Term 1

Level 5

Welcome 

A warm welcome to the 2024 school year!   

 

We would like to welcome existing families back to our school and extend a warm welcome to the new families of the Glen Waverley Primary School community.  It has been a phenomenal start to the year with our learner's demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm, while settling into their orderly learning spaces.  

 

At the forefront of our learning and teaching, we are sure to have a fantastic term ahead. Please take a few moments to read what we have planned for this exciting term.   

 

Hats – As we are a Sun Smart school, hats must be always worn when the students are outside during Term One. 

 

We thank you for your ongoing support and assistance. We are looking forward to a wonderful year. 

 

The Level Five Teaching and Learning Team (PHOTO TO BE INCLUDED) 

Mr Peter Shen (3A, Teaching and Learning Leader) 

Miss Kimberley Stevenson (3B, Assistant Teaching and Learning Leader) 

Mrs Sue Lane (5C) 

Miss Lindy Tran and Miss Samantha Rich (5D) 

Miss Stacey Shi (5E) 

 

Important dates 

  • Monday 5th February to Wednesday 14th February – Swimming Program 
  • Tuesday 20th February and Wednesday 28th February – Getting to Know You Interviews 
  • Monday 11th March – Labour Day Public Holiday (no school) 
  • Tuesday 12th March – Curriculum Day (no school) 
  • Wednesday 13th to Monday 25th March – NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) 
  • Monday 25th March to Wednesday 27th March – Level 5 Camp 
  • Thursday 28th March 2:30pm Dismissal - Final Day of Term One  

Key vocabulary to support learning areas 

English Maths Inquiry Wellbeing 

Narrative 

Audience 

Purpose 

Plot 

Theme 

Structure 

Cohesion 

Persuasive 

Argument 

Rebuttal 

Superlative 

 

Ones (1s) 

Tens (10s) 

Hundreds (100s) Thousands (1,000s) 

Ten thousands  

(10,000s) 

Hundred thousands 

(100,000s) 

Millions (1,000,000s) 

Place value 

Decimal 

Tenth (0.1) 

Hundredth (0.01) 

Estimate  

Round  

Compare 

Order  

Equivalent  

Greater than (>)  

Less than (<)  

Convert 

Culture 

Identity  

Language 

Family tree 

Originality  

Ethnicity  

Appreciation  

Respect  

 

Gratitude 

Empathy 

Mindfulness 

Resilience 

Mental Health 

Emotional Literacy 

Habits 

Self-Esteem 

Goal Setting