Year 5/6

Year 5/6 Cluster News

HOME INQUIRY:  

Inquiry: Have a discussion with your child about how technology has changed over time. Share some memories of the technological changes you have experienced during your lifetime. 

Reading: Aim for 20 minutes minimum reading per night. We encourage students to read aloud, either to themselves or a parent.   

Mathematics: Working on general multiplication skills with the goal for automaticity of the facts up to x12 

Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop:  

In Readers and Writers Workshop, students will continue to analyse procedure texts to identify features such as clear sequencing, imperative verbs, topic-specific vocabulary, headings, and step-by-step instructions, and consider how these features support the reader in following a process successfully. These skills will be important as students plan and write their own procedure texts linked to our inquiry learning. 

Mathematics:  

Students have begun exploring fractions. We are investigating equivalent fractions through a range of hands-on and explorative activities designed to help students identify, compare, and represent fractions in different ways. 

Inquiry: Students are continuing explore how scientific knowledge leads to new innovations. They will examine how advancements have changed the way we live, work, and communicate, and consider both the benefits and challenges that come with these developments. Throughout the unit, students will also explore how scientific thinking supports problem-solving and drives future innovation. 

iPads: Please ensure your child has working headphones and a keyboard. The iPad keyboard will be important in the development of keyboard typing skills which will be part of their class learning. The headphones will be regularly used in class for a variety of purposes.  Please check the connection of the headphones with the iPad as newer versions of iPads have a different connection point. 

Uniform:  

Please ensure your child is in correct school uniform, which includes correct formal shoes on Monday and Wednesday and no additional jewellery. Please refer to the Uniform Guidelines located on the school’s website. There have been students wearing incorrect uniform, including socks and shoes and it would be appreciated if these could be rectified.  (https://www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au/school-life/uniform/ ) 

Year 6 Jackets: 

We are anticipating the arrival of the new school jackets in around 2 weeks time, ready for the colder weather. This new style is more formal and will be able to be worn on formal and sports uniform days. 

Mother’s Day 

We would like to wish all mothers, grandmothers, and special people in our students’ lives a very happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for the care, support, and encouragement you provide each and every day. 

School Calendar:    

https://www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au/calendar/   

Blessings for the week ahead, 

The 5/6 Team 

Luke Napier    napier.luke@goldengrove.sa.edu.au  

Jade Fielke

fielke.jade@goldengrove.sa.edu.au 

Rachel Saunders saunders.rachel@goldengrove.sa.edu.au