This term has been very busy in 5/6C. Firstly, we welcomed Mr Coppleman to the class to teach every Friday, which has been a smooth and positive transition.

Students have been focusing on Narrative writing in English. We have been trying to add more detail and description to our written work. We have been using literary devices like similes and metaphors, writing descriptive settings and characters, as well as a ‘sizzling start’ and ‘tightening tension’ to keep readers engaged. Our Reading inquiry around making connections and questioning has also been a major focus, helping us advance in these very important comprehension strategies.

Throughout Term 2, the Mathematical concepts covered have included decimals, fractions, angles and time. Students are working hard to understand and improve in these areas. We are also working weekly with 5/6 West to develop our skills in partitioning maths problems.

Our Inquiry unit has been a focus on the Stolen Generations and the impact this had on our First Nations Peoples and the inequalities Indigenous Australians have faced. We have also reflected on the Sorry Day speech made by Prime Minister Rudd in 2008. We also enjoyed a rather cold but informative excursion to Taroona Beach earlier this month as part of Aboriginal Connection to Country.