Parent Information –

Year 4
Mr Kevin Gravestock
 Prayer
Leader:
The beginning of a new school year is a good time for dreaming and planning. The
Catholic school - that educating community of children, pastor, parents and teachers - has
such great promise. It can be a marvellous place where people really belong, where the
values of the Gospel can set children free to learn and grow, and to live a full and happy
life. Let us pray that our association will play a vitally important role in creating this
educating community.
 Prayer
All:
Lord Jesus, you are with us as we commence our year's work.
Help us to understand our importance in educating our children.
And bless our partners - the teachers. Guide us in our decisions
And open our hearts in friendship to each other.
May we show particular care to those who are most in need.
May we welcome, especially, those who are shy and uncomfortable.
And may this meeting of ours result in many benefits for the children on whose behalf we gather.
Amen
 The Importance of Religious Education
• Religious Education is the first learning area in the Catholic school
curriculum
• Focus is placed on the spiritual and personal development of students
• Religious Education is complemented by Catechises
• Catechises is the participation in religious activities beyond the classroom.
 How will it be taught?
• The Religious Education program contains 8 units to be completed over the year,
with each unit being 5 weeks long
• Each day students will engage in a minimum of 30 minutes of Religious Education
lessons
• During Religious Education lessons we will incorporate ICT and the Arts to
enhance engagement and understanding
• Religious Education will be integrated across all other learning areas
• Additionally, students will be engaging in catechises at school.
 Students’ liturgy
• On the August 8th the Year 4s will be hosting a mass
• We invite all parents to attend
 Parent participation
• Religious Education starts at home, we value your input
• As parents and teachers we are significant role models to the children and
this extends to Religious Education
• We encourage you to discuss with your children your experiences and
understanding of religion
• We invite all parents to attend whole school, class and parish events.
 Questions
• Are there any questions regarding the Religious Education program
• If you have any further questions please contact me.