Welcome to the Senior Unit blog. The place to get information on what is happening in Year 6.
For those in isolation or just at home… April 4
For todays unit of inquiry there is a template to use for your passport. Just upload these pictures and text box over the top. If you have already created something, don’t stress and well done to you!
Routines are starting to take shape and we have begun to add more meat on the bones of our day to day. Some key things we would like to point out this week are: Spelling : This week we are looking at the prefix of ‘di’, ‘du’ and ‘bi’. This prefix gives the meaning of 2. Examples: “di” - diverge “du” - duet “bi” - bicycle IT Agreements : these will be discussed this week in class. We ask that you also read through them with your child, so that you can return them ASAP. Once returned, students will receive their iPads so they can have full access. This will include them bringing them to and from school so that they can be recharged overnight as needed. Unit of Inquiry: we are fully into the flow of our current unit in Who We Are. Today we formally introduced the Central Idea - People make choices which impact personal wellbeing. This unit is at the core of many activities we are doing and will be doing this year. Whole School Info… Su...
Here we go again, a rhythm and routine has begun to kick in. Always a positive point in the year. Here are some things we need to know... Canberra Commitment Forms - Please bring back ASAP Spelling - We are looking at the prefixes for 4, 5, 6 iPads - Please encourage students to make sure they are charging their iPads ready for the day ahead. Mathletics - Great to see so many students smashing the 1000 point weekly goal. There are some good points being totalled as a group but also as individuals. Love it! Whole School Info… Shrove Tuesday (or Pancake Day) – tomorrow morning ! Tuesday 25 February – all students and parents can come and join us between 7.45am to 8.45am in the morning to have a pancake for brekky. Under the pergola’s between the staffroom and iGOSH building Click here for more info Open Morning Tour Tuesday 25 February 9.30am For new families looking at schools...
Third last week of the term and still plenty to do. We continue to power on and keep fighting the good fight. Here is a bit of info to keep you in the know… Spelling - List 26 Group 1: schwa ‘ure’ (lecture, puncture) Group 2: ‘ie’ for long ‘ee’ (field, audience) Mobile Phone Policy Please see previous email and if you need a hard copy of the form and policy please email us. Uniform Checks There has been an increase in students not wearing the appropriate uniform as the year has progressed and it needs addressing. Other than a few students not wearing the correct uniforms on the correct days, the main culprits are hair ties, earrings, socks, appropriate shoes and wearing bracelets/anklets. Please help your child maintain the correct uniform and if there is a plausible reason for not being in uniform, a note signed by the parent is needed. Unfortunately, if uniform breaches continue there will need to be consequences. If you need a reminder of the uniform policy you can revisit it h...