Dear Parents and Guardians, 

Week 5, 2024 

Important information: 

Library is Monday afternoon. 

Sports day is Thursday, and this is swimming for term 1. 

Homework is scheduled to go home on Monday and be returned on Friday.  

Here's a glimpse into what we've been up to in our classroom: 

Religion: In religion this term we have been exploring the values of Saint Joseph, the symbols of the Catholic religion, and how God is written about in the Bible with our Awesome God unit.  

Swimming Lessons: We're diving into the term with our swimming lessons! Swimming is not only a valuable life skill but also a great way to build fitness and strength. 

Science: Classification of Living Things: In science, we've been exploring the wonderful world of living things and how we classify them. We've had some exciting discussions about the diversity of life on Earth and how scientists organize it into categories. 

HASS: First Nations peoples: In HASS this term we have been answering the question ‘Who was here first? And how do we know?”  

Maths: Place Value Beyond 10,000: Our mathematicians have been stretching their brains by exploring place value beyond 10,000. They've been representing and comparing numbers using thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. 

Reading Groups: Reading continues to be a focal point in our classroom. Students have been engaging in various reading activities, from guided reading sessions to independent reading time.  

Persuasive Writing: In literacy, we've been delving into persuasive writing. Students have been learning how to structure their arguments effectively and use persuasive language to convince their audience. 

Spelling Lessons: Spelling remains an essential part of our language curriculum. We've been exploring different spelling patterns and rules to improve our spelling accuracy.  

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're looking forward to a fantastic term ahead, filled with growth, discovery, and plenty of smiles. 

Warm regards, 

Mrs Hamilton 3A Class Teacher 

Email: dhamilton@cns.catholic.edu.au.