Year Five/Six News
Miners Rest Primary School
Term Four is well underway! It is such a busy term with important learning still to occur, school swimming program, puberty sessions and end of year celebrations.
Reading: Our class novel this term is Across the Risen Sea, by Bren MacDibble, students have been discussing important themes, characters and messages within the text. They have been sharing their ideas and using evidence from the story to support their thinking.
Writing: Our Year 5 students have been working hard on their leadership applications, highlighting their personal strengths, leadership qualities and ways they can contribute positively to our school community. Meanwhile, our Year 6 students have been writing graduation letters, reflecting on their primary school experiences, celebrating their achievements and sharing their hopes for the future.
Maths: Students have been learning about area, exploring how to calculate and compare the area of different shapes. They have been using mathematical strategies and problem-solving skills to apply their learning to a range of practical tasks.
Swimming Program
We are three weeks into our swimming program at the Ballarat Aquatic Centre. Students are enjoying the program and continuing to develop their swimming skills.
Bike Safety Session
On Monday afternoon, students participated in a Bike Safety session with Sam McCaskill, learning all about bike safety on the roads. We encourage you to have a discussion with your child about how they can keep themselves and others safe on the roads when riding their bikes.
Something exciting is coming to MRPS!
Our Year 6 students have a very special milestone approaching, and we hear there may be something exciting on the horizon at Miners Rest Primary School! We can’t reveal too much just yet, but stay tuned for more details as we get closer to graduation.
