From the 5/6 Classrooms

This Fortnight In Literacy and Integrated Studies

By Zavier and Deborah 6SC

Integrated studies project work has been in full swing in the leadup to the whole school expo. During this time students have been creating their own dioramas about their endangered animal. They hope to show why it is endangered, how we can help and how hard they have worked (obviously ). To aid with this, they have also been creating their own explanation texts and awareness posters. Students will continue to work hard and we all can’t wait for you to see our work!

Numeracy 

By Daniel in 6SB

For numeracy in the past fortnight students have been looking at 3D shapes  and how right prisms are made.  Students are learning about congruent bases, lines and how they make a right prism. In case you didnt know, a right prism is a three-dimensional geometric shape with two congruent, parallel polygon-shaped bases and rectangular sides that are perpendicular to the bases. Essentially, it's a prism where the joining edges and faces are at right angles to the bases. 

We have also been continuing our exploration on decimals by adding, subtracting and rounding them.

Upcoming events

Can you believe it will the holidays in two weeks time?! The last week of term will be a busy one! Coming up is Athletics Day, Expo and Parent-Teacher Interviews.

Athletics Day

Senior school athletics is on Tuesday, July 1st in Week 11. Senior athletics takes place every year and includes six events - 100m race,  200m race, hurdles, long jump, shotput and discus. There’s also triple jump and high jump done back at school during P.E. 

Athletics day is a great way for everyone to have fun, to cheer for your house and to try new activities. It’s a great way to make new friends and enjoy a nice day (hopefully in the sun) with our wonderful school community.

Parent teacher interviews

Parent teacher interviews are held for teachers and parents to discus how your children is going in class. These will be on Wednesday 2nd July from 10.30am to 7.30pm. Don't forget to book an interview time if you havent already. It's also a pupil free day.

Expo

Expos are held each term and showcase all the work we have done this term. This term our 5,6s are "wildlife warriors"!  Get ready to see some awesome explanation texts, dioramas, awareness posters and a little fun Q&A for all parents and guardians coming. Hope you are all excited and we will see you on Thursday 3rd of July at 3pm. 

Spotlight on Staff  

By Eleanor 6SB

This week we are excited to interview Miss Lowe. 

Favourite sports team : Eltham Lacrosse (Nephews Lacrosse Team)

Favourite colour : Purple

What food can you never live without with : Japanese Food

What is something you can’t live without with :  My Family

Where can we find you on the weekends : Visiting my great nephew

Favourite TV show or movie : Ted Lasso

Cultural background : Australian