What a term it has been! The Year 5/6 students have made the most out of their learning opportunities. In particular, the students enjoyed participating in the Kreative Koalas project and our Mission Day activities and prayer celebration. We also welcomed our very new Kindergarten students for orientation before their official start next year. The students’ achievements were celebrated at Presentation Night, and the Year 6 Graduation Mass will wrap up an eventful year!

In Mathematics, the students focused on different forms of graphs used for different data. They interpreted data from a table using percentages, a column graph, and a pie diagram. The students studied the results and determined whether other representations could have been used. The same data was also represented in a tally and a graph of test results. The gathering of data is often done by survey; thus, the students also considered the different types of effective questions to ask. They then carried out data collection and presented their findings using graphs. Following this, the students then looked at money and finding the equivalent of Australian dollars in foreign currencies.

This term, in Human Society In Its Environment (HSIE), the students have been developing an understanding of how significant events, and the achievements of past and present Australians, have helped to shape our Australian identity. They initially identified significant events and people who have helped shape our identity and used a timeline to show their place in Australian history. The students then chose one of these as the basis for research. They have been researching information about their chosen topic (an event or person) and, in doing so, are developing their research skills.

In Personal Development and Health (PDH) this term, the students focused on different ways in which they can develop and maintain positive relationships. They then examined issues that occur within relationships such as playing fairly, being a good friend, taking risks and peer group pressure. The students have also been deepening their understanding of safety when riding a bicycle, motorbike, scooter, or skateboard, and when using roller blades. They have been examining their set of wheels and considering ways of maintaining it for safety, as well as safety equipment to be worn.

This term, in Physical Education (PE), the students commenced with a focus on touch football and developed the skills used in the game. They concentrated on different skills used, such as passing and catching, roll balling, being acting half, evading skills, and wrapping. The students then participated in touch football games involving these skills. The students also took part in tennis sessions with tennis coach, Col Maher, and are also participating in the annual Swim Safe program.

As we near the end of a busy term and year, we would all like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!