Leadership Centre
Curriculum
Selamat siang!
On your marks, get set, GO! It was such a fun way to begin our Monday with Cross Country! We were very happy that the weather held off for us again meaning we could
enjoy a successful day of running. Well done to everyone who participated and displayed perseverance throughout the race. A big thank you to all the amazing parent helpers and to Mrs Butterworth and Mrs Embry for organising another seamless event.
Last week in Maths, we completed our Addition unit for the term and students were able to discuss and see their progress from their post assessment. Teachers and students were very impressed with the growth shown from the first three weeks. We now move into our next topic, Measurement and Geometry, where students will complete a range of hands on tasks using Cartesian planes and graphs.
In Writing sessions, students began looking at persuasive writing by first unpacking different elements in a published piece on Animal testing. Students identified the
introduction, topic sentence, evidence and explanation as well as a linking sentence. In groups, they discussed effective literary devices such as emotive language and word choice as well as powerful conclusions that influence readers to make a change or a ‘Call to Action’.
In Guided Inquiry, the 5/6s began researching a Natural Disaster or an extreme weather event in a small group. They looked at patterns, dangers, how to plan for the disaster and how Natural Disasters or extreme weather events form. Over the next few weeks, students will collect items from home and school to create a diorama of their disaster and present their findings to their peers. They also continue to collect data from their weather instruments to assist with filling out different graphs and tables.
Last week in Kitchen Garden, the 5/6s made a delicious Blitva: Croatian Swiss Chard & Potatoes! It has been great to see all student embrace trying new foods and actively participating in the process! Thanks for your dedication too Bu Mundy!
We hope that the amazing mothers, grandmothers, aunties and carers had a wonderful day yesterday and were spoiled with a handmade card or even breakfast in bed.
Enjoy your week,
The Leadership Centre
Student Voice
- Jocelyn M - “I have enjoyed working with my Leadership group to plan for exciting things in our Art team”
- Ninad R - “Buddies was fun because I was able to meet new students and help them make a Mother’s Day card”
Reminders
- CAMP final payments due
- Permission and medical forms due back as soon as possible
- Students must have headphones at school
- Diary signed and filled in reading log each week
- 3 Manga High assigned tasks completed by Friday
- 10 Spelling words each week
- NAPLAN all week
Pupil of the Week
5/6B: Zoey W -
Well done Zoey for writing a highly engaging persuasive piece on the use of digital texts over hard copy texts. You challenged yourself to use a range of persuasive devices to add emphasis to your arguments. Congratulations.
5/6C: Noah H -
Well done when thinking of three original persuasive arguments on the topic, 'Digital texts should replace hard copy texts'. You effectively sequenced your ideas to write a convincing piece, amazing effort Noah!
5/6SB: Shriya M -
For writing an engaging ending that had impact on the topic, 'Digital texts should replace hard copy texts'. Well done Shriya for showing and not telling to paint a clear picture for the reader. Keep up the great effort!
5/6W: Aarav D -
For demonstrating love of learning when engaging in Student Led Maths workshops. You enthusiastically assisted your peers and it was great to see you be open to other mathematical strategies. Well done, Aarav!