Mathematics
English
The following activities and language experiences will be
used to engage your child's knowledge, skill and
understanding in English this term.
Writing:
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This term, students will continue to focus on procedural
texts with connections to the science unit, while also
developing their skills in narratives and poetry. They will
explore text structures, read and analyse examples of
these text types and have the opportunity to write
factual and creative texts of their own.
During writing
opportunity to:
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sessions
students
will
have
the
Construct texts as a class.
Create factual and creative texts.
Participate in discussions about the use of
persuasive techniques to effect.
Participate in formal weekly handwriting sessions.
Participate in Writer’s Notebook sessions, during
which students select a text type and topic to write
about, and through editing sessions and
conferences with the teacher, develop their writing
into a final “published” version.
Reading:
This term students will be developing the reading skills
of Summarising and Paraphrasing, and Synthesising,
finishing off the novel “City of Ember” and starting the
novel “Ash Road” by Ivan Southall, with links to their
Scientific and Geographic investigations into natural
disasters and bushfires. Students will be involved in
discussions and activities based on the novel, and will be
reading the book as a class. They will have the
opportunity to engage with other texts in the classroom
through:
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During Mathematics this term, students will be exposed to a range of
mathematical concepts drawn from the Australian Curriculum. These will
include: angles, fractions, decimals and percentages, probability and data
displays, and coordinates and mapping, focussing on:
Shared reading, in which the teacher models
reading a text and the students read along.
Independent reading, with students selecting
texts and having silent classroom time to read.
Students will also investigate word structure and spelling
patterns through, word origin studies, word sorts and
weekly focussed spelling patterns lessons.
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Connecting
fractions,
decimals
and
percentages
as
representations of the same number.
Comparing observed and expected frequencies in chance
experiments.
Calculating common percentage discounts on sale items.
Locating an ordered pair in any one of the four quadrants on the
Cartesian plane.
Interpreting and comparing a variety of data displays including
those displays for two categorical variables.
Listing and communicating probabilities using simple fractions,
decimals and percentages.
Solving problems using the properties of angles.
Students will be continuing to develop their mental computation skills and
practising strategies including doubling and halving, chunking, number
splitting, compensating and rounding.
Opportunities will be provided for students to further develop their
mathematical understanding and skills, through the following activities and
experiences:
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Teacher led discussions.
Whole class activities and games.
Interactive whiteboard games.
Partner work and small group activities and games.
Individual investigations.
Problem solving.
Students will apply and practise their skills in place value, addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division throughout the year as these
strategies are used across many areas of mathematics.
Assessment
Student progress is assessed throughout the term using work samples,
checklists, written observations and anecdotal notes and formal tests
(e.g. spelling, maths, etc).
If you have any concerns about your child’s progress, please make an
appointment to see the classroom teacher.
Science
PE and Health
This term Year 6 will be investigating states of
matter and observable changes to materials,
through completion of the unit Change
Detectives. They will also be investigating how
natural events cause rapid change to the
Earth’s surface in the Science and Geography
unit on natural disasters. Students will
continue to develop their scientific skills and
procedural understanding throughout these
units of work.
This term Campbell is trialling a movement program called Unlocking Potential. This
program allows students to make and refine neurological connections which assist their
learning. This will form the basis of our PE program this term. Each day students will
complete a set of movement skills and small games. The emphasis is on controlling their
body and their movement rather than completing it quickly. It would be great if you
could ask your child what different movements they’ve been doing and have them show
you. The more they practise the movements the better connections they will make.
Geography
Library
In Geography, Year 6 will be completing an
investigation into natural disasters, focussing
on bushfires and designs for safer housing in
bushfire prone areas. Through this unit they
will continue to develop their geographical
terminology and understanding of cartographic
conventions.
Students will be critiquing the short listed books nominated by the Children’s Book
Council of Australia, for the Children’s Book of the Year. The CBCA chooses books they
feel have made an outstanding contribution to Australian children’s literature. Students
will continue to examine a six-step Information Literacy process that assists them to
define, locate, select, evaluate, organise and present information effectively. They will
also be celebrating Book Week through the theme ‘Connect to Reading’, which is about
enjoying the experience of exploring story and travelling to other worlds.
Students will also continue to participate in the ‘Bounce Back’ program which engages
students in protective behaviours and social emotional learning, with a focus this term
on courage, being brave and risk-taking.
History
Japanese
This term Year 6 borrowing is on Tuesdays. All students are able to borrow books at
lunchtimes from 1:15-1:45.
In History sessions this term, students will be
completing a unit of work on the Federation of
Australia, developing their understanding of
the foundations of law and politics in this
country. They will continue to develop their
understanding of historical terms and
concepts.
Students are continuing to develop and apply their language skills while involved in the
unit of work titled ”Nihon ni ikimashou” (Let’s go to Japan). The focus this term will be
on Hiroshima, Peace Day and the Peace Park. Oral language skills will be developed and
extended through conversation sessions while hiragana will continue to be taught,
reinforced and consolidated.
Reminders
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This term homework is due fortnightly on Fridays (odd weeks). If you do not wish for your child to participate in the homework program,
please let the classroom teacher know.
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Please ensure that students come to school with weather appropriate attire, including school jumpers, Sun-Smart hats with a brim, and
closed-toe shoes appropriate for sports lessons. It is also recommended that as the weather becomes warmer, students come to school with
sunscreen and water bottles.
Important Dates this Term!
Monday
August – All Day- Limelight Combined Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday 6th August – Year 6 Band Rehearsal at Ainslie Primary School
Thursday 14th August – Year 5/6 attendance at CHS Writer’s Camp (Selected students only)
Wednesday 20th August – Japanese Fun Day (Selected students only)
Thursday 21st August – North/Gungahlin Track and Field Carnival
Tuesday 26th August – Limelight Choir Technical Rehearsal
Thursday 28th August – All day Limelight Combined Choir Dress Rehearsal AND Nighttime Performance
Tuesday 9th September – Bandfest Performance
Wednesday 10th September – Year 4/5/6 ANU Science excursion
Tuesday 16th September – Learning Journeys
Friday 19th September – Special Groups School Photos
Wednesday 24th September – Floriade Performance (Senior Choir, Year 6 Band, Junior Choir and Year 5 Band)
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