Amazing 5/6
Term 2 - Week 2
A message from the teachers
Term 2 has just begun and it already feels like we have been going for weeks! We have dived straight into our learning and the students have done a fantastic job getting right to work and focusing in and it is great to see everyone come back relaxed and ready to go. This term has some big and exciting things going on, so lots to look forward to!
One of the major programs that we introduce in term 2 is the kindergarten program with North Cheltenham Preschool next door on a Monday morning. Our Year 5s and 6s are introduced to their buddies and then, over the course of the year, teach, play and build relationships with them. It is one of the most wholesome and heartwarming parts of our week and we just love how our students embrace the program and look forward to it every week. I encourage you to talk to your child about it.
Our winter interschool sports program also begins this term, with our soccer, netball and softball teams having high hopes for championship glory. With the always appreciated help of Mr Bradley, every Friday morning we will be competing against different schools in the area, building up to the winter tournament at the end of the term. On Fridays, students are expected to bring a water bottle and to organise and bring any additional equipment they might need, such as shin guards and soccer boots for the soccer boys or appropriate running sneakers for the netballers. We are also proud of the sportsmanship our players show and expect this to continue as well.
Academic Profile for Term 2
Literacy -
Writing Focus - Story Writing, focusing around character identity, characterisation, descriptive writing of place and theme and picking and maintaining a moral throughout a story.
Reading Focus - Analysing fictional texts, especially from the perspective of the characters by inferring their emotions and motives, discussing the setting and how this impacts that actions of the characters and thinking about how specific cultures impact a character’s feelings and beliefs.
Numeracy -
Year 5 - Multiples and Factors, Division of three and four digit numbers, Order of Operations
Year 6 - Order of Operations (BIDMAS), Decimals, Shapes
As always, if you need to get in contact with us, our emails are below. We will always attempt to reply within 48 hours. We are also available to hold face-to-face meetings as required, so please organise with us as needed.
Our emails are –
Nick Duckett – Nicholas.duckett@education.vic.gov.au
Gemma Baker – Gemma.baker@education.vic.gov.au
Claudia Jenkinson - Claudia.Jenkinson@education.vic.gov.au
Karen Dragatsikas – Karen.Dragatsikas@education.vic.gov.au
Julie Taylor - Julie.Taylor6@education.vic.gov.au
Photos
Our First Kindergarten Session
