Grade Bulletins

YEAR SIX

Grade Bulletin - Term Two, 2022

'Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School provides a range of holistic learning experiences to enable students to:

  • Participate in the life and mission of the school.
  • Deepen their knowledge and engagement with the Catholic faith and tradition.
  • Build capacity to continuously reason, reflectively, logically and critically.
  • Embrace interdependence of human existence as global citizens, who are responsible to and for themselves and others.
  • Engage in learning in a multitude of ways, through personalised and self-paced learning.

Religious Education

Easter: A time of hope in the risen Lord.

This unit explores the disciples’ experience of the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. As we die with Christ, we rise with Christ also. The unit teaches us about hope in everlasting life. It explores the feast days, scripture and prayers that express and celebrate our belief in everlasting life.

 

Confirmation

This unit revisits the Pentecost experience in the Scriptures and further prepares the students to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. It explores the symbols and rituals, the liturgical structure and theology and takes a closer look at our journey with Christ through the sacraments from Baptism to Confirmation. This unit also explores the important role of the Saints and Martyrs in our Catholic faith.

 

Please note the dates for the Sacrament of Confirmation: Friday 24th June 2022 and Sunday 26th June 2022 for further information at the link below:

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English

Students will study a range of texts that relate to the concept of ‘courage’. Students will engage in modelled, shared and independent tasks relating to reading and viewing, writing and representing, responding and composing and speaking and listening. Students will also be taught explicit skills in relation to grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. 

 

Students will be following the Soundwaves spelling program and will have the opportunity to revise their spelling skills using the online component of the program.

At home, you can assist your child by:

  • Assisting them in proofreading their homework;
  • Promoting neat and careful presentation of work;
  • Correcting their oral language when needed;
  • Assisting them to broaden their vocabulary and
  • Comprehension skills through discussing current affairs;
  • Encouraging reading for enjoyment every day.
  • Encouraging the development of their SMART goals

Please ensure your child has suitable reading material to bring to school for silent reading.

Mathematics

This term in mathematics we will be developing the student's Whole Number skills specifically focusing on decimals and fractions and patterns and algebra. In measurement and geometry, students will continue to develop their understanding of volume and capacity, two- dimensional shapes, time and mass.

Science and Technology

During Term 2 students will continue exploring the Earth’s place in the solar system. Looking at the changes on the earth's surface caused by natural disasters and the exploration of how these may be mitigated. It will further develop students’ understanding of the Earth, its position in the solar system and as a dynamic part of a complex, interrelated system.

Mandarin

This term students in Kindergarten to Year 6 will continue their participation in a Chinese language program called the Meg Language Program. The Meg Curriculum is written by the co-author of the Australian Curriculum. All students and teachers will participate in the digital learning platform via Zoom weekly sessions.

Geography

Students will continue to explore countries of the Asia region and the connections Australia has with other countries across the world. Students learn about the diversity of the world’s people, including the indigenous peoples of other countries. Similarities, differences and the importance of intercultural understanding will also be explored. 

Creative Arts

In Visual Art, the students will be basing their work on the unit of ‘Courage’. Various mediums will be used to further develop this concept.

 

 

 

During music lessons, children will engage in activities to develop;

  • Duration
  • Pitch
  • Style
  • Structure
  • Tempo
  • Tone Colour.

In Drama, students will develop a wide range of theatrical skills. Students will explore theatre from many different angles including performance, design, directing, writing and technical theatre.

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

The Stage 3 PDHPE Program is aimed at providing opportunities for students to develop their skills and build confidence in Athletics activities using Fundamental Movement Skills. This will assist students in preparation for the Athletics Carnival. In Stage 3, students should be consolidating and/or proficient in specific athletics Fundamental Movement Skills. Students will practice and apply these skills through athletics activities and traditional Indigenous games. 

Homework 

Last week students received their new homework for Term 2. The homework grid clearly outlines the tasks that students are expected to complete each week. 

 

Students are encouraged to work on their Smart Goals throughout the term. Their classroom teachers are more than happy to assist them to achieve their goals by providing them with the necessary resources. 

 

We look forward to working with you and your child this term. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher via a note or by appointment through the office. 

 

Mrs Amanda Stewart & Mrs Erin Wing (6Blue)

Miss Tayla Ingram (6Gold)

Mrs Cheryl Ross and Mrs Clare Pisani (6White)

Important Dates for Year 6

  • 6th of May 2022 - Mothers Day Liturgy and Morning Tea 
  • 13th May 2022 - Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day Mass 
  • 18th May or 19th May 2022 -1st Confirmation Prep. lesson 5.00pm-6.00pm
  • 25th May or 26th May 2022 - 2nd Confirmation Prep. lesson 5.00pm-6.00pm
  • 1st June or 2nd June 2022 - 3rd Confirmation Prep. lesson 5.00pm-6.00pm
  • 5th June 2022 - Pentecost Sunday
  • 7th June - Confirmation Retreat Day 9.00am-3.00pm
  • 8th June or 9th June 2022 - 4th Confirmation Prep. lesson 5.00pm-6.00pm
  • 24th June 2022 - Confirmation at 6.00 pm
  • 26th June 2022 - Confirmation at 12.00 noon
  • 2nd July or 3rd July - Mass to receive Confirmation Certificate

SPORT DAYS

Please wear your sports uniform on these days. 

6W - Thursday & Friday

6B - Tuesdays  & Fridays 

6G - Wednesdays & Fridays

 

School Term - Tuesday, 26 April - Friday, 1 July 2022

Parent calendar available at this link