Year 5/6 News

Year 5/6 Biology Incursion

On Friday, the 21st of March, the Year 5/6s had an incursion about the human body. There was an expert from SHV (Sexual Health Victoria) named Tessa who came in to conduct the incursion. She told us about different body parts in the human body and something called “menses/menstruation”.

 

Tessa told us how growing up can sometimes be scary and that if you ever feel uncomfortable, you should talk to a trusted adult. Sometimes, it might even help to talk to a doctor. They could help you with so many different things.

 

But the most important thing is if you have a friend who is sick or upset, you should always try to find a way to help them. Sometimes, the smallest, kindest gestures, like bringing someone their favourite food or watching a movie with them, can make them extremely happy.  

You must keep in mind that they might not always have a ton of energy. 

Overall, I found the incursion interesting and look forward to learning more.

Nabiha 5/6 B

Literacy

In reading, the Year 5/6 students have been developing their reading skills by focusing on characterisation. We have been reading a book called Warhorse, written by Michael Morpurgo, an award-winning author. We all chose a few characters to focus on and read from those characters' Point of View (P.O.V.) and wrote about each character. We have been using an acronym called S.A.A.O. which stands for Speech, Actions, Appearance, and Others.

 

Warhorse is a children’s historical fiction novel by Michael Morpurgo. The book is told from the point of view of a young horse named Joey. This story is about Joey and the relationships he builds with his various owners during World War I. The beloved novel is a tale of enduring friendship and courage against all odds.

 

One of the interesting parts of the story is when Joey and his friend, Topthorn were the only horses that survived World War I. I enjoyed reading this book because it is an interesting and entertaining story that challenged me to improve my vocabulary and reading skills.

Zea 5/6 A

Mathematics

In Year 5/6, students are learning about Cartesian planes to develop their understanding of coordinates, directions, and navigation. This helps them interpret maps, plot points accurately, and understand real-world applications like GPS systems. By mastering these skills, they can confidently navigate spaces and solve problems using mathematical reasoning.

Environment /Garden Update 

Environments Captains : Mecca, Ruby, Holly and Agamjot 

Chicken Coop 

At our school, we have a chicken coop that houses five chickens: two silkies and three hens. The chickens usually eat healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, and insects. We ensure that the chickens have enough food and clean water to drink. We always clean the drinking area and refill it with fresh water when it runs low. After the chickens lay their eggs on the hay, we collect the eggs and sell them to parents and teachers. The chickens have a lovely shelter to keep them nice and warm.  We sometimes take Year 5 students with us to complete these tasks together and learn something new!

 

Plants

In our garden we have many kinds of plants, fruits, vegetables and flowers. We also have an Indonesian garden area which we look after. We water the plants every day and harvest the vegetables and fruits to take home. We also put our belongings, such as plant pots and other gardening tools, in their proper places.

Students in grades 5 and 6 often assist with gardening, and we split into different teams to tackle various tasks. Occasionally, we discover lost items, such as hats and jackets, and it's our responsibility to return them to their owners.

At the Tuesday assembly each week, the Environment Captain presents the winner of the Nude Food award, which is given to the class that generates the least amount of rubbish, and the winning class receives a trophy medal.

By Ruby and Mecca

   Summer Gala 5/6s

In the first game, I sat out, but we did our best and ended up with a tie of 8-8. After our game, we went to cheer for the girls' team. In the second game, this was our most humiliating defeat, losing 14-6 to Sacred Heart. I scored all the points, I believe. After this game, we again went to cheer for the girls’ team. In the third game against Huntingdale, we lost 6-2. After that, we had a light snack before heading out to  cheer the girls’ team once more. In the fourth game against Clarinda, we encountered a massive player (we called him 'Pink Shoes'), who was quite annoying; he kept scoring on us easily and we lost 8-2. Once again we had a snack, then some of us went to go cheer for the girls’ team while the others continued to eat. In the fifth game, we faced Oakleigh Primary. We lost 8-4 in that game. We then stayed and cheered for the girls’ team. In our last game, we faced Clarinda once again. I was tasked with guarding 'Pink Shoes' in the first half; then the responsibility was passed to Isaiah in the second half. We lost 8-6 in this game!

Gio 5/6 A

Transition - South Oakleigh College Visit

Recently, students from South Oakleigh Secondary College visited our Year 5/6 area. Among them were Megan, Wajan, and Bisma, who previously attended our school. There were three Year 7 girls and three Year 8 boys who shared their experiences about life in secondary school and gave us a glimpse into how amazing their school really is.

They responded to our questions about high school, including the hardest parts and their favourite subjects. They explained that secondary school feels like primary school, but the work is more complex and detailed.

I really enjoyed catching up with my friends and hearing about their experiences. It made me feel more confident knowing that if they could succeed in high school, I can too!

Ella 5/6 B