Grade 5/6 News
Term 1, Week 2, 2026
Welcome to 2026!
What a wonderful first week we have had, getting to know each other and how the students learn best! It was also great meeting parents at the interview day last week.
Communication
There is always a lot going on in Grade 5/6. We will do our best to communicate through our Newsletter and Compass. Please keep an eye on these two spaces for upcoming events and permissions. If at any stage you need to contact one of our team, our emails are below;
Emma Clohesy - Emma.Clohesy@education.vic.gov.au
Luke Crawford - Luke.Crawford@education.vic.gov.au
Siobhan Garmey - Siobhan.Garmey@education.vic.gov.au
Corey Greer - Corey.Greer@education.vic.gov.au
Kate Murphy – Kate.Murphy3@education.vic.gov.au
Luke Staley - Luke.Staley@education.vic.gov.au
Reminders and Upcoming Events for the 5/6's:
- Senior Swimming Sports – Wednesday 11th February – yep, that’s next week!
- Labour Day Public Holiday – Monday 9th March
- School Photos – Wednesday 18th March – brush those teeth, practise that smile!
- Cross Country – Monday 30th March
- End of Term – 2nd April 2:15pm
School Leaders
Congratulations to our Grade 6 Leaders for 2026!
Captian: Tilly W and Tommy R
Vice Captains: Isabel B and Mitchell M
House Captains: Zoe S (Pollock), Max H (Savage), Dalainey Ga (Harley), Sophie O (Tingay), Flynn B (Godber), Jed H (Ashby)
Steam Leadership: Jasmine K and Ava D
Indigenous Leaders: Mason W and Charlotte F
This fortnight...
This week has been all about getting to know one another and establishing new routines. We are absolutely thrilled with the way our Grade 5/6 students have begun the year, showing wonderful enthusiasm, positivity, and a great sense of fun. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic year ahead!
Our 5/6 students have a clear understanding of our school values, and these have been revisited this week as part of our ‘start up’ program. This shared focus helps ensure that students and teachers are aligned in their expectations so that positive relationships can be established and maximum learning achieved.
Students also received their new netbooks this week, which we will begin using in the classroom. Over the coming days, we’ll be setting up programs and logins, as well as learning important cyber safety skills, before the devices are sent home.
Warm regards,
5/6 Team