Grade 3-6:

Term 1, 2026 Newsletter – Week 6

The 2026 school year is off to a fantastic start across all classrooms. Students have settled in well, are building positive learning routines and are showing enthusiasm in their Reading, Writing and Maths lessons.

Grade 3/4A - Mr Noordhoff

In Reading, students are enjoying James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. The class has been exploring the imaginative characters and adventurous storyline while building comprehension skills through predictions, discussions and vocabulary work. In Writing, students are focusing on Narrative Writing. They are learning how to structure a story with a clear beginning, middle and end, develop interesting characters and create detailed settings. There has already been some wonderful creativity shown in their planning and drafting.

In Maths, students are learning all about Place Value. They are working on understanding the value of digits in larger numbers, expanding numbers in different ways and applying their knowledge to problem solving tasks.

Grade 5A - Mr Williamson

The Grade 5A class has begun reading The Witches by Roald Dahl. Students have been analysing character traits, identifying descriptive language and engaging in thoughtful class discussions about the themes within the novel. In Writing, students are developing their skills in both Narrative and Persuasive Writing. They are learning how to craft engaging story openings, build tension and also construct strong arguments supported by clear reasons and evidence.

In Maths, students are revising a range of key concepts in preparation for NAPLAN. This includes strengthening their number knowledge, problem solving skills and mathematical reasoning. Students are practising applying strategies confidently and explaining their thinking clearly.

Grade 6A - Mr Elliott

The Grade 6A class is reading Rivet Boy by Barbara Henderson. This historical novel has encouraged rich discussions, thoughtful reflections and strong analytical thinking as students explore character development and themes within the text. In Writing, students are focusing on Persuasive Writing. They are learning how to present clear viewpoints, support their arguments with evidence and use persuasive devices effectively to influence their audience.

In Maths, students are studying Data Representations and Operations. They are learning how to interpret, create and analyse different forms of data displays, as well as apply operations to solve multi step problems involving real world information.

What's been happening so far in Term 1:

The first six weeks have been busy within the Senior Module at Waverley Meadows Primary School. We have had Meet The Teacher Interviews, Participated in the Responsible Pets Program, Went to Melbourne Cable Park (Aqua Park), Participated in Clean Up School Day, The Grade 5's and Grade 6's started their Summer Interschool Sports (Cricket, Volleyball, Tennis) and as a whole school we had a very successful Open Afternoon for 2026. This is where we invited parents and carers to come and participate in a range of activities within the modules.

Upcoming Events/Dates:

Monday the 9th of March:

Labour Day Public Holiday.

Wednesday 11th March - Monday 16th March:

NAPLAN Tests (Grade 3's & Grade 5's).

Friday the 20th of March:

National Ride Your Bike To School Day.

Wednesday the 1st of April:

Last Day of Term 1 for Students.

Thursday the 2nd of April:

Staff Planning Day (Student Free Day).

Regards,

Mr Noordhoff, Mr Williamson, Mr Elliott