Year 6 News 

Reading

In Reading, Year 6 students have continued reading the class novel I Am Malala, while focusing on developing thoughtful predictions and identifying main ideas with supporting details. They have been practising how to narrow down key ideas within a text and strengthen their comprehension skills by making a range of connections, including text-to-text, text-to-self, and text-to-world. These skills are helping students engage more deeply with what they read, and think critically about the themes and the messages in the text. 

“I felt bad for Malala as she had to go through so many changes in her life, and she was without her family in another country, I can't believe the courage she had to do that.” - Mahrosh 6A

“We can make predictions before reading a book and adjust our predictions by using the new clues from the text.” - Zein 6B

“Malala is starting to fill in the blanks from her attack.”- Prish 6C

“Malala was feeling confused and scared because she woke up and did not know where she was.” - Ronan 6C

Writing

In Writing, Year 6 students have been exploring the prefix mal- and how they can apply this to other base words to make new words. They have also been learning to understand that adding this prefix to other base words can change its meaning. 

Students continued to use picture prompts to brainstorm and explore words and images while creating ‘seeds’ in their Writer’s Notebooks. 

Year 6 students also began to look at poetry, and how they can use specific vocabulary to express feelings and emotions. Students cannot wait to share these with you!

“In Writing we have been doing Haiku poems about our interests. I did a poem about a barn.” - Ibrahim 6A

“It’s fun writing poems in Writing.” - Ivan 6A

“I think my handwriting is improving.” - Losipeli 6B

“I like learning limericks and making our own.” - Rylie 6C

Maths 

The Year 6 students have been exploring special numbers in Maths. They have learnt about the different types of numbers, including prime, composite, and negative numbers. Students explored how they can use a variety of multiplication strategies to find factors and use this to help them identify prime and composite numbers. 

“I like learning about factors because there are so many different numbers. Like 1 is neither prime or composite and to make a prime number it can only have 2 factors and to make a composite it has to have more than 2.” - Holly 6A

“Prime numbers only have 2 factors.” - Senuli 6B

“We are learning about exponents and square numbers.” - Mayassa 6C

“A Prime number is a number that only has two factors.” - Zach 6C

Inquiry

Year 6 students have begun their Geography unit for Term 2. Students have explored the two main types of geography, physical and human, and have been developing their understanding of the world through the use of globes and maps. They have been learning about where countries are located and what makes up the seven continents, building a strong foundation for further geographical inquiry throughout the term.

“I'm liking Geography. I'm enjoying researching about countries and continents and specific states in the world.” - Marcus 6A

“I enjoy Geography because I like learning about countries, continents and oceans in the world. It is also my favourite topic.” - Ibrahim 6A

“I am enjoying learning about different countries around the world. I like playing the Globle game.” - Annaliese 6B

Social and Emotional Learning / SWPBS

In SEL, Year 6 students explored building positive relationships and knowing when to ask for help. Students learnt about small and big problems, when to solve things independently, and when to seek support from a friend or trusted adult. They also discussed what makes a good friend and practised using respectful communication, including ‘I statements’. Students reflected on trust and courage when asking for help and identified people they can go to for support, reinforcing that asking for help is a strength. 

“I have enjoyed SEL, we have been learning about how we can respect people and how we treat others.” - Mahrosh 6A

“It’s okay to ask for help with bigger problems if I can’t solve them on my own.” - Jack 6B

“It is important to ask for help so you don’t struggle.” - Naya 6C

“It was hard to walk around blindfolded when the instructions were not clear.” - Lily 6C

AUSLAN

In Auslan, Year 6 students have been learning how to sign different types of lunch food. They have also been revising signs that have been taught during Term 1, such as the alphabet, breakfast, transport, different types of shops and items outside the house.

“I like learning different hand signs in sign language.” - Aaron 6A

“We reviewed signs last week and learned words relating to a picnic.” - Emmerson 6B

“Doing a review of the signs was good practise.” - Santa 6C

Special Events

Junior School Council (JSC) 

At the recent assembly, the 2026 Junior School Council (JSC) representatives were proudly announced. Congratulations to the Year 6 representatives, Prish and Aishani, who will play an important role in providing student voice and leadership across the school. The JSC is an important part of the student leadership structure, giving students the opportunity to share ideas, represent their peers, and contribute to positive change within the school community.

Year 6 - 7 Transition

As part of this transition process, families are reminded that all transition paperwork is due back to classroom teachers by 8th May.