ST VINCENT DE PAUL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Curriculum News Grade 5 2014
Welcome to Term One 2014. Now that we have settled in to the new school year it’s time to share
some useful information about what we have planned for term one.
Weekly Timetable: If changes are made to the timetable students will be notified
SPORTS UNIFORM- MONDAY AND THURSDAY
ART/PERFORMING ARTS- MONDAY
LIBRARY- FRIDAY
Key points:
Religious Education
Throughout our ‘Life is Good unit’ students will explore:
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God’s creation is good.
God creates each person with dignity.
God invites people to be responsible for the life that has been given to them.
People are responsible for their bodies and should respect and care for them.
The fifth commandment teaches people to respect life.
living out the fifth commandment the Catholic Church has organisations that care for
people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
Throughout our ‘New Beginnings unit’ students will:
 Track and reflect upon their own experiences of generosity.
 Make connections between their own experiences of generosity and generosity
demonstrated by Jesus Christ in the gospels.
 Identify ways they can live generous lives.
Maths
Place Value
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Read number (5 digits and tenths and hundredths)
Make number (construct)
Write number
Expansion of numbers
eg. 11399 = 10000+1000+300+90+9
Also 11399 is 11 thousands and 39 tens and 9 ones
Interpret number
Compare and Order number
Sequencing/ ordering to 10 000
Round to nearest tenth, 1, 10, 100, 1000, 10 000
Data
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Identify information required to answer questions or test conjectures, refining the questions
where necessary.
Collect and record discrete and continuous data which could include whole numbers, common
fractions, decimals and percentages systematically. (eg. Discrete- football statistics for
members of favourite teams. Continuous- heights of Year 5 students.)
Represent discrete and continuous data using a variety of graphical displays; tree diagram,
tables; line graph; pie graph; stem and leaf graph; computer generated graphs.
Use criteria to construct graphs including; title; labelling of axes; approriate scale including finer
increments to allow for more accurate representation; consistent spacing.
Compare, order and summarise data sets using simple numerical methods including mean,
median and mode.
Reading and interpreting own and other’s graphs, for specific information and to make
comparisons and judgements and to test conjecture.
Summarise data using fractions, decimal fractions and percentages.
Interpret, discuss and compare data displays to see how effectively they communicate
information
Strategies to solve worded problems
1. Act it out
2. Draw a picture or diagram
3. Look for a pattern
4. Make a table
5. Solve a simpler or related problem
6. Make a model
7. Guess and check
8. Look for a patterns
9. Use a number sentence
10. Work backwards
Addition and Subtraction
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Begin to devise and use mental and written methods to add and subtract
Use estimation procedures to predict the results of computations.
Literacy
Writing
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Identify structures and features of a narrative and persuasive text.
Record their personal writing in their writer’s notebook.
Using a range of strategies to improve spelling and punctuation.
Reading
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Read 4-5 times per week for 30 minutes.
Identify reading interests.
Use criteria to choose ‘just right’ books for independent reading.
Participate in ‘clinic’ groups to identify comprehension strategies.
Use comprehension strategies to respond to literature within a reading journal.
Spelling/Word study:
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For the students to continue on with the spelling program ‘Words Their Way’, focusing on syllables
and affixes (vowel patterns and word endings), derivational relations (prefixes and suffixes) and
words within word patterns (short and long vowel sounds)
Inquiry / Investigation Unit
Civics and Citizenship and Economics
During this unit students will focus on developing understandings about the origins and
establishment of the Australian nation at Federation and investigate economic issues in the home,
school or local community and form conclusions supported by evidence. For example, issues
relating to Asylum seekers, current government policy and how it has changed. Below are the
following learning intentions.
For the students to:
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To research the reasons Asylum Seekers attempt to come to Australia
Identify what an Asylum Seeker or Refugee is?
Explore and explain the current Federal Policy on Asylum Seekers and Refugees and
compare them to previous policies
Investigate the contribution different cultural groups have made to Australian society
Visual Arts
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Sharing and discussing their art and the art of others.
Develop greater confidence in drawing from observation.
Refine and improve their work after reflecting on the quality of it.
Consolidate their skills and confidence in using colour by learning to select and mix specific
shades.
Develop an understanding of portraits and create their own to be added to a whole school
display.
Performing Arts
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Music: singing, identifying beat and rhythm in music, creating and playing simple rhythm
patterns with a variety of instruments
Drama: performing simple role plays, creating and /or enacting short scripts and developing
skills through drama games
Dance: performing traditional and contemporary dances in a variety of styles. Exploring
creative movement, composing simple choreography, preparing and performing given
choreography routines.
Media: using appropriate equipment and technologies to listen to, view, record, promote or
present works
NB: This year is a concert year.
Physical Education
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Continue the development of skills for Newcombe and Softball to ensure correct technique,
precision and accuracy is demonstrated within a game situation
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Working as part of a team and understanding the concept of working together whilst also
improving skills in game situations.
Working as part of a team to compete in Inter-school Gala Days
Understanding how player conduct, use of equipment and game rules enable safe game
play
Homework
Homework is set on a regular basis to extend or consolidate your child's educational
program. Homework attempts to build a responsible attitude and a purposeful approach to
work and achievement. Quality of effort is the main focus and parents are asked to involve
themselves in their child's homework activities. All students are expected to complete
the homework prescribed. Homework can take many forms such as written, oral, aural,
reading, rote learning, online programs and learning objects and assignments.
Key Dates
11TH February- Parent Teacher Meetings
14th February- School Closue Day-Testing
20th February- Beginning of Year Mass
21st February- P-6 Welcome BBQ 6pm
24th February- Cyber Safety Sessions
27th February- Swimming Sports Day
3rd March – School Photos
5th March- Ash Wednesday Mass
7th March- Gala Sports Day
10th March- Labour Day Holiday
11th March- School Closure Day
12th March- Year 5 Mass
14th March- Gala Sports Day
21st March- Year 5 Assembly
4th April- End of Term 1
Action Required
Diaries: Please help your child set weekly goals and sign their record of reading and
homework tasks every week. Diaries will be collected on Fridays.
Absentees: It is a legal requirement that you please provide the classroom teacher
with a note stating the dates that your child was absent once he/she returns back to
school.
For additional information please contact Melissa and Daniel