Year Five 2024

Welcome to the WPPS Online year 5 level digital notice boards. These websites will be used for Term outlines, Homework, Student of the Week notices and year level and class related matters. All forms requiring payment will only be issued via Compass. You may contact us on the following email addresses: 

Kathryn Cooper 5A - kathryn.kelly@education.vic.gov.au

Nicholas Lindsay 5B- Nic.Lindsay@education.vic.gov.au

Term Two Dates

April


May

June

Thursday 9th May 

Classes only will be attending the Mother's and Special Person's Day Stall.

5A - 12:30pm

5B - 12:45pm

Friday 10th May 

The stall will be open before and after school.


Please note CASH SALES ONLY

VSSS

If you are in the VSSS production, Mrs M has asked if you could please do some extra practice of the song. Click HERE for the song!

Future Events

Term 3 

Term 4 

YOU'RE INVITED

Join Deakin for an exciting night of science-themed games and activities with family and friends that are designed to be both educational and entertaining. The event will feature many exciting science activities such as VR experience, card games, board games, bingo with something to cater for all ages.

 

The event will be supervised by Deakin Staff, students and volunteers so that all members of the community can come and enjoy their night and make memorable memories with family and friends.

 

WHEN

The event will be held on the 3rd April 2024 from 6:30pm to 8pm.

 

WHERE

Deakin University Burwood Campus at Building M in the foyer. Signs will be displayed on the night to direct people to the correct building from the parking lots.

 

HOW

Registration is FREE but spaces are limited so don't miss out. 

https://events.humanitix.com/deakin-university-science-games-night


 

Look forward to seeing you there and create another successful Family Science Games Night at Deakin University.

Elephant Ed

"Elephant Ed’s vision is to create a world in which every person is empowered with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to make conscious, healthy and respectful choices about relationships and sexuality."

Elephant Ed sessions will begin this term. 

An email with all necessary information was sent out to parents at the end of last term, including a link to the parent webinar. 

Please ensure you complete the permission form via Compass prior to the starting date. 

If you have any further questions please send them through to Kathryn Cooper.

Save the Date

We are pleased to share that the Year 5/6 Camp will be held at the Phillip Island Adventure Camp. 

13th-15th November

More information will be sent home later.

Specialist Timetable

5A

Mon Library 9:00-9:50am

     Health 9:50-10:40am 

Tues LOTE 12:30-1:20pm

     Art 1:20-2:10pm

Thurs Performing Arts 9:00-9:50am       

    P.E 9:50-10:40am

Fri Assembly 9:00-9:50am

     Year 1 Reading Buddies 

5B

Mon Library 9:50-10:40am

     Health 10:40-11:30am 

Tues Art 12:30-1:20pm

       LOTE 1:20-2:10pm

Thurs P.E 9:00-9:50am       

           Performing Arts 9:50-10:40am

Fri               Assembly 9:00-9:50am

Year 1 Reading Buddies 

Learning Overview

Literacy

Reading: This term, students will be studying the novel Holes. As per last term, each week students will read a section of the book. To consolidate this knowledge and demonstrate their understanding of the characters, plot and themes within the book, students will then respond to comprehension questions. At the end of each week, students will be given time to discuss their thoughts and answers to questions in the form of 'book club'. 

Writing: In term two, students will continue to explore the persuasive text type in the form of historical fiction. This will connect to our history topic of 'Australian Immigration'. Students will learn how to combine historical facts with a fictional twist to produce an application letter to enter Australia.

Mathematics

During the term, students will focus on the following topics: fractions, percentages, decimals; how they connect, and chance and probability. Students will take part in explicit teaching lessons that are differentiated, as well as open-ended activities. 

Science: Chemical Reactions

During term two, students will focus on the way in which a range of chemicals react with each other and how external forces (light, heat, cold) can effect and agitate chemical reactions. 

Humanities: History - Suitcase Stories

Students focus on Australia's colonial past and how this country has developed over time. Our main focus is the unit on 'Suitcase Stories'. During this, students will conduct up-close investigations into the lives of immigrants, between the first fleet and the start of World War 2, including their contribution to our culture and reasons behind immigrations. 

Google Classroom is our platform for student learning, collaboration and organisation. 

Click on the image to access our Google Classroom for 2024.

Class code: rqjs2zb

Reminders

Further Resources