From the Year 6 Classroom
It’s been a busy and exciting start to Term 3 in Year 6, with plenty of learning and memorable moments to share!
Literacy
In Literacy, students are continuing their novel study on ‘Once’ by Morris Gleitzman. This powerful story is prompting some deep thinking and discussion, and students are also developing the important skill of notetaking in preparation for their upcoming information report on Poland.
Mathematics
In Maths, our focus on Patterns and Algebra has encouraged students to identify and extend number sequences and apply logical reasoning to more complex problems. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence grow throughout the unit. Next, we will be consolidating our earlier learning on fractions—revisiting key concepts such as equivalence, simplifying, and applying fractions in real-world contexts.
Inquiry – Systems of Government
In Inquiry, we’ve launched our new unit on the Systems of Government in Australia. We’re exploring how our government works, the roles of different branches, and the importance of democratic values.
Religion
Our Year 6 students have been exploring ‘God’s Image’ through their Religious Education learning. In this unit, the students explore their identity and sense of belonging as developing young people and members of the Church community.
Other News
We’d like to wish the very best of luck to the students heading to Wangaratta next Tuesday to compete in the Hume Regional Finals – we are proud of your achievements already!
Don’t forget – Book Week is just around the corner! For some it will be the last, so make sure you go out with a bang! Our much-anticipated Book Week Parade will take place on Friday, 28th August. More information will be sent home soon, so keep an eye out.
Looking Ahead
- Thursday 30th July: Grandparents Liturgy – 10:00am, MPB
- Friday 31st July: Lightning Premiership Day
- Tuesday 4th August: Hume Regional Finals – Wangaratta (Soccer and Netball)
- Wednesday 5th August: Pupil Free Day
- Friday 14th August: Feast of the Assumption Mass – 10:00am, MPB
- Thursday 27th August: Yr 6 Beechworth Excursion
- Friday 28th August: Book Week Parade
Thank you for your continued support. We are so proud of all students for their enthusiastic participation across all events this term. We look forward to finishing the term strong!
Kind regards, Year 6 Teachers.