Year 6 Update

English:

 Students continued creating their Primary School Memories Scrapbooks by writing thoughtful letters of gratitude to teachers who have made a difference throughout their schooling. They focused on letter structure, paragraphing, editing and publishing. In literacy skills, students explored the Latin roots gene/gener and practised selecting stronger, more precise verbs to make persuasive arguments more convincing.

English:

Students reflected on their primary school experiences by planning, drafting and editing personal recounts for their scrapbooks. They focused on organising important memories, using descriptive language and reflecting on their personal growth. In literacy skills, students explored the Greek root arch and practised using connectives to link persuasive arguments with reasons and supporting examples.

SEL:

Students explored problem-solving in social situations, considering how different choices can lead to positive or negative outcomes. Through role-play and discussion, they practised understanding different perspectives, showing empathy and making respectful decisions.

SEL:

Students continued developing their problem-solving skills through a problem-solving panel activity. They considered common challenges faced by young people and explored how different people might offer advice. The focus was on understanding different perspectives, evaluating possible solutions and making thoughtful decisions.

Maths:

Students strengthened their understanding of fractions by comparing and ordering fractions, decimals and mixed numbers. They practised using number lines, identifying equivalent fractions and explaining their mathematical reasoning. Students also revised adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.

Maths:

 Students explored the connections between fractions, decimals and percentages, learning how to convert between these different representations. They applied their understanding to problem-solving activities, including calculating fractions of quantities and working with percentages in everyday situations.

Inquiry:

Students explored Australian history during the early 1900s, investigating Federation, the First World War and changes in Australian society. They considered how historical events affected different groups of Australians, including First Nations peoples, and developed their skills in recording key information and using historical evidence.

Inquiry:

Students continued their journey through Australian history, investigating significant changes during the 1920s and 1930s. They explored changing rights, representation and inequality, including the experiences and perspectives of First Nations peoples. Students practised identifying significant events and explaining how Australian society changed over time.