Year 5/6

We have had a very busy first few weeks of Term 4 in Year 5/6 with students representing the school in Regional and State Athletics as well as a debating incursion. We congratulate Pippa, Harvey, George, Darius and Peyton who represented our school in Western District Regional Athletics at Keilor Park. Our boys came 4th overall in the relay and a massive well done to Pip who won the 200m final!

English

In English to start the term we created and published Biographies (Year 5) and Autobiographies (Year 6). We thank families who provided materials and stationery for their child's project. These came together wonderfully and we were so please to see our students reflect fondly on their own childhood's and the impact made on them from those around them.  We have also started our class novel and text study for the term 'How to Bee'. Students will delve into the themes and ideas of the novel whilst focusing on a newspaper report writing unit. 

Maths 

To start the term in Maths we have been learning about number patterns and algebra and in the last fortnight we have been focussing on angles and lines. Students have used tools such as protractors to estimate, classify, measure and construct a variety of angles. Our kids have learned about more complex mathematical ideas such as angles at a point, supplementary and vertically opposite angles. 

Humanities 

Our topic for humanities this term is Call to Action, which focuses on informaing the students around the importance of social justice and the issues that impact them, their community and the future. Student's have been learning about sustainability and the importance of rubbish disposal and recycling and humanitarian issues at home and abroad. 

Events

Our students were given the chance to take part in a program run by Debating Victoria and learn about debating and arguing a contention.  They learned about the structure of a debate and the roles of the speakers. 

We have finalised our school mural that was developed and painted in our elective sessions in Term 3. All students in the school were able to leave a handprint and their name. Our Year 5/6s did an unbelievable job in creating a colourful centrepiece of the school.