Year 6 News
Year 6 Term 3 Overview
Year 6 has had a great and busy Term 3, filled with learning, challenges, and exciting opportunities. Highlights include Storyline preparation, the Science Expo, tennis coaching, the Father's Day Assembly, and many more. It has been a term full of growth, achievement, and memorable experiences as Year 6 continues to shine as role models for the school.
Storyline
Students have been exploring migration and its impact on Australia’s development. They are researching 20th-century migration policies, comparing push and pull factors, and studying personal stories of migrants. Using oral histories and family connections, and through this, they are gaining insight into the experiences of those who came to Australia.
Religion
Students have been exploring the Church as a worldwide community connected through faith. They have been learning about the “Communion of Saints,” the spiritual bond uniting all believers, past and present. Through stories of self-giving love, students reflect on how faith offers hope and inspires others to live with compassion.
English
In English, we read Once by Morris Gleitzman and explored powerful stories of migration and survival. We analysed characters and themes, discussed the challenges faced by people who move to new places, and wrote our own narratives, focusing on correct punctuation and careful editing. The students enjoyed the book so much that we have begun reading the sequel, Then.
Mathematics
In Maths, Year 6 students have been exploring fractions and percentages, learning to convert between them, solve real-life problems, and apply their understanding to everyday situations.
Science
This term, Year 6 has been working hard preparing for the St Bernard’s Science Expo, it is an event where students showcase their science projects, experiments, and innovations to our student and parent audience, fostering a scientific attitude and enthusiasm for science and technology. Students research and develop projects, then present them by creating models, conducting live experiments, or displaying research findings to demonstrate their practical skills and creative understanding of scientific concepts. It was a huge success and we commend and congratulate all students on their amazing effort.
Sport and Physical Education
In class, students have been exploring the “Dance Through the Decades” unit, learning popular dance styles from each era, practising choreography, and performing routines that showcase their rhythm, coordination, and creativity.
In Physical Education time with Mrs. Holmes, students have been practising their serving, rallying, and match-play skills while building teamwork and strategy as they prepare for the Tennis Gala Day.
Mr Brendan Maynard, Mrs Elizabeth Coggan & Miss Jessica Guthrie
Year 6 Team