Spotlight on Learning

Dear Families, 

This week, our Year 4 students participated in Crazy Socks and Shoes Day to raise money for the Opening the Doors Foundation. It was wonderful to see students embracing the fun by wearing their colourful and creative socks and shoes while supporting a meaningful cause that provides educational opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

Year 4 in Term 3:

Religious Education:

This term, students have begun a new Religious Education unit, Concealed in the Old, Revealed in the New. Throughout the unit, students will explore the connections between the Old and New Testaments, discovering how God's promises in the Old Testament are fulfilled through the life, teachings and mission of Jesus in the New Testament. Students will engage with Scripture, reflect on key biblical events and deepen their understanding of God's ongoing relationship with His people. 

English:

Next week, students will continue reading Storm Boy while consolidating their use of the Think Aloud process to strengthen reading comprehension and support their responses with evidence from the text. In writing, students will continue developing their information report skills by consolidating their body paragraph writing and working towards writing an effective conclusion that summarises the key information in their report.

Mathematics:

Next week, students will learn to divide two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers using concrete materials and the division algorithm without regrouping. They will use hands-on resources to build their understanding before applying the written algorithm to solve division problems accurately and confidently. 

Integrated Curriculum:

Next week, students will explore how actors use expressive and performance skills to communicate stories, ideas and meaning. They will observe and discuss dramatic performances, identify key drama techniques, and use appropriate drama vocabulary to describe how performers engage an audience. Students will record their observations and reflections in their Drama Maker's Journal, developing their understanding of how drama communicates meaning. 

Auslan:

Next week in Auslan, students will explore handling signs, learning how Auslan visually represents the actions 'open' and 'put on'. Unlike English, where the same word can describe many different actions, Auslan shows each action differently depending on the object involved. For example, opening a door is signed differently from opening a jar because the movement mimics the real action. Students will learn how handling signs help depict actions in a visual way, developing their understanding of how Auslan uses movement to create clear and meaningful communication.

Social & Emotional Learning:

Next week, students will explore our school-wide expectations for safe and respectful behaviour. They will learn about appropriate physical contact, how to move safely and responsibly around the school, and the school's consequence cycle. Through discussions and practical scenarios, students will develop a clear understanding of how their choices contribute to a safe, respectful and positive learning environment for everyone. 

Important 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.

School Photos

Any students who were absent or missed their photo this week are scheduled to attend the make up session on Tuesday 11 August, along with a small number of remaining sibling photo bookings.

Enjoy your weekend,

The Jericho Team

Contact Us @Jericho

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