5/6W

Cyber Safety Incursion: Think U Know

Our Year 5/6 students recently welcomed police officers from Somerville Police Station for a ThinkUKnow Cyber Safety incursion. The presentation explored how students can make safe, responsible choices when using devices, playing online games and communicating with others.

Students learnt about protecting personal information, recognising unsafe online contact and understanding that people online may not always be who they claim to be. They also explored how information and images shared online can have lasting consequences.

A key message was the importance of seeking help from a trusted adult whenever something online feels uncomfortable or unsafe, including when interacting with friends or people they know. Students discussed ways to respond, including blocking and reporting users and speaking up about their concerns.

Thank you to the officers from Somerville Police Station for supporting our students to build the knowledge and confidence to stay safe online. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home.

Remembrance Day

Our Year 5/6 Leaders and SRC Members led the whole school in a thoughtful Remembrance Day Service. They explained the significance of the day and its symbols, helping students understand why we pause to remember those who have served and sacrificed in war. Together, we observed one minute’s silence and offered a prayer for those affected by war and for peace in our world.

Later in the day, our class continued these discussions and completed activities to reflect on the importance of remembrance. Students considered the courage and sacrifice of others, the freedoms we enjoy, and how we can contribute to a more peaceful and caring world.

Lest we forget.

Science Rocks!

In Science, students have continued exploring erosion and the different ways we can reduce its impact on the environment. Building on our previous soil erosion investigation, students have been looking more closely at how materials such as grass, gravel, mulch and sand can help protect soil from being washed away. We have also been learning about erosion mitigation, which involves using different strategies to slow down or prevent erosion from occurring. Students have been using their observations from our experiment to discuss which materials were most effective and why. This has been a great opportunity for students to think like scientists, use evidence to support their ideas and consider how these strategies can be used in the real world to protect our landscapes and environment.

Upcoming Dates:

Week 6

• Friday 13th of November- Free Dress: wear a touch of Purple and bring a gold coin donation to support the Lungitude Foundation

Week 7

• Tuesday 17th of November- PE day wear sport uniform
• Friday 20th of November - Arthur's Seat Eagle Excursion                                                            pack school bag with- snack, lunch, drink bottle, school hat, sunscreen

Week 8

• Monday 23rd of November- Italian Day: wear your Italian colours, traditional dress or soccer attire.
• Wednesday 25th of November- SFX Movie Night 5:30-7:30pm at school: Get your pizza order in now

Week 9

• Thursday 3rd of December: Whole school Mass 9:15am for St Francis Xavier Feast Day
• Friday 4th of December: Showcase of Learning