Year Five/ Six

Communicating with the Year Five/Six Team

We look forward to partnering with you in 2024, and welcome your input:

Krista Carpenter (Class 56A) Krista.Carpenter@education.vic.gov.au 

Melissa Woollard (Class 56B) Melissa.Woollard@education.vic.gov.au

Stacey Bowles (Class 56C) Stacey.Bowles@education.vic.gov.au 

What will you find in this issue:

Maths Overview/Harmony Day/Camp/5-6 Timetables

Maths - Overview

Students have worked so hard during Term One, touching on many different Mathematics units. This was done to remind and reinforce the students prior knowledge of Mathematics leading up to the NAPLAN tests. Our mathematical lessons have been engaging and hands on and allowing the students to make connections with the world around them. Lessons have been based around our teaching model 'The Gradual Release of Responsibility', lending its way to the students participating in challenging and differentiated tasks. Worded problems and challenge projects have backed up the learning through multiple exposures and problem solving. Students have also been engaging in online maths programs such as Mathletics, Prodigy and Chess.

The topics we covered during the term are: 

Number and Algebra - Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Fractions and Worded Problems. 

Measurement - 2D and 3D Shapes and Time

Statistics and Probability - Data and Graphs

Some photos of some of our activities in Term One:

Foodbank Food Fight

On Friday the 15th March, USPS held it's first Foodbank Food Fight and Colour  Run. 

It was a very fun day with lot's of student's getting coloured and wet from the coloured water. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Food Fight. 

Harmony Day

On Thursday 21st March we celebrated Harmony Day. On this day we celebrated the different cultures that live in Australia. During the day the classes spoke about the meaning and purpose of Harmony Day before doing some activities. Students enjoyed folding, cutting and decorating paper people to represent different cultures. 

Camp Reminders

On Wednesday 17th we will be heading to Campaspe Downs for our Year Five / Six school camp. Here are a few reminders:

• Arrive at school at normal time (8.30-8.45) - bus departs 10am
• Luggage to be taken to the gym (luggage, sleeping bag/pillow and day backpack)
• Morning tea, lunch and drink bottle must be in small backpack (stay on the bus)
• Medication to be hand delivered to Mrs Woollard who will fill out all paperwork 
• Kisses and cuddles for mum and dad before setting off

Below is the packing list for your reference. 

Miss Bowles, Mrs Woollard and Mrs Carpenter would like to extend our thanks to you all for a smooth and productive Term One. We have managed to juggle many things during the term and your children have all acted Respectfully, Responsibly and Resiliently. We hope you all have a very well deserved break, spending time with your families. 

See you all on Monday 15th of April for the start of Term Two!

Specialist Timetable

Please note the following information regarding the days that each grade has specialist classes.  * These times are subject to change during school-wide events (eg: swimming timetables) *