Level 5: Connect

Literacy

Over the past fortnight, students have continued exploring One Careless Night by Christina Booth, a powerful picture book that tells the story of the last known Tasmanian tiger.

Our reading lessons have focused on how authors and illustrators make deliberate choices to influence the way readers think and feel. Students have examined how descriptive language, framing, perspective and illustrations can create mood and communicate important messages.

In writing, students have been developing their information reports about threatened species. They have explored ways to capture their reader's attention through engaging introductions, carefully selected vocabulary and varied sentence structures. We have also focused on organising information into clear paragraphs, using topic sentences and supporting evidence to communicate ideas effectively.

Numeracy 

In Numeracy, students have been busy investigating angles, learning how to accurately measure them using protractors and applying their understanding to solve problems involving missing angles.

Students explored the relationship between angles in triangles and quadrilaterals, discovering that the interior angles of a triangle always add to 180° and those of a quadrilateral add to 360°.

We have also extended our understanding of place value through multiplication involving decimals. 

Inquiry

This term, our Inquiry unit focuses on Civics and Citizenship, exploring how democracy works in Australia and the important role we all play in our communities.

Students have been investigating the Australian electoral process, including the importance of voting, preferential voting and the secret ballot. We have also explored the qualities that make an effective representative and why having a voice in decision-making is such an important part of democracy.

Our discussions have encouraged students to think about their own responsibilities as citizens and how people can work together, contribute to their communities and make a positive difference.

Remembrance Day

Students have been researching the history of Remembrance Day, exploring what it represents and why we continue to commemorate those who have served, suffered and lost their lives during times of war and conflict.

There has also been plenty of creativity in our classrooms, with students busily knitting poppies in preparation for the assembly. The poppy is a powerful symbol of remembrance, and this hands-on activity has provided a meaningful connection to our learning.

Through these preparations, students are developing a deeper understanding of the importance of remembrance, gratitude, empathy and peace.

We look forward to sharing their efforts with our school community as we come together to commemorate Remembrance Day on 11 November.

Level 5 Leaders in Action!

Our Level 5 students have enthusiastically embraced the challenge of running SEPS Idol in support of the Level 6 Market Day ventures!

From organising auditions to managing the many moving parts behind the scenes, students have demonstrated fantastic commitment, teamwork and organisational skills. The audition process has been a well-oiled machine, with students navigating their responsibilities brilliantly and showing great initiative along the way.

And because there's never a dull moment in Level 5, our students are also busy coordinating the Trash and Treasure stall for the upcoming Market Day!

Donations are beginning to trickle in, and students are looking forward to sorting, organising and preparing their stall for the big day. A big thank you to families who have already contributed! We warmly welcome further donations of pre-loved treasures looking for a new home.

It's wonderful to see our students stepping up, working together and taking ownership of these activities. We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, maturity and responsibility they have shown.

Warm regards,

The Level 5 Team - Michelle, Cazz and Katie