Year 6

A look back at Term 3 

Reading and Writing

Throughout Term 3, students explored the picture book Azaria, developing their comprehension skills through discussions, questioning and analysing the author's use of language and illustrations. 

Students also investigated poetry through Poem Forest, exploring figurative language, imagery and descriptive vocabulary. They experimented with different poetic techniques to create their own engaging poems. The theme for this year was "The Sounds of Country" (focusing on natural rhythms like dawn bird calls, buzzing insects, whispering leaves, and flowing water). Please enjoy a snapshot of our student entries.

Author Visit. Amanda Mellor: Solving the Plot Puzzle

Amanda Mellor, shared her tips for one of the trickiest parts of writing a story - how to write a great ending!

In her session, Solving the Plot Puzzle, Amanda explored different ways a story’s resolution can play out. She introduced students to endings such as The Face-Off, The Stand-Off, The Countdown, The Confession, The Monster in the Mirror, The Mystery Revealed, and her personal favourite, The Holy Grail.

Students came away with lots of new ideas to experiment with in their own writing, as well as an interesting insight into how a published author develops and shapes her stories. We hope to see our students' new skills in action this term!

“I thought it really helped. I struggle with endings, so this gave me better ideas than ‘it was all a dream…’” Divit, Year 6

“It gave us insights into endings, but what I really loved was getting an insight into an author’s mind. Amanda shared her writing process with us, which was really interesting.” Nathan, Year 6

Mathematics

In Mathematics, students focused on developing their understanding of multiplication and division. They explored a range of mental and written strategies, including efficient methods for solving increasingly complex problems. Students also investigated area, applying formulas to calculate the area of rectangles and exploring the relationships between area and perimeter through practical activities and problem-solving tasks.

Inquiry

Our Inquiry focus for Term 3 was Space. Students explored the solar system, planets and other celestial bodies, developing their understanding of Earth's place in the universe. Through research and creative projects, students investigated different aspects of space and presented their learning in engaging and informative ways. A highlight of the term was our excursion to IMAX, where students had the opportunity to extend their learning about space through an immersive cinematic experience.

Term 4 Overview

And just like that, we’ve reached the final chapter of primary school! 

There is plenty to look forward to, with engaging learning experiences, special events, graduation preparations and, of course, our much-anticipated Graduation Ceremony!

Term 4 will be a wonderful send off for our Year 6 students as they prepare for their next big adventure.

As we approach the finish line, we encourage students to continue challenging themselves, showing independence and making positive choices. There is still plenty of learning and growing to do before we say our final goodbyes.

Reading and Writing

Throughout Term 4, students will explore the novels Skellig and Once, developing their comprehension skills through discussions, questioning and analysing characters, themes and the author's use of language. In Writing, students will focus on narrative writing, exploring techniques to develop engaging characters, settings and plots. They will work on incorporating descriptive language, dialogue and a range of sentence structures to create imaginative and well-structured stories.

Mathematics

In Mathematics, students will investigate Patterns and Algebra, exploring number patterns, identifying rules and using algebraic expressions to represent relationships. They will also study Location and Transformation, developing their understanding of coordinates, mapping and transformations, including translation, reflection and rotation. Students will apply these concepts through practical activities and problem-solving tasks.

Inquiry

Our Inquiry focus for Term 4 will be Business and Economics. Students will explore financial literacy, budgeting, entrepreneurship and the processes involved in running a small business. A highlight of the term will be our Market Day, where students will have the opportunity to plan, develop and operate their own businesses. This hands-on experience will allow students to apply their learning by making financial decisions, managing budgets, marketing products and working collaboratively.

Important Dates

Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd October: Market Manoeuvrers Incursion

Monday 3rd November: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Friday 6th November: Years 3-6 House Swimming

Tuesday 24th November: Life Saving Excursion

Friday 11th December: 2026 Market Day. See you all there!

Last day Term 4: 18th December 

Thank you for your continued support!

Mr Hickey, Mrs Wells, Mr Senior and Mr Chronopoulos

The Year 6 Team