Learning & Teaching in 5/6G

In 5/6, we have been learning about why people migrate. They explored 'pull' factors — when people choose to come to Australia for opportunities like jobs and a better life — and 'push' factors, where people are forced to leave their homes due to war or hardship.

Here are some reflections about our learning:

Karla: Migration is when people either choose or get forced to leave their homes. You have probably heard it as push and pull factors. Push factors are when people are forced to leave their country because of war or other bad things. Pull factors are when people want to leave their country because of a job,  or other things. We are lucky to live in such a beautiful country that has one of the biggest populations of migrants in the world.

Theodore: In migration there are pull and push factors; they may sound the same but are very different. A pull factor is when someone is persuaded to come into the country like they are offered a job. A push factor is when someone is forced to leave their country like there is a war going on. There are still push and pull factors happening today and it will never stop.

Alex: The difference between a migrant and a refugee is that a migrant has chosen to leave their home because an opportunity has arisen whereas a refugee is forced to leave because of war or other challenges. 

Our Year 5/6 students recently took part in an exciting art competition, inspired by author and illustrator James Foley and his book Stellarphant. As part of this journey, students explored the creative process from sketch to finished art, following James Foley’s advice on planning drawings by carefully considering colour, line, size, gaze, movement, and composition.

Here are some of our reflections:

Alyssa: The James Foley Drawing competition was such an eye opening experience that helped form our year levels skills. All of our drawings were made with precision, talent and most importantly patience. In the series of videos that we watched, James Foley talked about how our drawing changes as we progress. He also shows that it is important to trust that it will turn out fabulous!

Olivia: When all of us contributed to the James Foley drawing competition, we all focused on our designs and patterns. We used different textures, shapes and sizes and never doubted anyone, but supported them and said, "That looks amazing!" or "That is definitely gonna win!" Even though ONE of us had won, I believe that it represents that we are all winners! 

Chloe: With the James Foley drawing competition everyone that entered the competition did so well and their colouring was so cool and everyone's a winner even though everyone didn't win but that's ok. 

Seth: It was extremely fun talking with people at my table on what we were doing. We all liked each other's ideas. I was extremely excited to find out that our school had won out of all of the schools in Australia. Each drawing was unique and I think everyone deserved to win. Everyone had different drawing styles and you can tell a lot of work was put into them.