Term 2 2025
Reading and Writing:
During Term Two, Years 5 and 6 will focus on researching information, summarising, and making connections between texts or real world experiences. Students will be using the mentor text “Holes” to focus on characterisation, language features, plot development and stereotypes. This term, our writing extends students’ ability to create various information reports and explanation texts revolving around our integrated topic which explores different geographical regions of the world.
Numeracy:
This term, students will work on building fluency in recalling related number facts. They will also practise adding, subtracting, and comparing fractions and decimals in a range of contexts. Throughout Term 2, students will explore the features and properties of 3D objects, learning how to identify and classify them. Additionally, they will learn to express probability using ratios and translating fractions into graphical displays.
Inquiry:
This term, our Inquiry unit explores the concepts of place and interconnection. Students are building their global knowledge by learning about key countries in Asia, Europe, and North America, and discovering how people and places are connected across the world.
They will investigate how natural features like climate and landforms shape how we live, and how human actions impact the environment. Students will also learn about natural hazards such as bushfires and floods, and how communities can best prepare for and reduce their effects. It will be a rich and engaging unit that encourages global thinking and deeper understanding of our world.
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.