Year 5

This semester students continue developing their understanding of character strengths through the Strong Minds wellbeing program, across all learning areas. It is a whole school approach that is fully researched and evidence based to support improvements in wellbeing. 

Further to this, it complements our schools existing expectations with Positive Behaviours for Learning through a shared language for staff, students and families. Strong Minds is based on Positive Psychology strategies that strengthen individual wellbeing and learning. This supports our whole school community in further developing our school culture of inclusiveness and resilience.

The study of English develops a student’s love of literature and learning. It develops skills to enable students to experiment with ideas and expression, to become active, independent and lifelong learners. To assist your child, we encourage them to read as much as possible. Through reading, your child will learn how to be creative and will better understand the world around them. It is essential that your child reads a variety of good quality texts, especially novels (chapter books) to develop their vocabulary/language and comprehension. In class your child will be involved in Literature Circles. Skills are taught and practised through enjoyable activities and supportive group work. During Literature Circles, your child will also learn how to critically analyse texts and make connections between texts and real world issues. Your child will write a variety of texts this term. We will teach and revise text composition, emphasising key elements that make a quality piece of text. Students will participate in discussions where they will be encouraged to take a risk and have a go expressing their opinions.

All Stage 3 students are working on the same integrated units of work: A diverse and Connected World, Material World and Physical World and Australia as a Nation

Technology forms an integral part of daily learning and is embedded in all subjects. Students learn skills in word processing, multimedia and internet use. All classrooms have an Interactive Whiteboard. Stage 3 classes will be taking part in the Bring your own device program this year. Students will be notified when this commences.

Interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication and friendships are essential to ensure successful learning and happiness at school. Students are learning about their classmates and important rules, while establishing routines and relationships. Social skills lessons to develop resilience and anti‑bullying are also a focus. Students are encouraged to develop independence by taking greater responsibility for learning and behaviour at home and school. RFF lessons include drug education and lessons regarding water and road safety. Students also participate in 2 hours of sport each week. 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are still unable to meet with parents face to face. 

However, if you would like to know more about your child’s progress, please contact your child’s teacher to organise a conversation on the phone.

If you have any further queries, please make an appointment to see Mrs Brogden  (Rel Assistant Principal Year 5 Mon-Thurs)  and Mrs Gorringe (Fri) or Ms Doran (5-6 Deputy Principal). Please be reassured teachers will contact you if there are any concerns or questions to support your child’s learning and wellbeing.

For this reason and in case of an emergency, we ask that you ensure your contact information is up to date at the office.