This week the big excitement throughout the school has been Book Week. Many new books have been purchased at the book fair, and students are enjoying reading at school and at home. Between now and the end of the term, all students will be completing their reading benchmark tests so we will have a good picture of how much they have improved in their reading and comprehension. 

In Religion this term we have been learning about the ways that the Church continues the work of Jesus in the world of today. This has included learning about the biblical foundations of charity and social justice, and some of the organisations that do these important works. We have also talked about the way the Church ministers to all people through the sacraments and in schools, hospitals and other institutions, and we have visited St Joseph’s Church to discuss how the church building and its furnishings are used to support people in responding to God. 

Many of the students are becoming quite adept at using Auslan, the Australian sign language of the deaf community. In the past two weeks we have learnt many new words for foods and talking about the weather. Some of us are also quite adept at counting, but we are not yet at the point of being able to do our maths in silence!

The students have begun several assessment tasks which will be completed over the next couple of weeks. Most of the work on these will be done in class time, but all students would benefit from spending some extra time working on their tasks at home as well. Reading every day and using maths strategies in everyday life are also great things to do and always helpful. 

Thanks to all the parents who have replied with their intentions about our year six camp. The kit list and official consent forms are being prepared and should be sent home very soon.