together.

English:

Next week in English, students will continue reading The Wild Robot and consolidating their understanding of the structure and features of persuasive letters. The focus will be on writing a body paragraph that presents a clear point of argument, supported by relevant details and evidence. Students will practise developing their first argument using persuasive language to strengthen their writing and convince the reader of their point of view.

Mathematics:

Next week in Mathematics, students will explore the relationship between fractions and decimals, focusing on halves and quarters. They will learn to convert between fraction and decimal notation, recognising that one-half is equivalent to 0.5, one-quarter to 0.25 and three-quarters to 0.75. Students will use visual models and practical activities to strengthen their understanding and apply these skills to different mathematical problems.

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week in Integrated Studies, students will participate in their next Footsteps Dance incursion, continuing to develop their dance skills and confidence. They will explore how choreographers organise movements to create dance sequences, focusing on the choreographic devices of unison, repetition and canon. Students will practise these techniques and work collaboratively in groups to create short dance sequences, incorporating at least two choreographic devices while demonstrating creativity, teamwork and safe movement.

Auslan:

Next week in Auslan, students will explore how some spoken words imitate sounds, such as whoosh, zoom, squeak and boom, while some Auslan signs visually represent features or parts of an object. Students will investigate how handshapes, movements and facial expressions can communicate meaning. Through observation and practice, they will develop their understanding of how Auslan uses visual features to represent objects and actions.

Social & Emotional Learning:

Next week in Social and Emotional Learning, students will explore body positivity, focusing on understanding and appreciating the natural diversity of human bodies. They will learn to recognise the difference between noticing and judging physical differences and discuss the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect. Students will be encouraged to value themselves and others for their unique qualities, strengths and character rather than their physical appearance.

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