Junior School, South Plympton

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Upcoming Events
Term 2 - 3
Mon 16 June | Foundation - Year 4 Gymnastics Incursion |
Thurs 19 June | Year 5/6 Battle of the Bands |
Fri 20 June | Year 3/4 SACSA Soccer |
Mon 28 July | Winter Instrumental Evening |
Wed 2 - Thurs 3 July | Brooklyn Park Junior School Musical |
Fri 4 July | End of Term 2 |
Sat 5 - Mon 21 July | School Holidays (Mon 21 July Student Free Day) |
Tues 22 July | Term 3 Begins |
Wed 23 - Fri 25 July | Secondary Musical |
Mon 28 July | Wyniss Performance Music Incursion |
Tue 5 Aug | Extra Curricular Photo Day |
Year 5/6s dive into Australia's past exploring Ned Kelly and the Gold Rush
This term, our Year 5 and 6 students are taking a deep dive into a fascinating chapter of Australian history through their Reading and HASS lessons. The focus? The dramatic tale of Ned Kelly and the broader backdrop of the Australian Gold Rush.
In Reading, students are exploring the life and legend of Ned Kelly, Australia's most infamous bushranger. The historical fiction novel, The Black Snake, gives different perspectives on Kelly’s life - was he a hero, a villain, or something in between? These discussions have sparked thoughtful debates and strong engagement with themes such as justice, national identity, and resistance.
Meanwhile, in HASS, the students are learning how the discovery of gold in the 1850s transformed Australia, bringing wealth, migration and significant democratic change. They are realising the connections between the conditions of the time and the hardships faced by families such as the Kellys.
By linking these two areas of study, students are learning more about Australia’s past and the lasting impact these events have had on our national identity.
Robyn Butler
Year 5/6 Teacher
Vacation Care program
We are pleased to provide the School Holiday schedule for Vacation Care.
To book, please visit our website to enrol with YMCA OSHC or if you are already enrolled book via the Xplor Home App.