Year 5/6 Visits the Eco Ernie Science Fair

Yesterday the 3/4 students invited us to come and view their learning in Inquiry. We had so much fun as they shared their learning. The students had created information about different land types. They had a variety of hands on activities such as; find a words, board games, posters, information report and illustrations.

The year 5/6 students were supportive participants and enjoyed participating in all activities.

Teacher Assistants and Inquiry

Some of our Year 5 students have volunteered to become Teacher Assistants on the junior playground. These assistants have been helping to support our younger students and they have received training about first aid from Sharon, the Play Shed from Nat T and how to best support students on the junior playground from Nat H. This is a great leadership opportunity for our Year 5 students which has been very well received by our younger students.

In Inquiry this term we have been learning about Refugee Realities. We have focused on researching what life is like for refugees and thinking deeply on this topic.

As part of this learning:

• student have completed a research project
• a group research proposal
• a group presentation including the creation of a slide show
• exposure to a variety of picture books and a novel about life as a refugee
• creating an artwork displaying their understanding of this topic.

Feel free to ask your child about this rich learning experience.

Annotated Diagrams in Reading

Students have been learning how to create annotated diagrams in Reader's Workshop sessions based on their non fiction text. We are getting ready for our excursion to the Canberra Zoo and Aquarium where students will be researching a zoo animal of their choice. During the excursion students will create an annotated diagram of an animal.

Fractions

Students in 5/6 have been having fun learning all about fractions in mathematics. 

We have focused on learning fraction families, placing fractions to number lines, equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, fractions of a group and  improper fractions.

During our novel time each day we have also been exposing the students to all of the wonderful books that have been nominated for Book Week prizes. Many of the stories have interesting settings, visuals and character development which has led to rich conversations with the students sharing their ideas.

Book Week is just around the corner. So start thinking about your costumes!

Soccer World at Fraser School

World Cup fever has hit Fraser School. Students are placed into 16 teams and are playing games against each other.



There has been excellent sportsmanship displayed in all games.