Our most exciting news is that our Yr 6 shirts have arrived!  They look amazing and we are all so proud of our design. The photo of us all together just looks awesome!  We were sorry that Jaiden and Kyan weren’t there for our photo, but we will get one soon with all Yr 6 Students together, supporting each other and celebrating our connections.  The 3 icons of the black cockatoo, the turtle and barramundi are key to our focus next term.  

In our curriculum learning, our main focus has been constructing our model in Science. Once our models were assembled, we had to then create an electrical circuit (with our kits) that transferred the energy to charge a bulb or motor.  Some of our models were helicopters, a mower, boats, lighthouse, windmills and a rollercoaster.  Then we had to explain the concept. We have thoroughly enjoyed this task and learnt heaps!  Many problems were solved and some really important collaborative learning took place. This is where real learning for the future occurs! 

For our English, we have completed our Persuasive writing task and students are now preparing to deliver a speech or presentation to their specific audience. Some topics are about our Tuckshop menu, a review of our play/activity time during breaks, extending P.ED time, how our Government can support our Farmers more and also refining the sprinkler system at St Joseph’s.  All of these topics were chosen by each student and it is so encouraging to see them have a voice.  The focus I have reiterated is that they need to have evidence to back up any argument to voice how they want to get across their message.  It has been hard work, but each student has persevered, and they will be proudly presenting their speeches next week.   

In HASS, we have been researching different immigrants who came to live in Australia and the reasons why.  This has been an interesting and confronting  topic and has generated a lot of interesting dialogue in class.  The students have had to explore the obstacles many of these people have overcome to make a better life for themselves in Australia.  

So much rich learning happening in Yr 6. 

We had a fantastic couple of days celebrating our Leadership day and School Mass, was wonderful to see how far each student has come in their Leadership Journey! 

Happy holidays,

Miss Libby