Year Six
Dear 6 Families,
Students have hit the ground running this term! It has been wonderful to see so many students leading by example, demonstrating our school expectations, and establishing strong classroom routines.
Student Leadership - Applications and Trials
It has been a busy start to Year 6, with students eagerly applying for leadership positions such as House Captain, submitting camp applications, and participating in dance and sports try-outs. Throughout this process, students have embodied our IB Learner Profile attributes—being Risk-Takers by stepping out of their comfort zones, Communicators by expressing themselves clearly and collaborating with others, and Balanced and Caring in handling both successes and disappointments with resilience. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and perseverance!
Parent Information Night
Our Year 6 Parent Information Night was a great success! Classroom teachers shared key information about Saltwater College’s expectations, important dates for the year, and an overview of the curriculum.
We were also fortunate to have John Hendry, our Relationships Consultant, visit classrooms to speak about Relationship-Based Education (RBE). His insights highlighted the crucial role parents play in shaping their child’s education, health, and overall well-being.
Thank you to all parents who attended and took the opportunity to meet their child’s classroom teacher and ask questions. Your engagement is invaluable to your child’s learning journey.
Beach Camp
Students are eagerly looking forward to our upcoming Beach Camp, where they will participate in three half-days of swimming instruction at Williamstown Beach. The scheduled dates are:
Group 1: Thursday 6, 13 & 20 March
Group 2: Friday 7, 14 & 21 March
You will be notified closer to the date regarding which group your child will be attending.
What to Bring:
✔️ Sunscreen
✔️ Water bottle
✔️ Two towels
✔️ Goggles
✔️ Wetsuit or rash vest
📌 Please note: Students should not place snack or lunch orders on these days.
💳 Payment Deadline: Monday, 24 February 2025 (No late payments will be accepted unless pre-arranged with office or PE staff.)
Ready to Learn Plans
Students have started working on their Ready to Learn Plans—personalised strategies designed to help them self-regulate when feeling overwhelmed. With teacher guidance, students have identified de-escalation techniques such as:
🔹 Movement and sensory supports
🔹 Mindfulness activities
🔹 Speaking with a trusted adult
These plans empower students with constructive pathways to manage their emotions while ensuring they always have educator support when needed.
Writer’s Notebook
Our young writers have begun using their
Writer’s Notebook, a space to collect and develop their ideas before beginning the writing process. Think of it as a personal library of thoughts, dreams, and inspirations! Students have started decorating their notebook covers to reflect their unique interests and personalities.
‘The Best Part of Me’ Writing Task
Linking with our Unit of Inquiry and the transdisciplinary theme ‘Who We Are’, students have completed their first writing task:‘The Best Part of Me’. Using their Writer’s Notebook for brainstorming, they practiced descriptive writing to explain why they chose a specific feature of themselves.
Important Reminders
📌 Please ensure you have approved or declined your child’s:
✅ ICT Fair Use Agreement
✅ Local Excursion Form
✅ Photo Permission Form
✅ Beach Camp Permission
✅ Year 6 Polo Shirt order
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher.
Kind Regards,
The Year 6 Teaching Team