Year 6 News   

Exploring Our Place in Space 

In our PYP unit of inquiry, How the world works, students will explore the central idea that Earth is a unique planet in our solar system. Guided by the concepts of Form and Function, they will investigate what makes up our universe and consider how Earth fits within it. 

Our lines of inquiry include: 

• Features of the universe 

• Earth’s place in the universe 

• The implications of space exploration 

• How advances in technology and space travel have affected society and our planet 

As students explore our solar system, they will research information and use their findings to write their own information reports. We look forward to seeing them build their research skills, ask thoughtful questions and share what they discover about our remarkable planet and the wider universe. 

Literacy & Numeracy

As we begin our final term for the year, the Year 6's have dived straight into fractions. In these lessons, the students developed their understanding of fractions by identifying and representing equivalent fractions using fraction walls, number lines and fraction bars. They compared and ordered fractions using benchmarks, such as ½ and 1 whole, and used equivalent fractions and visual models to justify their reasoning. 

Students also explored the limitations of number lines when comparing fractions with similar values and revisited mixed and improper fractions, converting between the two representations using visual models to strengthen their understanding of fraction relationships. 

We will continue to explore fractions over the next couple of weeks, focusing on unrelated denominators. 

Students began their final term by commencing their study of Sister Heart by Sally Morgan. They developed background knowledge about the Stolen Generations to support their understanding of the novel and explored song lyrics to analyze the emotions, ideas, and messages conveyed. Students also considered how the author's experiences influenced the key themes of the text and began identifying the features of a free verse novel. 

Sister heart will conclude the year's text study program, as we explore the themes and structure of the free verse features for the remainder of the term. 

Mini Market

As we come to the end of our unit How We Organize Ourselves, the Year 6 Mini Market has also come to a successful conclusion! Thanks to the generosity and support of our wider school community, the parents who volunteered on the day, and the dedication of our Year 6 teachers, students raised an incredible $5,391.80. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the students’ hard work, creativity and commitment, both at school and at home. We are incredibly proud of what they have accomplished and grateful to everyone who helped make the Mini Market such a success! 

Thank you to the donations generously given by the following shops/individuals.

Students reflection of Mini Market

Last Friday we had our Year 6 Mini Market.  Me and my friends, Izzie, Ella and Evelyn did face paint and our stall’s name was “Funky Face Paint”.  At first, not many people came and we didn’t make much money, but after 10 minutes people started coming and kids were excited to get their face painted.  We thought our stall was going to make 113 dollars but after counting the money we found out we beat that and made nearly $150, which we were pretty happy about. After we finished, everyone was really tired but we all enjoyed being part of the Mini Market.  

Sofia 

On the 9th of October, me and the Delicious Donut Balls had the Mini Market and we made donut balls.  We made over $150 and it was so fun.  My group members were Harry, James, Orlando and Jonty.  Our flavours were chocolate sauce and sprinkles, jam and glazed.  The best selling flavour was chocolate and sprinkles.  In the end we sold out and we sold over 120 donut balls.  My favourite flavour was chocolate by far and it was delicious.  In the end I had a great time and wish we could go back.   

Hunter 

On Friday we had a Mini Marked and I was in the stall called the Brownie Bros with Zac, Seb and Teage.  We cooked around 140 brownies and sold 133.  In the morning it was not too fast but then the sales exploded and then we ran out of brownies.  It was really hot that day so the people making snow cones were really having to work hard because there was so many people wanting them.  Close to the end of the day we sold out but after it finished we found that we hand another batch.  The day was really fun and I got some very good food.  

Finn 

On Friday the 9th of October we had our Mini Market and me and my friends did Hot Shots.  Hot shots is a basketball shooting game where you try and shoot as many points as you can.  In the end we made some money but sadly we had a bit of a rocky start as it was really hot and we were really far away from everyone and they didn’t really know we were there.  In the end we all worked together really well and we had so much fun and I wish we could o it all again.  HOT SHOTS WAS THE BEST STALL.  

Lila 

On the day of the Mini Market me and my group did Popcorn Plinko.  Here is my experience.  When everyone started coming out, people were rushing to buy things my stall included. My group brought four big tubs of popcorn and one of them was gone in about 20 minutes.  Every time we sold a popcorn it felt like more and more people were lining up.  It felt like we were selling a popcorn a second.  When we still had people lined up we had already SOLD OUT! 

Beau 

Upcoming Events Year 6

• Tuesday 3 November Melbourne Cup Day

• Wednesday 11 November – Year 6 Remembrance Day assembly 10am (parents welcome to attend).

• Thursday 26 November – School production

• Thursday 10 December – Memory album presentation to families from 3pm (more information coming soon)

• Friday 11t December – Beach program (more information coming soon)

• Monday 14 December - Graduation Day early dismissal for those students that wish to have a rest and get ready before the big event.  Pick up from 1:30pm. Arrive to Beaumaris Secondary College from 4: 50pm, graduation will be finished by 6:30pm and students will head to their graduation party.

• Tuesday 15 December - Big Day Out, (more information to follow soon).

• Wednesday 16 December – Final Day, Final Assembly at 1pm and 1:30 dismissal – Parents are welcome to attend.