Year Six News 

Unit of Inquiry One - Who We Are

An Inquiry into ‘Who We Are…

Our first  Unit of Inquiry for the year will have students inquiring into the way changes in their lives help them to become the person they are. They have begun the unit by looking into the neurological and physical changes that young people experience as they go through puberty. Students were curious about the changes their own bodies go through and empathetic to the changes of all students. 

They will be inquiring into the structure of healthy relationships in their life. Students will be looking into what it takes to maintain different kinds of relationships. They will also be learning about the impact of their emotions on their behaviour, and how it is not emotions that are good or bad, but actions as a result of emotions that can be good or bad. 

Students will aspire to reach an enduring understanding that there will be many changes throughout their life, and how they react to those changes will help them to become the person they were meant to be. 

Embedded Language

Embedded within this unit are strong language links to emotive poetry. Students will be inquiring into various elements of free verse poetry. They will be inquiring more deeply into literary elements used throughout poetry. Students will inquire into the various structures that can be used in poems in which a particular structure is not required. They will inquire into how they can draw upon simple and complex emotions to create powerful emotive poetry. 

 Meet Our House Captains 

Goolagong

Tahlia Elliott - 6A 

'I love to be active by doing gymnastics. I also like talking and getting to know people and helping people out when they need it. I have four younger siblings, three of which don't live with me. I am kind, caring, responsible and a good communicator.'

Josh Del Rosario - 6B

'I went for house captain because I wanted to be a leader for the school and our community. 

It has been an honour to be elected and I cant wait to make activities for our school and make our school a better place.'

Goodes

Kiara Thomas - 6A

'As a young student, I have found a passion for sports, dance, music, and many other activities. I believe what makes me, me is my eagerness to try different activities keep an open mind and draw inspiration from those around me.'

Shako Masudi - 6C

'As House Captain, I aim to strengthen our year 6 cohort and school community by encouraging students to be nice to each other and respect each other for who they are. I aim to help students boost their confidence and build positive relationships.

Success is not final; 

Failure is not fatal;

It is the courage to continue that counts.'

Freeman

Arian Ray - 6B

Eva Combes - 6A 

'I am kind and caring person; I enjoy helping anyone especially younger children. I love to assist in organising fundraisers and special events. I always strive to achieve my best and try hard at everything I do.'

Vander Kuyp

Chris Strigevsky - 6D

'I want this position because I believe I can help make a difference at this school as well as help students who are confused or are new to the school. I can share my sport experience with others and support others who are struggling with any problems or issues. I will try to do my best to put sports and fitness in the school on a higher level.'x

Branson Botha - 6C 

'As House Captain I really want to set an example for little kids and to represent the school with high standards.' A quote I am inspired by is "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use too change the world" - Nelson Mandela