Level 5

Welcome to Term 3!

Term 3 is going to be a massive term full of engaging learning opportunities and exciting rich tasks. Our topics for this week are as follows: 

Reading: Non-fiction text comprehension within and beyond the text

Writing:  Procedural texts, sentence structure and independent and dependent clauses

Speaking and listening: Following verbal and written instructions carefully

Maths: Data, algebra and money

Inquiry: Changes, focusing on animals and plant adaptations in different biomes of the Earth 

Spelling: 'Ch' and 'che' making the 'sh' sound- eg chef

Friendology: Mental health survey and National Day of Friendship

Production

We are so proud of the effort, enthusiasm and behaviour the Level 5 students showed throughout all of the rehearsals and performances. They were incredibly committed to learning the dances, lines and stage positions. Look at these incredible performers!!!

Literacy

In Reading we have been focused on non-fiction texts relating to our Inquiry topic 'Change'. We are researching and note taking when reading information about the different 'biomes' on the Earth. This week we have explored deserts, and we will move to grasslands and their features. 

Procedural texts are our main focus for writing throughout these first few weeks. We started our unit with a fun activity where students had to write clear instructions on how to make a sandwich. From here the teachers followed the steps EXACTLY! This was hilarious as many instructions lacked specific details and lead to some STICKY situations. Students then followed each other's instructions which lead to more laughter and awkward sandwich moments! The lesson was learnt by all that instructions need to be DETAILED and SPECIFIC in procedural texts. 

Last term we created some amazing podcasts so we thought we would include a few more for you enjoy!

Numeracy 

In Maths we have been focused on reviewing fluency, multiplication facts, algebra and finding unknown values. We are also looking at the different types of data and the collection, collation, organisation and representation of data using digital technologies. We will move to understanding money, rounding money and real-life worded problems.

Please ensure your child has 'Google sheets' on their iPad for upcoming lessons. 

Inquiry

'Change' is our Inquiry topic this term. We will be looking at animal and plant adaptations and all the incredible facts that come with learning about this topic. We have started with the 'Theory of evolution' and the wonderful way animals and plants adapt to their different habitats. We delved into the Galapagos islands and the way the finches on each island have adapted slightly depending on the habitat. This was a 'Battle of the beaks' lesson testing the most effective shape of a beak for eating different foods.  

Kinder connection visits

We are very lucky to have a wonderful relationship with Heathmont East Pre School. This term our visits will be at HEPS and our Levels 5s are excited to share school life and experiences with our lovely little friends. 

Coming up in Level 5

Week 2

Monday 28th

• Maths Olympiad CONTEST 9.30am

Tuesday 29th

Wednesday 30th

• National Day of Friendship  

Thursday 31st 

• Kinder Visit to HEPS (5BG) 2.15-3.15pm

Week 3

Wednesday 6th

• House Athletics at Ringwood 

 Thursday 7th

Week 4 - SCIENCE WEEK

Tuesday 12th

• Kinder Visit to HEPS (5BF - Lily) 11.30-12.330pm

Wednesday 13th

Thursday 14th

Week 5

Monday 18th

• Multi Age Book Day (no lessons assign day)

Tuesday 19th

• Kinder visit to HEPS (5KL) 2.15-3.15pm

Wednesday 20th

• Classroom Cuisine Fundraiser

Thursday 21st

Friday 22nd

• Curriculum Day

Thank you for all your support, we are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of Level 5 students and parents. 

Warm regards,

Level 5 Team,

Brianna Golsworthy, Kim Holmes, Kate Latu and Bridget Fleay-Daly