Year 5 News
Reading
In Reading, Year 5 students are finishing the last few chapters of our novel study, Beowulf. They have been exploring the characters, learning new vocabulary and discussing key events as the story reaches its exciting ending! To complete the unit, students will be creating their own book reviews, where they will reflect on the storyline and share their opinions on the text. It has been great to see students enjoy the story, even though it’s not a genre they would usually choose to read.
“I think the book was really good. I liked all the adventure that happened” - Ellie 5A
“I rate Beowulf 4 out of 5 stars because I liked the descriptive language and the setting was historical.” - Ronan 5C
“Beowulf has been interesting to read and answer the questions.” - Ivan 5D
“The story is getting more exciting because of the plot twists.” - Aroosh 5D
Writing
This fortnight in Writing, Year 5 students have been learning all about the features of fairy tales and fables. Students explored known stories such as Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs, identifying the magical elements that make these texts so engaging. They have used their creativity and imagination to make each story their own by changing at least one key element, such as reversing character roles, the problem or the setting. Year 5 students have also had the opportunity to put all of their ideas together and plan, draft, revise, edit and publish their own original fairytales. Take a look at some of them below!
“It was challenging to create an idea. I combine ideas together to solve this problem” - Jayden 5A
“It was fun thinking of a story and creating a twist.” - Suhavi 5A
“My fairytale is called Kimbo and it is about a little girl named Kim and an old big, fat man and a flying pig.” - Holly 5C
“My favourite fairy tale is Hansel and Gretel.” - Mohamed 5C
“My favourite Fairy Tale is The Three Little Pigs.’’ - Santa 5D
“My favourite Fairy Tale is Little Red Riding Hood.’’ - Holly D 5D
Maths
In Maths, Year 5 students have finished off their units on volume, capacity and mass. Students have enjoyed participating in interactive board games that helped them apply the knowledge and skills they have learned throughout the unit.
Year 5 students have also begun their new unit on money and budgeting, starting with a revision of money values and working through real life worded problems that require them to calculate totals and find out the correct change. Over the next few lessons, students will begin their own mini budgeting project, where they will put their skills into practice by planning, calculating and making financial decisions.
“The test was easy because I know volume, capacity and mass. It is drilled into my brain” - Zander 5A
“I have enjoyed money because it will help me with real life situations that I will need.” - Aleisha 5C
“Finding how much money was in the jar was kind of tricky.” - Hussain 5C
“I tried hard on my post test.” - Aaron 5D
Inquiry
Over the past two weeks in Inquiry, Year 5 students have worked collaboratively with their partners/groups to finish researching, planning and drafting their own countries for their government project. Students have then chosen a creative way they would like to publish their projects, whether that be as a brochure, an information report or a PowerPoint presentation. Year 5 students will also practise their presentation skills before they present their projects to their peers next week!
“It was really fun to make names for the country and create the flag” - Mara 5A
“Inquiry has been fun because we have been working with our partners to create our own country and government.” - Maddy 5C
“I like making our own country.” - Christine 5D
“I have enjoyed working in groups with different people.” - Zach 5D
Auslan
In Auslan, Year 5 students have been learning to sign different feelings and emotions, building their confidence in expressing how they feel. Students have learnt how to use Auslan signs to describe themselves, including their name through fingerspelling, what they look like, their hair type and colour, eye colour and height. They have also learnt how to ask and answer the question “How old?” and practised signing their favourite colour and favourite animals.
“It was challenging trying to guess the sign” - Silina 5A
“The lady showed us a handshape and we had to match a sign” - Jayden 5A
“I learnt how to sign that I have brown eyes” - Artaaz 5C
“I enjoyed learning ways to describe myself.” - Rylie and Santa 5D
Social and Emotional Learning
This fortnight in SEL, Year 5 students have been learning about the importance of respecting and including others by exploring what learning disabilities are. Students have learnt how learning disabilities affect how someone learns or processes information, and do not affect how smart a person is. They worked on researching a range of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and auditory processing disorder. They explored what each disability was, how it can affect someone’s learning and daily life, common myths and ways classmates and teachers can offer support.
“It was fun learning about their daily life and how they learn” - Jax 5A
5B Student Voice + Pictures
5C Student Voice + Pictures
“I found it interesting finding out about different disabilities.” - Reema 5D
Special Event
Airborn Excursion - Yesterday, Year 5 students enjoyed an exciting and active day at Airborn Air Park. Students had the opportunity to explore a wide range of play zones and activities. They had a fantastic time launching onto the giant airbag and testing their skills on the elite trampolines. Students loved participating in Dodgeball and trying out the Slam Dunk trampoline basketball area. The Ninja Warrior Course, Ninja Zone and Rock Climbing were also highlights, giving students the chance to climb, balance and participate in obstacles. One of the Airborn staff members even complimented our students, noting how polite they were and how beautifully they represented our school with their positive behaviour!
It was a wonderful way for students to end the year as a Year 5 cohort, enjoying time together and having fun with all their friends and teachers. Check out some photos of all the fun we had!
“It was fun and we got to race the teachers on to the crash pit. We got to do the ninja warrior course.” - Ryder 5A
“Going to Airborn was very exciting and tiring, but overall it was a very good excursion.” - Aaron 5A
“Airborn was very, very fun. It was worth the money. I had fun with my friend and overall it was a good excursion.” - Marcus 5A
“I liked dodgeball, jumping on the trampolines and the bus ride.” - Artaaz 5C
“I liked playing with my friends at the trampoline basketball area.” - Josh 5C
“I enjoyed playing dodge ball at Airborn.” - Aarambha 5D
“I loved playing dodge ball.” - Ivan 5D