Curriculum News
English
Reading and Viewing
This term we will be integrating our Inquiry unit through our reading content. Selected texts will expose students to information related to democracy, the Australian Government and politics. Guided reading groups sessions will focus on instructional reading strategies at each students' point of need. Group discussions will be based on asking and responding to open and closed questions. Students will be supported to locate and use evidence from the text to support and justify their answers. In particular, texts viewed will support the building of new vocabulary, concepts and different points of view about events from different groups.
Writing
The focal point of writing this term will be supporting students with historical recounts and debating. These writing genres will link directly to our Inquiry unit about Australia’s political community. Students will develop their skills in stating opinions and supporting them with evidence.
A historical recount is a written piece retelling significant historical events with a personal perspective.
A debate is a formal discussion where opposing arguments are presented and decisions are made via voting.
Speaking and Listening
To support students in developing their capacity to speak confidently and with expression they will be provided opportunities to investigate and compose a spoken text. They will be provided opportunities to engage and record sustained conversations and discussions using content integrated from Wellbeing and Inquiry lessons.
Maths
Number and Algebra
This term, students will learn about place value, addition and subtraction, deepening their understanding of these topics. Students will be working with whole numbers to build fluency and recognition. Students will investigate strategies involving: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, with and without technology.
Measurement and Geometry
We will be exploring the practical application of timetables to plan a trip or set daily activities. We will be investigating mathematical skills such as measurement of time to develop critical thinking.
Statistics and Probability
In learning about Statistics and Probability, students will be provided with the opportunity to explore relationships between Mathematics and other areas of the curriculum. Students will use interactive data samples based on historical studies of Australia’s demography, human population and reconcile events related to our government and election process.
Inquiry and Religion
During the term, students will make regular time to pray daily. Each student will be provided a rotating opportunity to lead the level in daily prayer. We will have opportunities to explore and interpret spiritual wellbeing in the light of our Catholic faith and our community. Students will identify and interpret the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how these enable people to contribute to the mission of the church and community.
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Students will be given an opportunity to reflect on their wellbeing daily through prayer and practising mindfulness.
Students will also participate in wellbeing focussed lessons which will assist them in explaining how emotional responses influence behaviour and their potential effect on relationships and learning.
Homework
Homework will begin Week 4 (Monday 14th February). Homework tasks can be submitted electronically or in a designated homework book. Tasks are discussed in class on a Monday and this will be documented in their diary.
If for some reason all tasks have not been completed we request that parents/carers put a note in their child’s diary or send an email to their child’s teacher/s.