Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning

Year 5

Commendations: 

Week 3: Noah, Claire, Saxon, Catalina, Kirby, Sienna, Evelyn, Pippi, Andrea, Darcy.

Week 4: Samara, Harrison, Dhyan, Charlotte D, Ari, Stella

Mathematics: 

This fortnight, Year 5 continued exploring the world of 2D shapes through our engaging, hands-on math rotations.

Working in small groups, students used Geoboards to build and analyse different shapes, designed creative 2D artworks, sharpened their skills on Mathletics and worked closely with teachers to tackle more complex geometric concepts.

Students have been demonstrating their understanding of the features and properties of triangles and quadrilaterals and are upskilling in their ability to reason and justify how certain shapes can be classified in more than one way—such as explaining why triangle can be both Right-angled and Scalene.

Next up, we will be diving into the exciting topic of Chance.

English: 

Congratulations Stella and Adalyn for going head-to-head at the St Joseph's cup last week! Making it to the finals is an amazing achievement, however, a special congratulations goes to Stella for taking home the Year 5 St Joseph's Cup! In English, students have been completing cold writes to demonstrate their independent writing skills and identify areas for further development. We have been focusing on persuasive and discussion texts, exploring how authors use opinions, arguments and supporting evidence to communicate their ideas and influence readers. Students have been developing their ability to construct clear arguments, consider different points of view and organise their ideas into well-structured pieces of writing.

Religion:

In Religion, students have been exploring the seven sacraments and developing a deeper understanding of their significance in the Catholic Church. We have been looking closely at how each sacrament represents an important moment in our faith journey and how they bring us closer to God. Students have also been reflecting on what it truly means to serve others, recognising that serving is not just about big gestures, but also about showing kindness, compassion, generosity and love through our everyday actions. We have been considering how we can put our faith into action by following Jesus' example and making a positive difference in the lives of those around us.

Geography: 

This semester in Geography, Year 5 students explored how natural environments and human activity shape our world. We began by investigating human environmental impacts—discussing practical sustainability actions like solar energy and waste reduction. Next, we broadened our scope to compare global biomes and examine how climate and landforms influence human settlement patterns. Students then applied their research and presentation skills in our "Location, Location, Location" project, collaborating in pairs to create engaging advertisements and interviews featuring Kalgoorlie, the Gold Coast, and Margaret River. Finally, we wrapped up the unit by exploring our local area, analysing how urban planning and zoning laws organise community spaces and connect residential areas to essential services across the New England region. 

We look forward to embarking on our next exciting learning journey as we transition into Science in the coming weeks!

Year 6 Canberra Excursion