From the Year 6 Classroom

We have hit the halfway mark of the term and the calendar of events for our Year 6 students is incredibly busy, and so is the energy and anticipation as we look forward to our camp in Melbourne next Wednesday. Most importantly, all the students are embracing their learning with a positive mindset both in and out of the learning space. 

In Literacy,we are nearly halfway through our final novel study, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend, which follows the story of Morrigan Crow, a young, unloved daughter of state Chancellor, Corvus Crow, of Great Wolfacre, living in a place called Jackalfax in the Wintersea Republic. Morrigan was born on Eventide, considered a cursed day. Because of this, she’s blamed for every unfortunate event in her town and is destined to die, like all cursed children, on her twelfth birthday. When Eventide unexpectedly arrives a year early, Morrigan is dramatically rescued by a mysterious man named Jupiter North, who takes her to the magical city of Nevermoor. 

The text has prompted some rich discussion and wonderings as what will happen next.

In Mathematics, students will be exploring how fractions, decimals and percentages are connected and how they can be used to represent parts of a whole. They will learn to convert between these forms and apply their understanding to solve a range of real-life mathematical problems, such as working with discounts, money and measurements.

In Religion, the students will begin exploring the Feasts of the Christmas Season, learning about the significance of Christmas and the special celebrations that follow. Through scripture, discussion and reflection, students will deepen their understanding of the birth of Jesus and the messages of hope, peace, joy and love that this season brings. They will explore how these important feasts remind us of God's love and encourage us to share the true spirit of Christmas through our words and actions. 

In Inquiry, the students are finding the Biological Science: Living Things and their Environment unit quite interesting. This unit focuses on how the physical conditions of the environment affect the survival of living things and the organisms that live in extreme environments. 

It continues to be a busy and rewarding term, creating lifelong memories as they near towards the end of their primary school journey!

Kanga 8's Cricket 

The Yr 6's participated in the annual Kanga Cricket Day with students from Yarrawonga P-12.  The students displayed great sportsmanship and across the day.  

Special Events and Key Dates

Week 6 

• Wednesday 11th November – Friday 13th November - Yr 6 Camp Melbourne

Week 7 

• Tuesday 17th November - Sacred Heart College Transition #1 - 2-3 pm (2026 Yr 7’s only)
• Friday 20th November – Kanga 8’s Cricket Day Mooroopna (Selected students only)

Week 8

• Tuesday 24th November - Sacred Heart College Transition #2 - 2-3 pm (2026 Yr 7’s only)
• Friday 27th November – ASPA Christmas Concert – 5:00 PM

Week 9 

• Tuesday 1st December - Sacred Heart College Transition #3 - 2-3 pm (2026 Yr 7’s only)

Week 10

• Tuesday 8th December – Sacred Heart Transition – 2027 Classes – 9:30 –11:00
• Thursday 10th December – End of Year Mass – 10:00 - 11:00
• Thursday 10th December – Yr 6 Graduation Lunch – 12:00 – 3:00

Week 11

• Monday 14th December – Yr 6 End of Yr Break Up – 9:00 – 3:00
• Tuesday 15th Students Last Day

Kind Regards

Kate, Xav, Alisha, Danni and Eva.

Alisha - aleslie@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Kate - ktrembath@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Xav - xkennedy@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

Sacred Heart College Transition Program