Year 6

Assistant Principal's Report

Welcome back to Term 2! 

We’ve hit the ground running already in what is a super busy term!  Last week we began by reviewing our school values, discussing what Respect, Responsibility and Resilience look like in all areas of our school.  I am so pleased that our Year 6 students take this one step further, and think about what these Values look like outside in our local community.

I was fortunate enough to join a number of our senior students down at the Pakenham Dawn Service on ANZAC day last Thursday.  The maturity and reflective attitude shown by these students when paying their respects to those who have fought for our country made me so proud to be a part of the school of which they represent.  Thank you to all students, and their parents, who joined us on the day.

Term 2 is the beginning of our Year 6 Secondary School transition process.  Parents will have received their enrolment preference forms and now have the huge task of deciding which school is the best fit for their child.  When looking at secondary schools, I always say to go on tours, ask questions and speak to current students and families of schools you are thinking about.  No question is too small or too silly – ask away!  If there is something you are not sure of regarding this process, please do not hesitate to contact me via Compass or the school office.

Currently, in our classrooms, you will see the beginnings of our narrative writing unit.  I love the imagination and sophisticated language that comes from our senior students during this particular writing style!  In Numeracy, Integers is a big focus.  Understanding negative and positive integers, how they are used in real life and then how to compare, order and manipulate them through adding and subtracting will be explored over the coming week.  Our Readers Workshop model is a huge hit in the Year 6 area, with students enjoying the freedom to choose ‘good fit’ books to extend their reading skills.  Hearing students ask ‘can I read now?’ and ‘when is it time for our Reader’s Workshop?’ is music to my ears!  I congratulate all of our Senior School teachers in maximising student engagement in reading this year.

Have a great week!

Renee Cotterell

Assistant Principal