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Welcome back to the school year of 2026! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. After setting up our routines in week 1, Year 5 has jumped straight into learning for 2026.  We are so proud of how the Year 5 students have adapted to the new two-teacher structure.    

 

 

                                                                     Meet the Team

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Our Year 5 Team This Year:

 

Assistant Principal

Melissa Kloss 

 

 

5A – Tim Waninge

5B – Emma Lockyer

5C – Amy Jones

5D – Nico-Jan Chowles

5E – Erin Po-Ching

5F – Christian Garcia

5G – Grant Dew

5H – Jacqui Cannon

5I –   Ruaridh Wood

5J –  Hannah Mitchell-Frey

 

 

 

English 

Our first English unit for the year is Kensuke’s Kingdom.  Kensuke's Kingdom is a heartwarming and poignant tale of resilience and the unlikely friendship between a young boy and an older man from different backgrounds, as they navigate the challenges of island life and come to understand and support each other. The book serves as a reminder of the enduring strength of the human spirit and the power of companionship in the face of adversity.  

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This unit will cover:  

 

Language

  • Build knowledge and use of Tier 1 and Tier 2 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading, and by defining and analysing words
  • Identify how authors use dialogue to convey what characters say and think 
  • Create statement, question, command, and exclamation sentences
  • Expand sentences using adverbials (where) at the front of a sentence and complete with a subordinating conjunction (because) 
  • Write complex sentences by adding an independent clause to dependent clauses 
  • Identify the typical features of narratives and understand why text structure is important 
  • Recognise cohesive and connective features in texts 
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Literature

  • Identify figurative language in literature and how it can influence meaning 
  • Understand that to control impact and effect, authors make intentional choices about language, form, and structure
  • Share responses to texts, talking about grammar, literature, and how they contribute to the meaning of a text 
  • Discuss what is learnt about a character and identify moments in the plot where characters are faced with choices 

  • Create texts using a range of sentence types)

     

Literacy

  • Participate in class discussions and present ideas and opinions clearly and coherently 
  • Read and comprehend text for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension 
  • Build topic knowledge, including key vocabulary, and activate background knowledge prior to and during reading 
  • Plan, create, and revise a written text for persuasive purposes, using text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation, and word-level language for a target audience

 

 

Mathematics

Our first Maths unit in term 1 is Data Representation. In this 8-lesson unit, students transition from basic data collection and graphing to more complex data interpretation. A key focus is on interpreting dot plots, data type identification (nominal, ordinal, and discrete), mode calculation, data distribution, line graph interpretation, and using spreadsheets.

 

 

Humanities

This Year 5 unit explores the significant period of Australian colonisation in the 1800s, examining the causes of British settlement and its far-reaching impacts. Students examine different perspectives on colonial life, including First Nations experiences, while learning about key events and individuals who shaped colonial Australia. By exploring the Victorian Era, the Industrial Revolution, early settlement patterns, and events such as the Gold Rush, students develop an understanding of how colonial decisions have shaped contemporary Australia. The learning sequence helps students understand the period's chronology and considers the varied perspectives of individuals and groups throughout the 1800s. Analysis of a range of information sources and artefacts supports students in thinking critically and drawing conclusions about the motives, decisions, and perspectives of diverse individuals and communities of the time.

 

 

Reminders

  • Just a reminder that in Term 1, students need to be wearing a TRPS school hat during recess and lunchtimes. 
  • It is recommended that you purchase a copy of Kensuke’s Kingdom for your child to use at school.  
  • If you have not already done so, could you please purchase a book pack for your child.  This can be done through the link provided on Compass.  
  • Please ensure you have completed the BYOD agreement form in Compass.

 

 

 

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