Term 3, Week 1
Hi Parents and
students,
Welcome back to
Term Three! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday, whether you went abroad or
stayed local. Hopefully the awesome winter weather we had during the holidays
returns very soon because it is pretty miserable at the moment!!!
Quote of the Week:
Confirmation:
A parent Information night has been
scheduled for Week 2, Thursday 26th
July at 5:00pm for all students and parents (at least 1 parent to be present)
that are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Commitment Mass will be on the Saturday,
28th July at 6:00pm.
If you are not able to make either of
the above dates, you will need to see Father Ian to make alternate
arrangements.
Literacy:
Under
this section you will find the literacy learning intentions for the week.
CAFÉ-R (Traits of good readers)
This term, as
part of our reading group rotations, we will be undertaking a novel study. I
have decided on 3 different novels to cater for the different learning needs of
the children. Each week, the students will be focussing on a certain number of
chapters and they will be required to answer a number of comprehension
questions, a cross-curricular activity and a reading response. Some of this
work may need to be completed at home, so keep an eye out for this in their
diaries. Each student will begin a ‘Novel Study’ exercise book and all work
will be completed in this.
To begin the
term, the comprehension strategy we will focussing on is ‘synthesising’.
Synthesising is when our thinking grows and changes as we read. It is an
important strategy as it helps us to see how different things we know about fit
together.
Voices (Traits of good writers)
As well as
completing our Saint Reports, we will be exploring procedures over the next few
weeks.
Numeracy
Under
this section you will find the Numeracy learning intentions for the week.
Over the next
two weeks, we will be learning about decimal fractions.
Home Learning Grid:
A new home
learning grid will be given out today. Please note that there is a new section
for the novel study. This will be due Friday 28th July. Remember that
your signature is now required in your child’s diary.
Enjoy the next
couple of weeks!
Mr Jones
