Year Five
Dear Year Five Families,
Wow! It's incredible that we're already over halfway through Term Three! We’re already racing through the weeks, and it feels like each one is fuller than the last! Our school community is alive with learning, laughter, and growth. From the classroom to the playground, every day brings new opportunities to try something different, celebrate achievements, and make lasting memories together.
Literacy
In Literacy, Year 5 Students explored texts that connect to identity, belonging, and storytelling. From 'Always Was, Always Will Be' to 'South With the Seabirds' and 'A Leaf Called Greaf', they reflected on themes of Country, healing, family, migration, and community. With the text 'The Journey', Students practised making inferences using both words and illustrations, while also developing persuasive skills through editorial writing. Quick Writes encouraged creativity, descriptive language, and experimenting with different writing styles.
Unit of Inquiry
Our central idea, “Migration may be a response to challenges and opportunities,” has guided our inquiry under 'Where we are in place and time'. Students have compared migration stories across time, noticing similarities and differences while exploring how migration continues to shape people’s lives. They have also reflected on how migration connects to culture, identity, and community, sharing their understanding in a range of creative formats.
Mathematics
In Maths, Students have been strengthening their understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages through number lines. They began by partitioning lines into equal parts, accurately placing unit and non-unit fractions, and explaining their reasoning. Building on this, they explored how fractions and decimals represent the same point, practising simple conversions such as ½ = 0.5 and ¼ = 0.25. Students then extended this knowledge by using patterns to predict and place values efficiently and creating their own accurate number lines to challenge their peers. Practical activities have supported Students in building a deeper and more flexible understanding of these important concepts.
General Reminders
- The use of MacBooks at school are to be for school approved purposes ONLY. VPN's are strictly forbidden and students are required to follow the Saltwater College ICT User Agreement that both Students and Parents have signed.
- Please ensure MacBooks are fully charged each day.
- Homework should be completed and returned each fortnight on Google Classroom.
- Students are expected to read every night
- Arrive on time to maximise learning – classrooms open at 8:20 a.m. and learning begins at 8:30 a.m.
Upcoming events
We have three upcoming events for our Year level
- Dreamcity Incursion- connecting to UOI 6, this incursion is filled with VR, sports science and electrical engineering. This is available for approval and payment on Xuno now
- Beach program- our Year 5 swimming program will occur at the end of Term 4 and will be available on Xuno in coming days
Life Ed Incursion will also happen at the end of Term 4.
As we head towards the end of Term, we’re excited to keep building on the learning, experiences, and opportunities that have made this such a memorable time for our Year Five Students!
Warm regards,
The Year Five Team