Year Five 

Dear Year Five families, 

As the term progresses, our Year Five students have been diligently preparing for the NAPLAN tests, embracing a comprehensive and rigorous study schedule to enhance their skills and knowledge across key learning areas. 

In Reading, they have focused on the critical skill of sequencing texts, understanding the importance of logical order to deepen comprehension. Their Writing sessions have been a blend of creativity and persuasion, with students honing their abilities in narrative writing by crafting detailed characters and settings, and in persuasive writing by mastering the use of various persuasive devices. Mathematics lessons have seen them exploring the concepts of length, covering both area and perimeter, alongside refining their multiplication, division, and time knowledge.

These efforts were in service of their preparation for the NAPLAN tests, which commenced this week. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work, and we wish them the very best as they undertake this important milestone.

NAPLAN Key Dates

Below is the schedule for the NAPLAN testing days and times for Year 5 students:

Wednesday 13 March 2024

Year 5 Writing: 8:30AM – 10:00AM

Thursday 14 March 2024:

Year 5 Reading: 11:00AM – 12:30PM

Monday 18 March 2024:

Year 5 Language Conventions: 8:30AM – 10:00AM

Tuesday 19 March 2024:

Year 5 Numeracy: 11:00AM – 12:30PM

Please note that the tests will be conducted electronically. Therefore, it is imperative that students bring their own devices to school each day, fully charged and ready for use. Additionally, please ensure that your child arrives punctually on the testing days and are well-rested and nourished to perform to the best of their abilities.

Class Captains

We are thrilled to celebrate our Year Five students who were awarded the prestigious title of Class Captains during our recent assembly. Their leadership qualities and dedication to our school community truly stand out, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will make this year. A big thank you to all the parents who attended the assembly to support their children and witness this special moment. We are grateful for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community.

Congratulations to the following students:

5A – Rhoheet Vigneswaran 

5B – Cayla Sparrow 

5C – Fernando Reyes

5D – Zoe Petersen 

5E - Sean Rabai

5F – Akira Narala

5G - Summer Ferraro

5H – Shivani Anandbabu

5I – Rachel Khaw  

5J – Emily Nyeholt

Year 5 Junior School Council

Congratulations to our outstanding Year Five Class Captains, Rhoheet Vigneswaran and Emily Nyeholt, who have been selected for the additional honour of joining the Junior School Council. Their exemplary leadership and commitment to the school community makethem fantastic representatives for this prestigious role.

Reminders

• To accommodate the NAPLAN testing, no homework will be given out in Week 7. Homework will resume and be sent home in Week 8 on Monday 18 March 2024 and be due back on the last day of term, Thursday 28 March 2024.
• Students a required to wear at school hat when outside during terms one and four. Please ensure your child's hat is labelled clearly with their name
• Please ensure laptops are sent to school each day fully charged
• Late arrivals (after 8:40am) must sign in through the office and obtain a late pass
• Please ensure you are entering any student absences on Xuno as soon as possible

Upcoming events:

• Harmony Day  Thursday 28th March. Wear orange and don't forget a gold coin donation!