Level 6: Connect

Urgent reminder

All year 6 students need to have their $20 Market Day contributions in by Wednesday this week.

Homework

Please see links below for the Homework Grid and if you listen to the Nevermoor podcast there is a Discussion starter sheet as well. We will publish the following week's podcast later this week in an email to parents as well as here.

Literacy

In Literacy, our Level 6 students have continued exploring the magical and mysterious world of Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend. As we follow Morrigan Crow's adventures, students have been developing their reading comprehension skills by making predictions, analysing characters and exploring how authors build suspense and engage their readers.

Our writing focus has been on using sensory details and descriptive language to bring settings and events to life. Students have been experimenting with vocabulary and figurative language to create vivid imagery and make their writing more engaging.

Inquiry & Maths

Our Year 6 students have enthusiastically begun preparing for Market Day, stepping into the shoes of young entrepreneurs as they work in teams to develop their own small businesses. From selecting products and services to designing logos, planning stalls and allocating team responsibilities, students have been discovering that successful businesses require careful planning, teamwork and plenty of problem-solving. Along the way, they are applying mathematical thinking to make decisions and justify their ideas, bringing classroom learning to life in a highly engaging and authentic context.

Over the last two weeks, our focus has been on budgeting, goal setting and market research. Students have been working within financial constraints, setting profit targets, analysing information from previous Market Days and conducting surveys to investigate customer demand. These experiences support key areas of the Victorian Curriculum, including financial mathematics, data collection and interpretation, and the application of number skills in real-world situations. More importantly, students are developing confidence in using mathematics as a tool for planning, decision-making and evaluating opportunities, while building valuable collaboration and enterprise skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.  

Graduation Journals

Our Level 6 students are continuing to work on their Graduation Journals, reflecting on their primary school journey and all the wonderful memories they've made along the way. Over the next fortnight, we'll be looking back on their Year 4 and Year 5 experiences. We'd love families to share any special memories or funny stories from these years to help spark some inspiration! Please also keep sending through any photos you may have. We love seeing them and adding them to our journals!

T4 Dates

Have a great fortnight! 

The Year 6 Team