Grade 5 & 6
Term 3
Term 3
Welcome back to a very busy and productive Term 3. We hope you had a relaxing holiday and are well-rested for an eventful term ahead.
Mathematics
Throughout Term 3, students will focus on learning division. Students will focus on prior learning and engage in a range of approaches to develop their understanding of and fluency with concepts, procedures and processes by making connections, reasoning, problem-solving, whilst practising division. Students will solve problems involving the division of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, selecting efficient mental and written calculation strategies, utilising digital tools where appropriate, and verifying the reasonableness of their answers. Students will also focus on fractions, including ordering common fractions, adding and subtracting fractions with related denominators, solving problems involving finding a fraction of a quantity, and working with related decimal and percentage numbers.
Whilst studying the topic of Probability, students will assign probabilities using common fractions, decimals and percentages. They will conduct simulations using digital tools to generate and record the outcomes and observe frequencies. There will be a heavy focus on differentiation in the class to focus on the individual needs of students.
Reading
Throughout Term 3, students will focus on summarising both fiction and non-fiction texts, making inferences using published memoir mentor texts and synthesising, asking themselves how their opinions have changed after reading a text. They will also analyse the language features found in autobiographies and the historical, cultural and social contexts in Aboriginal Literature.
Students will utilise these strategies to gain a comprehensive understanding of a range of texts.
Independent Reading will continue to form part of our daily routine this term, allowing students to access a range of different genres, draw on a variety of comprehension strategies and build their reading stamina.
In Vocabulary sessions, students will continue to investigate tier two words. They will investigate the meaning, parts of speech, and context in which the word can be used, as well as synonyms and antonyms relating to the specific words explored.
Writing
Term 3 will see students develop their writing skills with the genre of Biographies, leading into writing their own Autobiographies and then choosing a special moment in time to write an explicit memoir about a particular event in their lives.
Students will have the opportunity to use digital technology when creating their writing pieces. Students will be challenged to employ a range of techniques to enhance the effectiveness of their written piece. The Writer’s Notebook will also be a part of our program. It will be used as a platform for students to practise the 6+1 Traits of Writing and support them in implementing these skills into their writing.
Integrated Studies
Throughout Integrated Studies in Term 3, students will investigate the topic of sustainability, examining the influence of people on the characteristics of places, how these characteristics change, and the sustainable management of these changes. They will begin to understand the importance of sustainability to places and their environments. Students will examine different forms of energy, habitat loss, and how sustainability is impacting our animals.
During Term 3, the Grade 56 cohort will continue to enjoy time in their chosen Passion Project activities, further enhancing Student voice and engagement across our school.
Wellbeing Wednesdays will also continue to focus on the GEM principle, allowing students time to reflect on what is important in their lives and how to be a productive and successful member of our society.
Other information
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Please remind your children always to bring brain food (such as fruit or vegetables) to eat while they are working. This assists our students in remaining fully focused and engaged during their learning. Staying hydrated is also important for learning, so please ensure a bottle of clean water is brought to school daily.
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Home reading will continue this term with students expected to read five nights a week (for 30- 45 minutes) and include a short, written reflection for four of those nights. Additionally, students will be asked to complete a detailed reading reflection and a literacy activity related to their book. Students will also be assigned Mathletics tasks.
Homework will be handed out on Wednesday and should be submitted the following Monday. All students should be able to complete their homework independently, and their work is to be of a high standard.
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Interschool sport will continue during Term 3 for the 5/6 students. Games are played on Friday mornings between 9:15 and approximately 11:00 am. The sports and coaches are as follows:
– Mrs Rogers - Basketball
– Mr Cavallaro - Kanga cricket
– Mrs Pepper - Softball
– Mrs Bawden - Volleyball
– Mr Leonard - European Handball
Important Dates
Essendon Keilor College
Thursday, 01 May
Grade 6-7 Transitions Form Due
Friday, 09 May
Rosehill Secondary School Excursion
Tuesday, 29 April
Anglesea Discovery Camp
Monday, 19 - Wednesday 21 May