Years 5 & 6

Term 1 2025

Reading and Writing:

During Term One, Years 5 and 6 will focus on identifying the main idea and supporting details in a text. Students will use story and sentence context to make predictions about a character’s motives, actions, and overall story development. This term, our writing focus will be on applying our skills to create a variety of factual, narrative, and persuasive texts. Examples include modern narratives, advertisements, and debates.

Numeracy:
Students will develop fluency in adding and subtracting larger numbers, including decimals up to three places. They will also have opportunities to strengthen their multiplication skills and times table knowledge. Additionally, students will apply these skills to solve real-life problems involving measurement and fractions.

Inquiry:
Term One begins with our Aspiring to RIPRRness program. Through this program, students learn how to be their best selves while working together to create a kind, supportive environment for learning and personal growth. This is further strengthened by the Respectful Relationships program, which helps students develop a deeper understanding of self and respect for each other's social and emotional needs.

As our senior students approach their teenage years, we conclude the term with the Growing and Knowing health unit. This unit provides essential information about puberty and the reproductive system, helping students understand the physical and emotional changes they will experience.