Year Six

Dear Year Six Families,

It is all happening in Year Six as we have immersed ourselves into our research for our upcoming Year Six PYP Exhibition.

Year Six Girls AFL Tournament

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our Year Six Girls AFL team who competed at Regional finals on Tuesday the 30th of July.

Whilst they didn't come away with a win, we are so incredibly proud of the effort and skill they showed in their training and on competition day.

Well done to our players, Annika, Honey-Lee, Addison, Sasha, Zara, Sarisha, Alyna, Natalia, Adit, Leyla, Rakaia, Aluel and a big thank you to Mr Peterson for coaching the team.

Literacy

Our Year Six students have been diving into the fascinating world of information reports as part of our Reading and Writing focus. They've been exploring the purpose, structure, and key features of these reports, learning how to convey detailed and factual information in a clear and engaging way. Through analysing various Mentor Texts, they’ve discovered how to organise their writing with headings, subheadings, and precise language to effectively communicate their findings. Now, they're applying these skills by crafting their own information reports on topics of their choice, showcasing their ability to research, structure, and present information with confidence and creativity.

Mathematics

In Mathematics, students have been engaging in a unit on fractions. They have used concrete materials like fraction walls and pizza models to visually understand how fractions work. In addition, they have focused on solving more complex problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions with different denominators by finding the lowest common denominators. Applying this knowledge in conjunction with their problem solving skills, they have also participated in engaging LED lessons, finding practical solutions to worded problems involving fractions.

PYP Exhibition

In preparation for our Year Six exhibition coming up in Week Nine, students have been exploring the key elements of the IB PYP, including unpacking the meaning of each transdisciplinary theme to help guide their topic selection. Each student has now chosen a topic that sparks their curiosity, ranging from environmental issues to technological innovations and health. They are now focusing on formulating their lines of inquiry to guide their in-depth research which they will present along with their action during our exhibition. Whilst a long and sometimes challenging process, the road to exhibition is not only enhancing their research skills but also fostering a sense of ownership and enthusiasm for their learning.

REMINDERS

The Ranch Camp - Please check Xuno for information regarding this camp, and the deposit required.
Book Week: Week 6 (starting Monday 19th of August) with Dress Up day on Friday the 23rd of August
Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Saltwater, running in Week 9 from the 9th - the 13th of September.
Year Six PYP Exhibition: Wednesday the 9th of September, more details coming shortly.
MacBooks: Please ensure MacBooks are brought to school every day fully charged. Unfortunately due to OH&S reasons, students are unable to charge their devices at school.
Mobile Phones: If a student brings a phone to school, they must hand it into their classroom teacher at the beginning of the day and collect it at the end of the day.
Uniform: Students must be in full academic uniform every day, with the exception of their Year 6 polo shirt. On days with sports or PE, students can wear their PE uniform. Students are not allowed to wear other jumpers, or hoodies that are not Saltwater Uniform. Please reach out to Miss Grenfell or Mr Nicolaides if you have an issue having a school jumper during the winter months.
Late Arrivals: Students arriving at school from 8:40 am must sign in at the office before going to class.
Absences: If your child/ren are absent, please log this on Xuno as early as possible to avoid messages for unexplained absences.

Kindest regards,

Year Six Team