We’re already halfway through Term 3, and what a vibrant and productive start it’s been for our Year 5 class! The students have been showing fantastic engagement across all learning areas, and we’re proud of the enthusiasm and teamwork they continue to bring into the classroom.

This term, we've continued our partnership with AFL Cape York, where students have been building on their skills in teamwork, fitness, and game strategy. The sessions have been active and enjoyable for everyone involved.

In Literacy, we’ve begun reading Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda. The students are deeply engaged with the text, making predictions, exploring character development, and analysing key themes. Alongside this, we’ve also started writing our own classroom recipes, linking literacy with real-life purpose and creativity.

Mathematics has taken us on a global journey! Students have been working on budget planning, creating travel itineraries to send Mr Jake anywhere in the world. So far, some exciting trips have been planned to Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles. The students have done a wonderful job calculating costs and justifying their budget choices.

A big congratulations to Oliver, Walter, Taye, and Lakeisha, who recently participated in the Australian Mathematics Competition. We are incredibly proud of their effort and dedication in representing our school in this national event.

Our class has also taken part in cyber safety sessions with Inform and Empower, where students learned about healthy digital habits, the importance of being an upstander, and ways to navigate online environments safely and responsibly.

In Religious Education, we’ve been learning about St Mary MacKillop. The students created beautiful and informative posters with their buddies to honour her legacy and contributions to the community and education.

A huge congratulations to all of Year 5 for an amazing term so far! Your hard work, curiosity, and kindness continue to shine.