Grade 6 News

Literacy 

Year 6 students have begun reading Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, an engaging fantasy novel that will inspire and support their narrative writing throughout the term. As they explore the features of the fantasy genre, students will develop their writing skills by using strategies such as "show, don't tell" to create vivid descriptions and varying sentence openings to make their writing more engaging and effective. 

Mathematics 

In Mathematics, students have been investigating units of measurement, with a focus on length, mass, and capacity. They have been developing their understanding of the metric system by identifying appropriate units of measurement, comparing measurements, and converting between equivalent units. Students are applying these skills to solve real-world measurement problems and strengthen their mathematical reasoning. 

Important Reminders 

• Monday, 2 November is a Pupil Free Day. 
• Tuesday, 3 November is a Public Holiday for Melbourne Cup Day. 

Uniform Reminder Students in 6 D'Antonio and 6 Lowry are required to wear their sports uniform on Mondays and Fridays. Students in 6 McNamara wear their sports uniform on Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Please note that Year 6 polo shirts are to be worn on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Thank you for ensuring your child is in the correct uniform on these days. 

Swimming 

Our Grade 6 swimming program is fast approaching and will run from 9th-13th November. Please ensure your child brings the following items each day: 

• Bathers 
• Towel 
• Slides or easy-to-wear footwear 
• A suitable bag to carry their swimming items 

Thursday 5th November- Year 6 Transition Day @ Galen (8.40am to 3.15pm) 

Thursday 5th November- Parent Information Evening for 2027 Year 7 students) @ Galen (5.30pm-6.30pm)

Important Reminders 

• Monday, 2 November is a Pupil Free Day. 
• Tuesday, 3 November is a Public Holiday for Melbourne Cup Day.