Numeracy
In Numeracy grade 6 students work through the following areas:
InquiryIn Inquiry grade 6 students cover the following topics:Healthy, Wealthy Me
Colonisation of Australia
Our place in space
What's Happening to Me?
The program enables students to become independent and responsible learners while developing their thinking skills.
Information TechnologyEach student has access to a device to use during class time. An important component of the ICT program is cybersafety and students learn how to behave responsibly and respectfully whilst being online. Grades are also resourced with a SMART interactive Board. The platform Google classroom also enables students to upload tasks where teachers and peers can provide real time feedback on learning.Mindfulness/leadership program Through the Bluearth program, students are trained to become leaders where they closely work with the Preps. This allows the students to enhance their leadership skills and understand that movement is important to live and work well.
Junior School Council
HomeworkHomework may be sent home if students have not completed tasks at school or practise a skill learnt at school. On occasions, students will also be given set homework to complete.
Graduation/ TransitionThe students will participate in a formal graduation in Term 4. Grade 6 students also work closely with the nearby high-schools to help assist the students into the transition to year 7.Excursions/ IncursionsExcursions and Incursions will be organised related to the units of work.Notes will be sent home at the appropriate time.Term 1: Sailing, Values Incursion
Term 2: Healthy Harold, History Box
Term 3: GTAC science based incursionsTerm 4: Values for life, Healthy Harold, Big Day Out and camp