Grade 5/6 News

Morphology

In the last few weeks, we've been learning about the prefix con-, trans- and fore-, and its meaning. Students have been analysing words with this prefix and identifying the base of the word to find its meaning. They have also been spelling, reading, and using these words in sentences throughout the week.  Writing In Writing the students have been learning how to build suspense just like in our modelled text Beowulf. As always, we rehearsed our story using our story map and actions and then looked closely at our writing strategies. The students have begun planning and drafting their narratives to include the tools we learnt about in class including: describing a cosy setting, personifying the setting, suggesting something is about to happen and making your character hear, see, touch, or smell something ominous. All these skills have enhanced students' writing to build that sense of suspense and excite their audience about what is coming next in their writing.

Maths

“Money makes the world go round," they say! In 5/6A, we’ve been learning about financial maths, focusing on key concepts like budgeting, saving, and calculating discounts. Students have enjoyed applying their mathematical skills to solve real-world problems, emphasising the importance of understanding vocabulary, interpreting questions accurately, and checking the reasonableness of their answers.

In 4/5A, students have been learning about elapsed time! They've been tackling real-life challenges, like figuring out departure and arrival times, calculating precise durations to the minute, and mastering elapsed hours.

Reminders

• Year 6 Graduation - Graduation will be held on Monday the 16th of December in the library from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM. On this day, Year 6 students can be collected from the office at 1:30 PM.
• Year 6 Celebration Day - will be on Monday the 16th of December. Please check Compass to organise consent and payment for this exciting day at the movies. Thank you!
• Semester 2 Academic Reports - Student reports will be released on Compass on Thursday the 19th of December.
• Last Day of Term 4 - Students last day of term 4 will be on Friday 20th of December. Students will finish at an earlier time of 1:05pm. 

House Spirit Day 

Our house leaders did a fantastic job organising and running activities that brought everyone together, fostering fun and strong connections with their peers and house colors.

Students thoroughly enjoyed the trivia and scavenger hunt, while the Junior School had a great time dancing and decorating their mascots. The tower challenges were also a big hit, showcasing creativity and teamwork!

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making the day a success!

House captains 2025

This week, we had over 40 students apply for our 2025 student leadership positions. The student's speeches were exceptional. Unfortunately, some great candidates missed out but they will be involved throughout the year to develop their leadership skills. Congratulations to the following students who were selected to be our house captains for 2025!