Grade 5 & 6

Year 4/5 A and 5/6 Newsletter Item

April 04, 2025.

As we wrap up Term 1, it's a great opportunity to reflect on what a busy and productive term it has been.

In addition to their classroom learning, our Grade 5 students recently completed their NAPLAN assessments. It was fantastic to see their dedication and effort during this time. Meanwhile, Grade 4 students focused on refining their persuasive writing skills, while Grade 6 students worked on developing their debating techniques.

Across all year levels, students have been exploring figurative language and its use in different texts. They particularly enjoyed experimenting with personification, crafting creative letters to a variety of objects (see below).

Our interschool sports teams have shown tremendous growth throughout the term. While the scoreboard hasn’t always reflected a win, our students have continued to improve each week, closing the gap with our opposition. Most importantly, they have displayed outstanding sportsmanship, both at home and when visiting other schools.

It has been a fantastic term of learning, growth, and teamwork, and we look forward to an exciting Term 2 ahead!

Dear Ping Pong Table,

Why do you always bounce the ball the wrong way? I always try so hard to pass to my sister, but you hate me so much!

Much love hate,

Andreas.

 Dear Black Marker,

Why, why do you keep running out? It hasn't even been two days. You have failed your one purpose. The one desperate time I needed you, your ink was blotted out of existence.

Really, thanks for nothing.

Dear Left Hand,

I do not like you one bit; you are very useless! You do not help me. My right hand is much better than you!

Aliyah.

Dear Pen (the one I'm using),

You are slowly failing me. Ink is running out and I am NOT happy. I use you to draw and write and I don't care if you die. I'll just buy another one. So don't fail me!

No love,

Gabi.

Dear Shoelaces,

Why have you not stayed together all week? If I trip, I'll sue you.

Yours sincerely,

Your Shoes.

Summer

If Summer was a person, it would be a tall girl with brown curly hair, and she would be happy.

Summer would wear bathers and a cute orange and yellow flower on the side of her head.

Summer would smell like sunscreen and bug spray at the beach.

Summer would spend the day at the beach and the shops for free air conditioning.

Summer would spend the night at the beach and get home late.

By Molly

Winter

If Winter was a person, it would be a girl with luscious brown hair and a big smile.

Winter would wear a blue jacket, thick pants, a beanie, boots, gloves, a crotchet scarf and a cup of hot chocolate in her hand.

Winter would smell like fresh pastry, hot chocolate and a campfire.

Winter would spend the day skiing and sitting in her cosy cabin.

Winter would spend the night rugged up in her bed watching Netflix.

By Heath

Autumn

If Autumn was a person, it would be a sweet girl with curly ginger hair and soft freckles covering her body.

Autumn would wear baggy jumpers and brown jeans with simple patterns. 

Autumn would smell like fresh baked pastry and old treasures.

Autumn would spend the day playing out among the trees and crafting with leaves.

Autumn would spend the night bundled up in blankets, talking to her family.

By Nini

Summer

If Summer was a person, it would be a girl with blazing red hair.

Summer would wear bathers.

Summer would smell like the coastal ocean.

Summer would spend the day relaxing by the seaside.

Summer would spend the night with the fan on the coolest setting.

By Cruze