Speech Night

What a Year!

Sports Stars

Congratulations to all students who represented the school in sporting events throughout the year. Special congratulations must go to Amelia and Jack - recipients of the Primary Sportsperson of the Year Award. Well done! We are all very proud of you both.

Upcoming Events

The World As 100 People

Check out this interesting infographic...

Aid Organisation Commercial Task

Your task is to produce a 45 - 60 second television commercial for the Aid Organisation you have researched (Red cross, Oxfam, World Vision etc). Make sure you consider the following when planning and producing your commercial:

• Target audience - who is the commercial aimed at?
• Purpose - what are you trying to get them to do after they view it?
• Emotional appeal - how will you evoke emotion in your viewer?
• Use of slogans/logos/other text - how will you use these to make an impact on the viewer?
• Filming & editing techniques - consider how lighting, colour, music and voiceover techniques can contribute to the mood of the commercial.

Count Us In

Yesterday we took part in Count Us In. Thank to Miss Ross for organising this great event!

Surfing!

Simple Machines

We were lucky enough to spend some time in the science lab

conducting experiments related to Simple Machines. 

Thanks so much Mrs Foyster!!!

Gold Miner Artwork

We created these artworks using lead and watercolour pencils. They turned out great!

Ned Kelly - Hero or Villain?

Your task is to work with a partner to research famous Australian bushranger Ned Kelly (& his gang). You will need to find information on the following topics:

• Early life/childhood
• Crimes committed
• Final capture and arrest
• Death and legacy.

You will also need to give your personal opinion on whether you believe him to be a hero or a villain. Use this Scootle interactive (PIN: GNXJQP) to help you decide! Make sure you justify your stance!

Use these resources to find information:

ABC Australians

National Museum Interactive

The State Library of Victoria

Web Wombat

Ned Kelly's World

BTN - Ned Kelly

Australian Bushrangers

Bushrangers on the Roam Interactive

National Library of Australia

Organise your notes on the Biography Research Scaffold. Download the Scootle app.
Good luck!

Quick Math

Please download Quick Math for use in class. There will be prizes for high scores!

Melbourne Excursion Reflections

Our Melbourne camp was absolutely amazing and unforgettable. We did so many things such as MCG, Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Museum, just to name a few, but we saw so much more but I'm sure everyone loved Sovereign Hill. Lots of us found gold, bought lollies and other things. We were even lucky enough to go out on Wednesday night to get some ice cream. We also went to the old Melbourne Gaol and Fitzroy Gardens. We even got to go on a tram, it was packed on there but we got off and had some lunch. This camp really was an unforgettable, enjoyable, exciting, fun, camp this camp was the best so far! Shayna

The main highlight of the Melbourne Excursion was the trip to Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. We were very lucky to see the M.C.G. and the magnificent Melbourne Zoo. The Eureka Sky Deck was breathtaking and the Chinese Museum was amazing. This excursion was the best excursion I have had in my life. Lewis

The Melbourne Excursion was an awesome time. We went to Sovereign Hill, the Melbourne Zoo, MCG and The Eureka Sky Deck just to name a few. We had a great time learning new things and was open to any new experiences. I think everyone enjoyed themselves on the unforgettable Year 6 camp. Ebony

The Melbourne Camp was fantastic! It was fun, interactive and very educational. The hostel was comfy and nice, the food was tasty and we did so may things that I have got so much to say but I think my two favourite places were the Eureka Sky Deck because you got to stand nearly 300 meters in the air and look down, and Sovereign Hill because it was so real. There were actors and realistic buildings everywhere everything looked like it was from the 1850s, even the clothes! And the lollies! Oh the lollies were so good! With boiled sweets and chocolate everywhere, one of the best things there was that you actually got to pan for gold - I found one flake! I can't wait until the next Excursion. Isaac

The excitement and a hint of nervousness was definitely in the air on the 26th of August as we queued for our boarding passes at Coolangatta Airport. Year 6's Melbourne Trip was definitely something we won't be forgetting in a hurry. After our trips to the MCG, Sports Museum, Zoo, Melbourne Museum and of course our incredible day trip to Sovereign Hill (just to name a few) something super would have to happen to top it. We have had the times of our lives in Melbourne and experienced something that will be in our hearts for a long time to come. Grace

Melbourne was a amazing excursion for Year 6. We did so much stuff like museums, the MCG, Sovereign Hill and sport simulators just to name a few. We had a talent quest, and I think everyone enjoyed it. We learnt a lot about gold. Overall I liked Sovereign Hill the most. 

Henry

You should all be extremely proud of the way you conducted yourselves on this trip! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, sense of humour and excellent behaviour. 
What a fantastic week!

Stage 3 Disco

Please return your order form and money by next Monday 9th September.

Fun Fest Art Auction

Are you coming to the Fun Fest on Saturday? Make a bid on this beautiful artwork created by Year 6!

Ned Kelly

We created our own versions of Sidney Nolan's famous Ned Kelly artworks. 

These digital versions were created in Art Set:

Damper!

Today we ventured to the food technology lab where we had to follow a recipe to make damper - just like they made it on the gold fields! We enjoyed our damper with golden syrup and a nice cup of tea!

Gold Facts by Ebony

Interesting Gold Infographic

A Grain of Gold

Watch this clip about the discovery of gold in Australia and record 5 facts in chronological order.

Byron Bay Writer's Festival

In preparation for our trip to the Byron Bay Writer's Festival tomorrow, check out these sites to find out information about the authors...

Leigh Hobbs

Judy Horacek

Libby Gleeson

Week 1 Homework

Grafio

Please download Grafio (free version for now) ready for Term 3.

Australia Through the Decades Presentation

Well done to everyone for all of the hard work you put into presenting your Decades Task - you all did a fantastic job of documenting over 150 years of Australian history! A big thank you to all the parents who came along to view our displays and bushdancing demonstration! Thanks to Mrs Foyster for teaching us how to Strip the Willow, do the Heel & Toe Polka and dance the Waves of Bondi!

I hope you all have a relaxing holiday - you deserve it after a busy first semester in Year 6! 

I look forward to seeing you all in Term 3.

First day back is Monday 22 July.

Australia Through The Decades

Sydney Olympics

Watch this clip about sprinter Catherine Freeman's victory in the 400 metre final on 25 September 2000 at the Sydney Olympic Games. Read the accompanying text.

Why do you think that this was such a significant event for many Australians?

The Olgas (Kata Tjuta)

These beautiful artworks were created using Art Set - check out our classroom for the paper version!

We used watercolour paints to create these interpretations of these stunning rock formations.

Australia Through The Decades Task

Australian Innovations

Use these sites to help you with your Australian Innovations task!

Australian Government - Australian Inventions

100 Years of Innovation

Powerhouse Museum

Amazing Australian Inventions

Technology & Inventions

Our Clever Country

Here's what we came up with!

Excellent work 6A!

Modal Verbs & Adverbs

In writing we've been learning about using high modality words to persuade our reader. 

Check out Cooper's poster outlining the difference between low, medium and high modal verbs and adverbs!

World War 1 Care Packages

As part of our homework, we put together a World War 1 care package suitable for a soldier fighting far away from home. As you can see, a lot of thought was put into completing this task. Well done 6A!

Australian Icons

Look closely at the image and list all the icons that represent our Australian Identity.

Persuasive Techniques

We've been busy learning about techniques we can use to persuade readers. 

Here's what we've come up with so far!

Week 2 Reflection

It's been another great week in 6A! 

We had our first bush dancing lesson in the shed - it was so much fun! Mrs Foyster taught at how to Heel and Toe and Strip the Willow. Can't wait for next week! We also had our first Peer Support session which was a great success. Congratulations to everyone who competed at the NCIS Touch Football Championships on Wednesday and good luck to those students who made the team to compete in Sydney.

What was the highlight of your week?

World War I Comfort Package

Week 1 Reflection

It has been an incredibly busy first week of Term 2! We have started learning about Australian Identity by investigating ANZAC Day and had our Peer Support training day at Sunshine Ave.
Cross Country was a great success with many 6A students qualifying for NCIS at Fingal - congratulations!

Special congratulations must go to Age Champions Will & Jade. Well done!

What was your favourite activity or event this week?

Peer Support Training Day

We had a fantastic day at Sunshine Ave learning how to be Peer Support leaders!

What was your favourite activity?

What are you most looking forward to in your role as a Peer Support leader?

What challenges to you think you'll face as a Peer Support leader?

Important Info

Term 1 Reflection

What a fantastic term! Thank you so much for all of your hard work. 

We have a lot of exciting things happening in Term 2. Enjoy your holidays!

Antarctic Food Webs

This week we worked in groups to research who eats who in Antarctica. We then created our own Antarctic Food Web based on our findings. Here's what we came up with!

Antarctic Explorer Diaries

As part of our Antarctic Explorer Task, we wrote diary entries from the point of view of an explorer. Everyone did such a fantastic job, check them out - they turned out great!

These are entries from Jack's Shackleton journal. Great work Jack!

Well done everyone! You did a fantastic job of writing from the perspective of an Antarctic explorer!