Friday 31 July 2015

Learning Experiences

In Literacy the 5/6 neighbourhood have begun the third week of our investigation into government.  The students have been analysing political cartoons by considering the assumptions we make and the prior knowledge we require to get the message.  While deepening their understanding of Federation the students examined how an issue can be presented in texts and the differing opinions of authors.


There have been some fantastic discussions that show a growing understanding and a higher level of critical thinking.

What's Happening


What's Happening


The My Story My Content Short Film Competition is an initiative of IP Awareness and Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM). It provides primary and secondary school students with the opportunity to make a 60-second short film or animation celebrating local screen creativity, and win fantastic prizes in the process.

Learning Experiences

Behind the News Response Questions - 31st July 2015

  1. Why do shark attacks happen?
  2. What is cerebral palsy?
  3.   What is Bronwyn Bishop’s role in parliament? 
  4. Trees provide habitats for all kinds of wildlife. Explain what that means.
  5. How do the mentors help kids who have recently arrived in Australia?

Thursday 23 July 2015

What's Happening


What's Happening


Canberra Camp Luggage Requirements



Learning Experiences

Misconceptions about Climate Change
There are more and more stories about climate change in the news every day. But how much do you know about the science behind the headlines?
Learning Intention:
1.   Research questions 1 and 2, including any unknown words.   
2.   Confirm your answers by visiting at least three different sources. Make sure you list your sources. 
3.   Record your answers in your Inquiry book
Top of Form

1. The greenhouse effect is caused by… 
a) Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing solar radiation
b) Greenhouse gases in the lower atmosphere absorbing radiation from the Earth's surface, and preventing much of it escaping into space
c) Too much heat in the atmosphere
d) Too much sunshine reaching Earth
2. Which of these natural events affect the climate?
a) Thawing permafrost
b) The path of the Earth around the sun
c) Volcanic eruptions
d) All of the above

Learning Experiences


Behind the News Response
1.People in Greece are angry about austerity. Explain what that is.
2.What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?
3.Describe the disruption the ash cloud caused.
4.Name an interesting fact about Lord’s cricket ground.

5.What do scientists know about Pluto?

Friday 17 July 2015

What's Happening

Student Science and Sustainability Committee
               
  

In Term 3 the student Science and Sustainability Committee will begin having regular weekly meetings.

When: 11:10 each Monday
Where: the 5/6 Discussion Room.


Our first meeting will be on Monday 20th July (Week 2).

Learning Experiences


In Literacy we have begun investigating areas of government and the Australian parliament. This week these included the role of the Prime Minister and other members of parliament and how individual members of the community can become active citizens and contribute to change. The literacy skills we are continuing to develop include the ability to identify the main ideas and supporting evidence in a text, scanning texts for key facts, summarising and understanding how textual features contribute to an increased understanding. 


All students are reminded to have a text at school that they can be using for independent reading.    

Thursday 16 July 2015

What's Happening

Canberra Camp

Dear 5/6 parents and students,

Some reminders about the Canberra Camp:
  • return the medical form this week, including any dietary requirements
  • read through the luggage requirements as per the email that was sent out last term
  • the pink consent form and the final payment are due by Monday 20th of July
If you have any questions please contact the school.

Sincerely,

The 5/6 Team



Sunday 12 July 2015

What's Happening

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING – Reading with your child

When: 28 July, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: PHPS Gymnasium
Presenter: David Hornsby

David Hornsby was with the Victorian Ministry of Education for 28 years and taught at every year level from Prep to Year 6. During that time, he also lectured at La Trobe University, the University of Melbourne and RMIT University. For 4 years he was an education department curriculum consultant in primary and secondary schools. He was the principal of Ringwood Heights Primary School for 5 years. He is now a full-time education consultant working with teachers and presenting at conferences both nationally and overseas. He has completed many lecture tours of the United States and the United Kingdom, and has also worked with teachers in Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, Milan, Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai. He has written or co-authored many books and two CD-ROM series.


Parents from the Community Relations sub-committee of school council will be present in the gym from 6pm to help answer questions around subscribing to the blogs, access to Compass, and general school communications.