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Kalinda Primary School
Grades 1 & 2
Grade 2 students have been enjoying learning how to give directions and follow directions in our maths sessions. They collaborated in small groups to design race tracks, mazes, and roads, then were in charge of giving their friends directions using key mathematical vocabulary to reach the finish line. Well done Grade 2 students.
The Importance of Reading at Home
At this stage of the year, regular reading at home continues to play a vital role in helping your child grow as a confident and fluent reader. Research consistently shows that children who read at home for just 15–20 minutes a day are exposed to over a million words a year, which significantly boosts vocabulary development, comprehension, and overall academic achievement.
The Kluwell My Home Reading Journal is a helpful tool to track and celebrate your child’s reading journey. By recording each night’s reading, children build a sense of accomplishment, develop goal-setting skills, and take greater ownership of their learning. Small rewards and milestones within the journal are designed to keep students motivated and engaged.
We encourage you to set aside time each evening for your child to read aloud to an adult. This shared time builds fluency, confidence, and a love of books—plus it’s a wonderful way to connect at the end of the day.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we can make a lasting difference in your child’s learning. If you have any questions or would like support selecting appropriate books to accompany your child’s take home readers, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Happy reading!
Grades 3 &4
In the 3/4 Grades, we’ve been learning all about area! Earlier in the year, we explored perimeter, and now we’re using both skills together to solve real-world problems.
In 3/4M, we had a great time putting our Maths knowledge to good use by designing all sorts of exciting creations, including zoos, theme parks, and more. It’s been a fun and hands-on way to apply what we've learned and see how Maths connects to everyday life.
Grades 5 & 6
Market Day
As part of their preparation for the upcoming Market Day project, our Grade 5/6 students recently took part in an exciting miniBOSS incursion. This hands-on program challenged students to work in teams to design, prototype and pitch an original product for a major retailer like Kmart - all in just one day!
Throughout the session, students explored customer needs, conducted market research and developed creative marketing strategies. The day culminated in product pitches where students showcased their innovation, teamwork and problem-solving skills. It was a great day packed with fun and creativity, helping students build essential skills in design, economics, and business that will assist them in their own Market Day ventures this term.
In Maths, our Grade 5/6 students have been learning about capacity and volume. We have been learning about converting units of capacity through different problem-solving challenges, including how many Frank Green bottles we would need to fill an Olympic swimming pool!
