Year 5

Year 5 Healthy Focussed Activities 

This learning engagement is under the 5th UOI of the year in Year 5 - Who We Are. An inquiry is being focussed on our six healthy elements: Physical, Spiritual, Intelectual, Emotional, Social, and Mental health. We are learning deeply about this and we do activities related to those elements of health everyday.

The purpose of these activities is to explore what kind of activities include these aspects of health and to give students experience related to their health being focussed on. We learn more and have fun doing it. All of the activities were created by Students of Year 5, including me.

Year 5 PDP (Personal Development Program)

What is PDP - Personal Development Program? 

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can promote positive mental health in many ways. Explore how Social Emotional Learning (SEL) affects one’s mental health. Demonstrate understanding of each aspect of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Identify how they can apply Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills to improve their mental health.

Why is PDP important?

Not only will you be able to gain a better understanding of where you stand in terms of your skills and how to improve them, but you will also be able to find other critical areas of self-improvement that you may have overlooked. The benefits of it on a professional level can be immense.

What do we learn in PDP?

We learn how to manage our skills is one of the most important things we learn. Our strengths and weaknesses can be identified in various ways for us to become aware of them. It is only through identifying and developing these skills that we will be able to attain the goals we are aiming for in the future. Then we can analyze what we are striving for and come up with ways of accomplishing those goals in the first place.

What is World Water Week                                                                                                                                                               

World Water Week is a week to bring attention to how water can be used efficiently. Since 1991, World Water Week has been commemorated every year. People from a variety of backgrounds and occupations attend the event every year. People around the world develop solutions for how we can save water. World Water Week helps communities save water. World Water Week can restore multiple communities' water due to people's awareness of remote locations without water. World Water Week helps communities lower their water bills. World Water Week encourages people to use water efficiently. The 6th Sustainable Development Goal comes into play during World Water Week. Every world water week aims to reach the 6th sustainable development goal. Water Week brings global attention to clean water production. Water Week influences young children to not waste water and use clean water while doing their daily activities. Schools all over the world donate and help sanitize water for communities that lack access to sanitary and drinkable water. World Water Week contributes to sustainable development. By raising awareness and helping communities access clean water

Why did world water day happen?

World Water Day raises awareness about water sanitation and water efficiency. This day raises awareness of the need to conserve water and the importance of access to clean water for everyone. The day celebrates progress towards safe drinking water and sanitation for all. World Water Day is celebrated every day on March 22nd and is an opportunity for governments to protect water sources. The day is also an excellent time to think about how we can prevent water overuse and reduce water pollution. This is done by finding solutions to the water overuse that we endure today. In the past couple of years, communities and organizations have started spreading awareness about the importance of spreading awareness and what can be done to help the cause. People are inspired to take part in activities such as river clean-ups and other water-related activities.

What did Grade 5 do in World Water Day:

What did Grade 5 do to celebrate World Water Week. On April 7, 2023, Grade 5 were responsible for writing a water story. Students in Grade 5 were required to create a story in any language. The rules are that; you are allowed to use any language. You may write about anything, from a story about fighting for water to a simple story that alerts you to save water. Grade 5 has complex stories containing many pages and chapters. The stories will be shared with the entire school. Grade 5 was responsible for creating a pledge. They celebrated this special week by educating others about why water is vital. Here are some examples  (World Water Week stories are not available.) 

Why is World Water Week important celebrating:

You may wonder if it is essential to celebrate World Water Week. Well, it's a necessity because it focuses attention on the importance of freshwater, and the organization stands up for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. It encourages us to take action and spreads awareness of freshwater's importance to the global public and clean water. This week is also an excellent opportunity to connect people from all over the world who are dedicated to the cause of freshwater and provides a platform to share ideas and solutions. World Water Week helps to bring together leading experts and stakeholders, inspiring them to work together for a better, more sustainable future. World Water Week also brings together experts and stakeholders to discuss solutions to water issues and encourages the involvement of local communities.