5/6 T
Thankfully anther round of remote learning is over. The students did a fantastic job of ensuring they attended the morning google meets and submitted the required work. I was very impressed with their ability to adjust and try their best during a challenging time. Thank you to all the parents and family members who supported the children with their school work.
Literacy
In writing we are continuing to 'show, not tell' in writing. This requires the students to use descriptive language to paint a vivid picture for their audience.
We have been writing poems this week with the students constructing haikus and limericks.
Here are some of the students haikus about lockdown and remote learning.
Elaine:
No more seeing friends
I've entered a world of screens
Is this what hell is
Caleb:
Not eating, sore brain
Sinking, boring, writing lots
Sore brain feels broken
Evan:
A frown masks my face
My time goes in slow motion
These walls have caged me
Gabby:
Netflix all day long
eating all the food at home
snuggled in my bed
In reading the students have enjoyed doing 'interest reading' where they chose one of the following topics to read about.
- The olympics
- Ancient civilisations and mythology
- Real life heroes
Maths
In grade 5/6 we have completed our unit on time and are now focussing on chance and probability. The students have enjoyed working on a range of open ended tasks. It has been lovely to see the students back in the classroom and learning together again.
Inquiry
We are continuing preparing for school camp by learning about the Australian Gold Rush. The students have began developing their understanding of what life was like in the 1850's and how the Gold Rush helped to shape Australia.
School Camp
Plans are continuing for our upcoming school camp. It's business as usual! This week information will come home with what to begin organising and what clothes to pack. Please be aware of the requirements from the costume school in regards shoes, socks and accessories. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call Brendan or Tamara. If your child is not intending on coming to camp you need to let the school know asap. Failure to do so may mean camp payment is still required even if your child does not attend.
Important upcoming dates - Term 3
Year 6 Basketball Lightning Premiership - Friday 6th August (postponed with a new date to be confirmed at a later date)
Whole School Mass (Feast of the Assumption) - Thursday 12th August
Year 5/6 School Camp to Sovereign Hill - Monday 30th August - Wednesday 1st September