Reading

Over the past fortnight, our Grade 6 students have been diving deeper into our novel study of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We’ve explored the themes of kindness, empathy, and courage through the experiences of Auggie and his classmates. We were introduced to the concept of precepts - personal mottos or guiding principles that help us make good choices. Students have been discussing Mr. Browne’s monthly precepts and beginning to develop their own, reflecting on what values are most important to them both in and out of the classroom.

Over the past fortnight, our Grade 6 students have been diving deeper into our novel study of Wonder by R.J. Palacio. We’ve explored the themes of kindness, empathy, and courage through the experiences of Auggie and his classmates. We were introduced to the concept of precepts - personal mottos or guiding principles that help us make good choices. Students have been discussing Mr. Browne’s monthly precepts and beginning to develop their own, reflecting on what values are most important to them both in and out of the classroom.

“Researching and looking at precepts was fun. I think precepts are for students with their learning and they are fun” - Layla 6A

“I really enjoyed finding precepts as it gave me very warming life lessons” - Ibrahim 6B

“I’m really proud of my precept” -Lucas 6C

“Having the different narrators gives us a better background for the characters”- Abby B

“I liked developing my own precept and making a poster really colourful” Bonnie 6D

“I liked looking at other students work and I liked creating my own” Balkeerat 6D

“I liked how we could make the precepts in our own style” Madi 6D

“Precepts are rules or guidelines to live by and can help make people believe in themselves” - Rami 6E

Writing

In Writing, Year 6 students have been exploring the 6+1 Writing Traits, focusing specifically on the trait of Ideas. Students learned that strong writing begins with clear, focused ideas that are developed with rich detail. They began by brainstorming “seed ideas”, small moments, memories or interests and then selected one to grow into a larger piece of writing. Using strategies such as mind mapping and questioning, students expanded their seed ideas with specific examples, sensory details and personal reflections.

Through drafting, sharing and refining their work, Year 6 writers have been learning how to make their ideas shine and connect with their readers. We have been so impressed with the creativity, effort and enthusiasm students have shown as they grow their writing “seeds” into thoughtful, engaging pieces!

“Ive enjoyed learning about what good writers do and trying to use it in my writing” - Rimas 6A

“I enjoyed using rich vocab in my writing” - Prabhjeet 6B

‘Writing seeds help me come up with more ideas for my writing”- Georgia 6C

“ Seeds are really helpful for structuring my writing” - Stephen 6D

“ I had lots of fun making seeds” - Noah 6E

Maths

In Maths this fortnight, our focus has been on capacity and mass. Students have been exploring how to measure, compare, and convert between different units, and have enjoyed a range of hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of real-world measurement. We’re now beginning our new topic on fractions, where we’ll be reviewing key concepts such as equivalent fractions and simplifying them before moving on to adding and subtracting fractions in the coming weeks.

“I find fractions fun” - Elliot 6A

“I like learning about fractions” - Staleen 6A“It’s been fun learning about how improper fractions work” - Quinn 6B

“It makes more sense once I figured out the difference between the numerator and denominator” -Taylor 6C

“ Making a fractions poster is helping me remember everything”- Anish 6C

“It was fun making fractions out of the rods” - Lachlan 6E

InquiryIn Inquiry this fortnight, students have been exploring democracy in Australia and learning about how our government is structured. We’ve discussed the three levels of government,Federal, State, and Local, and how each plays an important role in shaping laws, providing services, and supporting our communities. Students have been investigating how decisions are made and the responsibilities of elected representatives, helping them understand what it means to be active and informed citizens.

“I think it's important to learn about democracy. Young people need to know more about it to make informed decisions” - Ivy - 6A

“I have learned more about how a democracy works” - Kawthar 6B

“ Preferential voting is more fair than regular voting” - Lucy 6C

“ Writing a campaign speech is easier than presenting it to the class” - Cooper 6C

“ I have enjoyed learning about how the government works” Onel 6D

“ I have enjoyed exploring different governments” - Hammad” 6D

“ We got to make our own political party for our class to vote for in an election” - Noah 6E

Social and Emotional Learning

In Social and Emotional Learning, students have been exploring gender norms and stereotypes, examining how expectations about males and females can influence the way people think, feel, and behave. Through class discussions and activities, we’ve been challenging common stereotypes and encouraging students to value individuality, respect differences, and celebrate diversity. We’ll continue to build on these ideas as we explore how to create inclusive and supportive environments for everyone.

“I think it's important for people to learn about how people would like to be identified and to understand we don't need to judge people on their choices” - Ivy 6A

“I’ve liked learning about how people are different from each other” - Riley 6B

“You should never tell anyone what they can or can’t do because of their gender”- Divjot 6C

“It’s fun working in our teams for the scavenger hunt”- Charlotte 6C

“ I liked learning about children's rights” - Bonnie 6D

“I have enjoyed learning and finding out new things” - Ciana 6D

Auslan

Over the past fortnight in Auslan, Year 6 students have been brushing up on the signs they learned in Term 3. They also explored how to sign a range of everyday fruits, including apple, banana, mango, and grapes.

Special Event

Children's Week

During Week 3, we celebrated Children’s Week from 18–26 October, recognising the talents, achievements, and rights of all children. The 2025 theme, “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights,” reminds us that every child has the right to be safe, learn, and be heard.Our Year 6 students joined in the celebrations by taking part in a fun scavenger hunt around the school and creating colourful posters to promote children’s rights. It was a fantastic way to learn, collaborate, and celebrate what makes being a child so special!“It was fun to work with different people during our scavenger hunt” - Jagman 6E

“It fun learning about the different signs for the weather and fruit” - Mason 6A

“Signing fruits has been fun” - Ibrahim 6B

“ Weather is easier to sign than fruit” - Sarah 6C

School Sports

We are incredibly proud to celebrate some fantastic sporting achievements from our senior students!

A big congratulations to Mason from 6A, who represented Craigieburn Primary School at the Northern Metropolitan Athletics Championship on Wednesday, 15th of October. Mason competed in the Long Jump event, showcasing his hard work, dedication, and athletic talent. We are so proud of you, Mason, and wish you all the very best as you compete at this high level!

We’re also excited for our Year 5 & 6 Girls Basketball Team, who will compete in the Woodlands Division Championship on Thursday, 16th of October. The team has trained hard, demonstrated great teamwork, and shown fantastic sportsmanship to make it this far. We can’t wait to see them represent our school with pride and enthusiasm.

“It was very challenging, but I think 6th place is an amazing achievement!” - Mason 6A

“It was very fun competing against other schools” - Levi 6B

“I am so proud of our team for basketball, we had so much fun!”- Abby B 6C

“ Basketball was very challenging but very fun, we got to see other friends from other schools.” - Annie 6E

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