Grade 6

Welcome back to Grade 6

We hope that all our students are ready for a fun filled term. We are very proud of the whole Grade 6 Level and look forward to seeing what they can achieve in Term 3. It is going to be very busy with lots of experiences and events. This term we will be participating in the Swimming Program, Summer Sport, Footy Roadshow and visiting The Melbourne Museum and The Old Melbourne Gaol. 

We continue to focus on the skills needed as our students’ transition to Secondary School. These include organisation, time management, independence, self-advocacy and collaboration. Just a reminder that students are required to be dressed in school uniform, school tops and jumpers and navy bottoms. If your child will be out of uniform, their classroom teacher will need to be notified either via Dojo, email or a note. 

LITERACY

As part of our Reading program, we will be investigating text types linked to our Integrated topics of Geography and History. We will be investigating what sustainable practices we will see in suburbs of the future. We are looking at Historical Figures of the past who have made Melbourne the place it is today. Students will also be developing the skills needed to participate in Reciprocal Reading Groups.  Development of analytical and critical thinking will be our focus. 

In Writing, students will continue using the Writer’s Workshop model to strengthen their skills by refining vocabulary, experimenting with sentence structure, and improving through editing. Students will explore a variety of language features—including figurative language, dialogue, cohesive devices, and both objective and subjective bias—to enrich their creativity, deepen critical thinking, and strengthen their overall writing proficiency.

In Spelling, students will continue to take part in the whole class, small group and individual spelling instruction.  Our focus continues to be on phonemes, visual cues, morphemes, and word origins. These strategies are carefully designed to enhance students’ spelling knowledge through a comprehensive study of words.

MATHEMATICS

Throughout the term, students will be focusing on key areas of multiplication, division, area, adding and subtracting fractions, and understanding the order of operations (BODMAS). These topics will be approached in engaging and meaningful ways, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning experiences and real-life applications wherever possible, helping students build a deep understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts. Key events, including Book Week will guide some of the learning in this area. We encourage parents to support their children’s learning at home by reinforcing these concepts through everyday activities and discussions.

INTEGRATED STUDIES

Throughout our Geography unit, students will investigate urbanisation—how cities like Melbourne have developed and changed over time—and examine the sustainable management of environments. They will also explore the diversity of places across the world, analysing the economic, demographic, and social differences between countries, as well as the impacts of interconnection between Australia and other nations. In addition, students will learn about climate hazards such as bushfires and consider ways to reduce their impact.

To support this rich learning, we will be visiting the Melbourne Museum and the Old Melbourne Gaol, where students will engage with Melbourne’s historical and urban development and gain insight into how people and events have shaped the city we know today.

GRADUATION

We are beginning preparations for our 2026 Graduation Ceremony and look forward to a wonderful celebration. In the final week of school, students will enjoy several events, including the Grade 6 Day Out. Dates and costs are yet to be confirmed.

This year’s Graduation Ceremony will be held on Tuesday 15th December in the school gymnasium as an awards ceremony. Families are invited to attend, with some limitations on guest numbers: details to follow.

The event will begin at 5:30pm and run for approximately 2 hours. This timeline allows for families to organise dinner together after the event. 

The dress code is smart casual, with suitable footwear to protect the gym floor. As students will be presented on stage and perform during the evening, please consider this when selecting outfits.

HOMEWORK

Term 3 Homework will require students to complete a weekly Maths Mate sheet as well as weekly reading. They are encouraged to access our school funded program MyNumeracy on Essential Assessment. Additionally, sites such as 99Math.com and Kidsnews.com.au provide fantastic platforms for students to engage and learn from outside of school.

We are all looking forward to a fantastic Term 3 in Grade 6 and an exciting road ahead. Please contact any of us if you have any questions or queries. Alternatively, we are always available before and after school. 

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Lisa MacLean, Claire Knight, Deb Houghton and Andrew Weekes

TERM 3 SPECIALIST TIMETABLE

Term 3 Newsletter