Hampton Primary School

Year 6 Term 4 Overview

Year 6 – Term 4, 2025

 

As we celebrate our final term of Year 6 at Hampton Primary School, students are engaging in a rich and varied program that prepares them for secondary school while making the most of their final weeks together.

 

Diary Dates – Term 4

 

  • Puberty Clues Program: Wednesday 22 Oct – Puberty changes; Wednesday 29 Oct – Emotional changes (including online safety); Wednesday 5 Nov – Reproduction (including online safety and the law).
  • Thursday 6th Nov: Swimming Carnival
  • Wednesday 19 Nov: Big Day in 5/6
  • Friday 5 Dec: Australian Open Golf Day
  • Friday 12 Dec: Hampton Primary School Christmas Carols
  • Monday 15 Dec: Curriculum Day
  • Tuesday 16 Dec: Year 6 Lunch
  • Wednesday 17 Dec: Graduation at St Leonards ‘Leonardian’ (details to follow)
  • Thursday 18 Dec: Year 6 Day at Waves Leisure Centre

  • Friday 19 Dec: Last day of school – early finish at 1:30pm; Year 6 will walk to assembly with their buddies.

     

Year 6 Writing – Information Reports

 

Students will focus on information reports, learning to collect, organise, and present factual information clearly. They will:

  • Explore report structures, headings, introductions, and factual content.
  • Design surveys, record data, and analyse trends.
  • Draft and finalise analysis paragraphs and conclusions using formal language.
  • Publish polished reports, incorporating peer feedback and data references.Students will use real-life examples, developing skills in data analysis, formal writing, and clear presentation.

 

Year 6 Reading – Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Drama

 

Students will read the classic adventure novel by Jules Verne, exploring themes of curiosity, courage, and perseverance, while analysing characters, plot, and literary devices.They will also read and perform a play written by Rob, practising expressive reading, teamwork, and performance skills. The play will be presented to younger students, allowing Year 6 to share their learning creatively with the school community.

 

Year 6 Unit of Inquiry – Natural Disasters 

 

Students will investigate natural disasters, their causes, impacts, and community responses. They will:

  • Research disasters through videos, case studies, and interactive activities.
  • Analyse data and maps to identify disaster-prone areas.
  • Develop practical skills in emergency planning including house safety plans and emergency kits.

  • Apply learning in information reports, inquiry projects, and persuasive writing advocating for preparedness.This unit promotes research, writing, data interpretation, and critical thinking, helping students understand how disasters shape communities.

     

Year 6 Mathematics

 

Students will engage with mathematical concepts and apply problem-solving skills across the six core strands of the Victorian Mathematics Curriculum 2.0:

• Number  Understanding and working with whole numbers, place value, fractions and decimals, percentages, factors and multiples, and efficient computation strategies (mental, written and digital).

• Algebra  Recognising and using patterns, expressing situations with variables and simple equations, and modelling relationships using tables, rules and graphs.

• Measurement  Using appropriate units to calculate and compare length, area, volume, capacity and mass, as well as interpreting and measuring time and temperature.

• Space  Exploring 2D and 3D shapes, angles, symmetry, location, transformations, mapping and the Cartesian plane.

• Statistics  Collecting, representing and interpreting data using a range of displays, and analysing measures such as mean, median and mode.

• Probability  Describing and predicting the likelihood of events, conducting chance experiments and comparing theoretical and experimental outcomes.

• Mathematics in Practice (Money and Financial Literacy)  Applying mathematical knowledge to real-world contexts such as budgeting, financial planning and decision-making.

 

Students will also build critical and creative thinking capabilities by applying mathematical reasoning to real-world problems, interdisciplinary tasks and practical investigations.

 

Year 6 RRRR – Stress Management

 

As part of the RRRR program, students are learning to recognise and manage stress. They will:

  • Identify physical, emotional, and behavioural signs of stress.
  • Explore mindfulness, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
  • Develop a personal coping toolbox and apply strategies in real-life scenarios.
  • Consolidate learning by creating and sharing personal stress toolkits.This program supports resilience, self-awareness, and wellbeing as students prepare for secondary school.

 

General Information and Reminders

 

  • Students should have only school-related apps visible on iPads during learning; personal or gaming apps should be stored separately.
  • Messaging on devices is not permitted during school hours; contact the office to reach your child.

  • iPads must come fully charged each day and will be securely stored when not in use.

     

Homework Expectations

 

  • Homework will support learning in Mathematics, Reading, Writing, and Inquiry.
  • Recommended weekly time: Reading – 20 min/day, Writing – 30 min/week, Mathematics – 30 min/week.
  • Families are encouraged to discuss and review homework with students, promoting independence and preparation for secondary school.