Grade 6
Term 4 in Year 6 has kicked off with a bang! We’ve jumped straight into our learning, diving into our final novel study of the year, tackling new and challenging mathematical concepts and getting out on our bikes each week for Bike Education. It’s been a busy and exciting start to our final term of Primary School!
Mathematics
In Year 6 Maths, we have been exploring the connections between fractions, decimals and percentages. We have learnt to calculate fractions and percentages of quantities using strategies such as benchmark and complementary percentages. These skills help us solve problems efficiently and apply our mathematical knowledge to real-life situations, such as calculating discounts, managing money and budgeting.
Literacy
In Literacy we have been reading the novel Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend. This fantasy text is a magical adventure about Morrigan Crow, a girl who is believed to be cursed and destined for a terrible fate. When a mysterious man named Jupiter North whisks her away to the extraordinary world of Nevermoor, she discovers a place filled with magic, mystery and unexpected opportunities. But to find her place in this new world, Morrigan must face a series of challenging trials and discover what makes her special.
Our Writing and Reading are closely linked this term. We are learning how to create our own engaging narratives by exploring the five stages of a narrative. These are the orientation, action, problem, resolution and conclusion. We are learning about sensory language, which helps bring our writing to life by describing what characters can see, hear, smell, taste and feel. This helps the reader imagine the scene and feel as though they are actually there.
Bike Education
On Mondays this term, the Year 6 students are completing Bike Ed, where we’ll learn how to check our helmets and bikes, control our bikes and follow the road rules to stay safe. Each week we’ll practise new skills in the school grounds, like riding through cones, stopping quickly and giving way at intersections. Later this term, we’ll put everything we’ve learnt into action on a group ride out in our community, and we can’t wait! The Year 5s will also be doing Bike Ed for the first time on Wednesdays. A reminder to all the riders out there, stay safe!
