Year 5/6
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Where has the year gone?! I cannot believe we are in our last term together as a class and what a busy term we have ahead of us!
After three terms of reading and studying non-fiction texts, this term we are switching it up by close reading the novel ‘How to Bee’ by Bren Macdibble. The book is set in a dystopian future where the job of bees has been replaced by children due to climate change. This book links really well with sustainability, looking closer at our environment and what we can do to create positive impacts. We have been looking closely at our protagonist, Peony, and her character traits with a strong focus on using direct evidence from the text to support our comprehension.
In writing, we are finishing up learning how to structure, write and revise persuasive texts. We were able to showcase of knowledge of this through our Lancefield Show essays based on the topic ‘Why are pets an important part of a family?’ Congratulations to Niamh who took out first prize!
In maths, we have been looking at number patterns and algebra. Although everyone was a little sceptical at the idea of representing numbers with letters, we have been putting our brave in front to write equations and solve the rule.
We are back to cooking on Wednesday’s and have already been whipping up and eating some delicious dishes! Thank you to the parent helpers who have joined us already. Your efforts are so appreciated, and the kids love cooking with you! Gardening and STEAM sessions will be on alternating weeks so that everyone has a chance both in the garden, and through STEAM activities that connect to our knowledge of gardening and sustainability.
We had an AMAZING time in Melbourne for the Year 5/6 camp! Head over to the camp section to check out more!
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And just like that we are heading into the final term of the year - and for our Year 6s the final term of primary school! We have lots of exciting things planned for this term.
We started the term with our fabulous Bollywood performance which saw everyone learning two dances and then showing off our skills to friends and family on Thursday night. An amazing time was had by all!!
We are participating in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program this term and the first two weeks have been great! We have enjoyed being back in the kitchen and preparing some delicious food. We are always on the lookout for helpers so if you are able to help for any of the sessions, please let the office or myself know. Our sessions are on Tuesdays from 12pm - 1.40pm and alternate Thursdays 10.40am - 11.25am.
Our topic for this term is a novel study on ‘How to Bee’ which is a fictional book that looks at a world without bees. We are tying this into a focus on sustainability and climate change which fits in nicely with our SAKG program.
Our campers had a fabulous time in the city at the start of the week and there were some very tired legs when they arrived home on Wednesday afternoon.
My favourite part of camp was the old Melbourne gaol. I liked it because it was creepy, and I learnt a lot from it. We went all around the city to explore. We went to the state library and did a tour around the city and we also went bowling. It was really fun. By Kelly
The camp was great because you got to be in a cabin with friends and enjoy the delicious food that the chefs served you. My favourite part was visiting the historical old Melbourne gaol. By Chylle
On camp we went bowling and saw the extravagant state library. We went on a river cruise down the stunning Yarra River. We saw the old Melbourne gaol (that was where Ned Kelly was hanged). We saw the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground). It was really fun.
By Lucy
