YEAR SIX

Religious Education

Easter

During the first two weeks, the students will explore the disciples’ experience of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. The unit explores the feast days, scripture and prayers that reveal our belief in everlasting life. 

Prayer, Liturgy and Sacraments - Confirmation 

Students will explore the Sacrament of Confirmation. They will investigate the symbols and rituals, the liturgical structure associated with the Sacrament of Confirmation and the links with Baptism. They will explore the Pentecost experience as described in Scripture. The students will reflect on how the Holy Spirit strengthens them to be Christ for others and to live out the mission of Jesus. 

Scripture and Jesus - Synoptic Gospels

Students explore the significance of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) and how the writers portray Jesus. Students will come to recognise the Gospels are a record of Christ’s life and teaching. Students will analyse passages that are common across the synoptic Gospels. They will come to recognise and understand that the synoptic Gospels, as sacred texts, help us encounter the person of Jesus Christ and deepen our relationship with God. Students will become confident users of the Bible as they explore a range of passages in the synoptic Gospels. 

English

Creating written texts and understanding and responding to literature

This term, students will learn how authors create engaging narratives through the development of descriptive settings, characters and developing action. They will identify common narrative conventions and patterns and recognise when these patterns are subverted. Students will make connections to the novel Home to Mother by Doris Pilkington Garimara through their own personal and common lived experiences. 

Reading Comprehension

This year, each class will explore a different novel each term. In Term 2, 6 Gold will read ‘Two Wolves’ by Tristan Bancks, 6 Blue will read ‘Wonder’ by R.J. Palacio and 6 White will read ‘Parvana’ by Deborah Ellis. Students will develop their fluency skills and comprehension of texts for a wide purpose by analysing structures and language and monitoring their comprehension. 

Spelling 

Students will be following the Soundwaves spelling program and will have the opportunity to revise their spelling skills using the online component of the program.

Mathematics

Mathematics lessons will be taught daily with a consistent structure of Daily Review, Mental Arithmetic, Explicit Teaching and Routine Practice activities with Working Mathematically skills embedded throughout. The topics taught in Term 2 are: Multiplicative Relations, Data, Representing numbers and Fractions. Mathematics lessons will be differentiated to meet the learning needs of all students. 

Science and Technology

During Term 2, students will continue exploring the Earth’s place in the solar system. Looking at the changes on the earth's surface caused by natural disasters and the exploration of how these may be mitigated. It will further develop students’ understanding of the Earth, its position in the solar system and as a dynamic part of a complex, interrelated system.

Geography

Students will continue to explore countries of the Asia region and the connections Australia has with other countries across the world. Students learn about the diversity of the world’s people, including the indigenous peoples of other countries. Similarities, differences and the importance of intercultural understanding will also be explored. The Travel Expo will take place later in the Term, more details to be shared closer to the Travel Expo Celebration Day.

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

This sport unit focuses on developing students’ fundamental movement skills, fitness, and game understanding in a fun, active, and team-based environment. Students will participate in a range of health and fitness games and activities that will prepare them for the Athletics Carnival, with exercises that build speed, agility, strength, and coordination. Students will build and refine skills such as running, dodging, passing, kicking, and tagging through engaging activities across AFL, Touch Football, and OzTag. They will apply these skills in modified games that promote teamwork, communication, spatial awareness, and quick decision making. The unit encourages students to develop their overall fitness, resilience, and confidence while learning how to work effectively with others in a range of dynamic game situations.

Important sport dates:

Wednesday, 22nd April  - Interschool Soccer Gala Day 

Friday, 1st May - OLF Athletics Carnival

Wednesday, 27th May  - Interschool AFL Gala Day 

Year 6 will continue with the program Open Parachute. The program aims to reduce stigma and generate authentic dialogue in classrooms about the real issues students face. The psychological skills-building exercises aim to increase empathy, self-compassion, self-awareness, mental health literacy, and self-efficacy in student

Amadeus Music Program

Students will continue with the Amadeus Music Education Program and participate in activities in listening, performing, and organising sound within their regular classroom Music lessons. 

• It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they:

  • Arrive on time for each lesson

  • Bring their instrument and required accessories to every lesson

  • Bring their Essential Elements* music book

  • Bring a lead pencil and eraser

Creative Arts

ART

This term, Year 6 students will engage in a dynamic visual arts program that encourages creativity and understanding of other cultures.

They will explore Portraiture through self expression and the study of notable artists, developing their skills in drawing and composition. 

In celebration of Naidoc week, students will delve into Indigenous Australian art, learning about traditional techniques, symbols and stories to deepen their appreciation of Indigenous cultures. 

A core component of the term will include a focus on the Elements and Principles of Design, where students will investigate concepts and apply them across different projects- (Cultural Masks)

Art lessons every fortnight will be taught by Mrs Brown.

In Creative Arts, students will further develop their skills across Dance, Drama and Music under the theme of Explore. They examine performance traditions from a range of cultures, with a particular focus on Asian performance art, to deepen their understanding of how artists communicate ideas. Students also investigate how observation and exploration influence artistic expression within these performance-based artforms.

Homework 

This week students received their new homework for Term 2. The homework slides clearly outline the tasks that students are expected to complete each week. The students have been made aware of the expectations around the presentation and delivery of their homework. Homework is due each Monday. If your child is unable to complete their homework, please communicate this to their classroom teacher. 

Your child's homework will be uploaded each Monday on their Google Classroom. It is an expectation that your child is bringing their diary with them to school every day. The diary is a means of communication between home and school, a record of their nightly reading and a useful tool to remind them of important dates. 

 At home, you can assist your child by:

• Assisting them in proofreading their homework;
• Promoting neat and careful presentation of work;
• Correcting their oral language when needed;
• Assisting them to broaden their vocabulary and
• Comprehension skills through discussing current affairs;
• Encouraging reading for enjoyment every day.
• Encouraging the development of their SMART goals
• Please ensure your child has suitable reading material to bring to school for silent reading.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher via a note or by appointment via the office. 

Mrs Madeline Johnston (6 Blue)

Mrs Erin Wing and Mrs Lisa Mann (6 Gold)

Mrs Clare Pisani and Mrs Kim Noonan (6 White)

Important Dates for Year 6

SPORT DAYS

Please wear your sports uniform on Tuesday and Friday

LIBRARY DAYS

6B -  Friday

6G -  Friday

6W - Friday

2026 - School Term 2

 Please refer to the Parent Calendar at this link to confirm dates

Dates may have changed after publishing this bulletin.