Learning and Curriculum Primary - Stage 3

English in Stage 3 

Immersing students in rich and meaningful learning experiences in English lessons is a key focus for this term in Stage 3. Diving into a diverse range of texts, opportunities to view, respond and create imaginative texts will be the key focus in writing. 

Reading for Meaning: Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that forms the basis of all learning. Our focus will be on developing students’ ability to analyse and interpret texts, identify key ideas and themes, and make connections between texts and their own experiences. Through guided reading activities and discussions, students will deepen their understanding of the texts they encounter.  

Grammar and language Skills: A solid understanding of grammar and language mechanics is essential for effective communication. Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary development will provide students with the tools they need to express themselves accurately and fluently in both written and spoken form.  

Speaking and Listening: Effective communication involves not only writing but also speaking and listening. Students will have opportunities to engage in discussions, presentations, and oral storytelling, developing their speaking and listening skills and learning to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. 

We believe that parental involvement is key to student success. We encourage parents/carers to support their child’s English learning journey by reading together, discussing books, and fostering a love of language and literature at home.  

Years 5 and 6 Assessment Handbooks are available on the Parent Portal and student CANVAS pages. They are also attached below:

Please take the time to read this with your son and diarise relevant dates.  

Class Spotlight 

5 Blue 

“In Visual Art we are learning about the different types of totem poles. I am really enjoying the subject because I like sketching and colouring in letters”.     (William P)  

“We are learning about characterisation and why it is important for storytelling. In our imaginative writing I am enjoying learning more about the structure to effectively make a good story with language devices”.     (Dylan C) 

“In Mathematics I am enjoying learning more about how numbers are represented, particularly solving equations”.     (William T) 

6 Blue 

“In History we are learning about Federation and what life was like in the 1900s. The key figures we have started learning about were Alfred Deakin, Edmund Barton and Henry Parkes”.     (Mateo S) 

“In Italian we have been learning about greetings and 0 – 20 numbers. I’m enjoying it because it is good to be able to speak to my Grandmother in Italian”.     (Ben M) 

“In Science and Technology we completed an investigation on what sports balls go the furthest and why. We discovered that how much force is applied is very important”. 

(Luca C) 

Dan Fields                                                                                           Sarah Tatola 

Head of Curriculum                                                                        Head of Teaching & Learning