Year 6 News
Reading
This fortnight in Reading, Year 6 students have been delving deeper into the world of non-fiction texts. They have been practising how to identify the main idea and supporting details in order to summarise information clearly and effectively. Students also explored a variety of non-fiction genres, including biographies and news articles, and compared them to science-based texts. Through discussion and comparison, they discovered how different types of non-fiction serve unique purposes and present information in different ways.
“ I read about non indigenous species in a book called ‘The Invades’, these are animals that are not native to a place or countries” - Jagmanjeet 6E “ It was fun to find the main idea of non fiction books because it helped me understand the book more easily” - Noah 6E
“Its been fun learning about the structures on non fiction books” - Ivy 6A
“I liked finding the purpose of a non-fiction books and biographies” - Guransh Singh 6B
Writing
This fortnight in Writing, Year 6 students have been creating explanation text posters on their favourite sport. Students have put a lot of effort into creating bright and colourful posters to display in the classroom. They have been focussing on each part of an explanation text such as; editing, drafting, adding interesting facts, showcasing their best handwriting,creating a glossary and how to research a topic.
“It is important to edit and revise your writing so that it's easier for others to read” - Samhara 6E
“It was lots of fun making my poster on gymnastics” - Arisha 6A
“I loved researching and decorating my poster” - Rimas 6A
“I enjoyed researching and learning new things” - Levi 6B
“It was good to write about a topic I find really interesting” - Livreet 6B
Maths
The Year 6 Cohort in mathematics have been exploring order of operations. Students were able to learn about the process of operations and that BODMAS, BIDMAS and PEDMAS may use different vocabulary but they all have the same process when it comes to solving order of operation problems.
Year 6 students explored a range of problems using the different processes. Students were able to see that when we solve the equations in different orders we get different answers and that the order helps us to answer problems in the correct order. Please have a look at some of the amazing work students have been doing.
“I liked learning about BODMAS, It was complicated but once i understood it, it was easier” - Khloe 6E
“It was so much fun trying to work out the equations” - Alexis 6A
“I learnt about BODMAS and the order to answer questions” - Staleen 6A
“It was really challenging to answer some of the herder questions but I got through it and it was fun” - Mason 6A
“I liked doing BODMAS, and figuring out the order” - Layla 6A
“I found BODMAS easy once I realised the right order to solve problems - George 6B
Inquiry
Year 6 students this past fortnight have been exploring natural disasters and their impact on people, places, and the environment. Students began by identifying what a natural disaster is and considering which types are most common to Australia, such as bushfires, floods, and tropical cyclones. They researched specific disasters and wrote short explanation texts to demonstrate their understanding of how these events occur and the effects they can have on communities.
Students also investigated the relationship between climate change and natural disasters, learning how human activity has contributed to global warming and how this has intensified the frequency and severity of disasters in Australia. They examined examples of disasters that are becoming more common due to climate change, including extreme heatwaves and coastal flooding, and wrote short explanation texts to explain their impacts.
Finally, students reflected on the importance of preparing for and managing these disasters, considering how individuals, communities, and governments can work together to build resilience in the face of a changing climate.
“Everyday there is an earthquake somewhere on earth” - Sachit 6E
“I learnt that there was a volcano in 1883 that when it erupted it made one of the loudest sounds ever” - Henry 6A
“I've learnt some new information about bushfires that when the wind changes it makes it spread” - Murad 6A
Auslan
The Year 6 cohort focused specifically on feelings and how to show different emotions using Auslan. They explored different emotions such as feeling surprised, happiness, anger, sadness, boredom, etc.
This Auslan unit is designed to build emotional intelligence amongst the Year 6 students, to help them understand their own feelings and the feelings of other people. Expressing feelings non-verbally can foster creating a respectful community where students respect the boundaries of others. In addition to learning about respectful boundaries, the year 6 students practiced active listening and respectful responses, which strengthened their social skills and peer relationships.
“It was fun to learn about the signs for feelings” - Jorja 6E
“I feel like I’m getting better at remembering the different signs I can use to express my feelings” - Maya 6B
“Its fun trying to do the different signs” - Alexis 6A
“I like learning how to do the hand signals so I can go home and show my siblings” - Ivy 6A
Social and Emotional Learning
Year 6 students this past fortnight have been exploring social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts that strengthen respectful relationships and communication. Students began by learning about consent and boundaries, using the popular “tea metaphor” to understand how consent must always be clear, freely given, and respected. They identified strategies to help them articulate their own boundaries and practised using these strategies with partners and small groups.
Students also examined the role of peer pressure in friendships and social situations. They explored why consent matters, identified everyday situations where consent is needed, and practised strategies for saying “no” with confidence and respect.
Finally, students focused on the importance of apologising meaningfully to repair relationships. They learned that a genuine apology has clear steps: naming what you are sorry for, acknowledging the impact, taking responsibility, and offering to make it right. Through role-plays, students practised giving apologies that felt sincere and helped rebuild trust.
“ I learnt how we should show empathy and that there are many diverse people within my classroom” - Jasleen 6E
“We learnt that consent is really important for one another” - Quinn 6B
“Even tho the animation about consent was a little bit funny - we learnt some very important things about ourselves and how to be and feel safe” - Grace 6A
“It is important to be an upstander when you think someone is doing something wrong - Jah-Highness 6B
Special Events
Science Week: Week 4 was National Science Week, Year 6 students dived into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and 21st-century technology. They explored how AI works, where it is used in everyday life, and how it is shaping the future. Students have been hands-on with activities that encouraged problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills essential for the modern world. They have also discussed the importance of using technology responsibly and imagining the exciting possibilities it can bring.
“During Science Week, we got to choose what activities to do from a choice board and I made a song with AI. It was really fun” - Layth 6E
“It was fun being about to choose activities and learn more about Science and technology” - Ivy 6A
“I made a post card - it was fun” - Rimas 6A
Book Week
Last week, year 6 students along with the whole CPS community celebrated the 80th Anniversary of the children's book council. To celebrate, students were asked to dress as their favourite book character. Year 6’s found this fun, and dressed as sports players, Tellytubbies, Harry Potter, Carebears and always a favourite Thing 1 and Things 2.
Each class also created a poster to celebrate Book Week. Please see below some of our amazing creations as well as some of our fantastic costumes.
“Playing Cluedo was so fun! The classroom looked like a real crime scene” - Lachlan 6E “My friends and I, all dressed up as care bears” - Jorja 6E
“It was very cool seeing everyone's outfits for book week” - Mason 6A
“My favourite part was dressing up with Sila and winning the best dressed in my class award.” - Havana 6B
“It was so much fun parading and walking around the gym. I loved high fiving everyone” - Alexis 6A