Year 5

Welcome to Year 5. The following is an outline of this Year's content and routines.

Curriculum

Reading

Children experience a variety of reading material and activities based at the grade level when being taught English units. They also experience activities at an individual level when participating in groups or completing comprehension skills activities. We expect every child to have a book they can read that has been borrowed from the library or brought from home.

Spelling

SRA Spelling Mastery lessons occur each day. Spelling ability groups operate across the grade.

Writing

Text types (Informative, Persuasive & Narrative texts) are taught in the English curriculum. Grammar is taught in conjunction with the English unit and stand-alone lessons. Poetry/handwriting are usually taught as stand-alone lessons.

Oral Language and Communication

Everyday lessons, class speeches, news etc. Public Speaking Challenge (Term 3)

BYOD/ICT

This year is a compulsory BYOD year. Students will be using digital devices daily to enhance their learning in the classroom. This includes coding, typing, internet research skills and others. Cyber Safety is also a key focus, for both students and parents. Click here to view the BYOD booklet

Mathematics

Mathematics ability groups operate across the grade. 4 Strands: Working Mathematically, Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability.

Bible

Prayer and lessons on set books of the Bible: 2 Kings, Romans, Isaiah, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.

History & Geography

Topics treated this year:

History

■ The Australian Colonies

Geography

■ Factors that Shape Places

■ Natural Disasters with a focus and research project on Bushfires

Science

■ Living World

■ Physical World

Creative Arts

■ Music

■ Drama

■ Art/Craft

■ Dance

PDHPE

Class lessons run by specialist PE provider, focusing on ball skills, game strategy, fitness and dance
Personal Health topics - including E-safety
Crunch & Sip

Additionally, we are looking forward to implementing our “Second Step” program across K-6 this year. “Second Step" is a well-known social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum designed for students Prep to Year 8. The core principles of the “Second Step” program often revolve around three main themes: being safe, being respectful, and being responsible. These themes are essential in helping students develop healthy relationships, manage their emotions, and make informed choices. As a community, we will be learning the skills for learning, empathy, emotional management, problem-solving and friendships.

Students will participate in lessons throughout the year and there is an opportunity for this to be a partnership between school and home. By following this link https://www.secondstep.org/ you can create an account as a parent/carer. Please use the activation code SSP5 FAMI LY75 to access information for your child's grade.

In Year 5, family reflection sheets will be uploaded to Google Classroom throughout the year for you to work through with your child. We are looking forward to this becoming a part of our school culture here at William Carey.

Sport

At school and IPSSO (Interschool sport) on Wednesday afternoons.

Library

Your child’s classroom teacher will advise on Library days and times. Library bags are required before borrowing can take place. All Students are encouraged to borrow a library book each week.

Homework

Consolidating work covered in class. For English and Mathematics, booklets will be provided. Some homework may be presented to students through Google Classroom.

Planner

■ Planners are used to record homework, assignments and important events.

■ Communication for teacher and parent use.

■ Parents are required to sign the planners once a week.

Communication

If you would like to further communicate with your child’s classroom teacher or other school staff please write a note, email or contact Mrs Katzberg in the Primary Office to make an appointment.