Learning News 5/6

Years 5/6

History

This term in history we have been looking at Australia as a Nation along with democracy and citizenship. Which we will continue to learn about in term 4 in preparation for our trip to Canberra where we will be able to have hands on experience and show off what we have learned during these lessons. 

Science

Science has been all about Earths place in space. We are getting ready to present our solar system projects in week 10. The task requires students to design and create a 2D or 3D representation of the Solar System, including the Sun, all eight planets, the Asteroid Belt, and the Kuiper Belt. Students will then deliver a brief presentation to the class explaining their design process and the components of their model. Remember to send in any materials that will support students to finish these projects off at school. 

Circus

The magnificent spectacle of our circus performance is well and truly underway! The big top is abuzz with the dazzling energy of our young performers, and the air crackles with anticipation. We've been juggling countless hours of practice, tumbling through new skills to prepare for this grand show.

Our young artists have truly embraced the spirit of the circus, transforming into fearless performers. We've watched in awe as they've mastered new tricks, from daring flips to intricate routines. The vibrant colours of their costumes and props are coming to life, and the music is starting to fill the halls with a truly magical sound.

Maths

Next week in Maths we start a unit about angles here are some parent tips to support this learning at home:

Use Everyday Examples: Incorporate angles into everyday situations. For example, discuss the angles formed by the hands of a clock, the corners of a book, or the intersection of roads.

Visual Aids: Utilize visual aids such as pictures, diagrams, and physical objects to help children visualize angles. You can use drawing tools like protractors to show different types of angles.

Real-world Applications: Connect angles to real-world applications. Discuss how angles are used in construction, design, and other fields. This can help children see the relevance of angles in everyday life.

Body Movements: Encourage children to use their bodies to create angles. For instance, they can form acute angles with their arms or demonstrate a right angle with their legs. This hands-on approach can enhance understanding.

Comparisons: Teach children to compare angles. Discuss terms like acute (smaller than 90 degrees), right angle (exactly 90 degrees), and obtuse (greater than 90 degrees, but less than 180 degrees). Help them identify these angles in various contexts.

English

We are currently investigating writing of narratives in stage 3. We have been using writing samples from the syllabus to learn how to annotate and evaluate writing. We have focused our attention on literary techniques used, level of punctuation and the quality of sentence structure. Students were given the challenge to grade the writing themselves and this week have been able to compare their annotations and grades to the NESA exemplars. It has been fantastic to see the confidence in the way students have been able to justify their grades, and present these to their peers.