Where we are in place & time

Transdisciplinary Theme

'Where we are in place & time'

Central Idea

Past events shape the present and the future

As an International Baccalaureate world school, authorised to teach the Primary Year’s Programme, we explore six transdisciplinary themes each year. 

Our second unit for the year gives the students the opportunity to explore our past and investigate the impact past events have on shaping the nation. An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

Key Concepts

• Change
• Reflection

Lines of Inquiry

• European settlement in Australia
• Asian migrants in Australia
• Impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Action

During this Unit of Inquiry your child may wish to find out more about family history or other aspects of Australian Colonial history. They are encouraged to bring any artefacts or stories to share.

Approaches to learning

• Research
• Communication
• Thinking

Learner Profile Attribute focus

Year Five students will be developing and demonstrating the attributes of the Learner Profile. In this unit our focus will be on being reflective inquirers.

The Year 5 Team

Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mr Jameel Marashli & Mr Pete Stanbrook 

The Year 5 Team

Miss Lauren Lowers/Mrs Kate Boston, Mrs Janelle Diggins, Mr Grant Rounsley and  Mrs Christine Gill