Classroom News
Grade 5 & 6
Term 3, Week 2
Blackburn Primary School
Our Curriculum This Term
In our Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops this term, we are focusing on poetry.
Maths
In mathematics, we are continuing to work on our number fact fluency weekly to ensure our knowledge of times tables improves. We are also learning about Location and Transformation.
Inquiry
In Inquiry this term we are learning about Our Connections to Asia. Students will be exploring the ways that Australia is interconnected with the rest of the world.
Reminders
All students require an art smock (or old shirt) for our weekly Art specialist lessons, as well as a library bag to borrow books each week from our fabulous school library. Please also ensure that all uniform items (including hats), lunchboxes and drink bottles are clearly labelled so they can be returned if misplaced.
Important Dates
Wednesday 31st July House Athletics
Friday 9th August Olympics Day & Division Netball
Thursday 15th August Student Free Day
Wednesday 28th August Book Fun Day
Thursday 29th August Father’s Day Stall
Friday 30th August District Athletics
Friday 6th September Summer Sport Round Robin
Monday 9th September Grade 3-5 Swimming Week 1
Friday 13th September Basketball Hooptime
Monday 16th September Grade 3-5 Swimming Week 2
Wednesday 18th - Friday 20th Grade 6 Camp
Friday 20th September Last Day Term 3
If you have any questions or would like to communicate with your child’s classroom teacher, please reach out via Compass anytime.
Thank you,
5/6 Team 2024