Spotlight on Learning - Year 5/6
Writing- Recounts
This term our writing focus is recounts. We have explored all the different types of a recount, the structure and language features. We are now selecting our favourite fairy tale to write up as a news paper article, but we will be telling the real story! Here are some of our headings:
Media Arts
In Media Arts, students have been working collaboratively to create a short clip about Cool Burning. Students have explored the various elements of Media Arts. They have gained experience in connecting audiences, purposes and ideas to explore concepts and viewpoints through the creative use of materials and technologies.
Civics and Citizenship
This term we are investigating different aspects of what we can do to be actives citizenships. Year 5 students are exploring ways people can connect with others, and people with shared beliefs can work together to a achieve a civic goal. We have been having fun debating topics and writing letters. Year 6 students are investigating the different rights and responsibilities we have as Australian citizens. There have been insightful discussions occurring as we explore this topic.
Dance
In Dance, we have been focusing on various combinations of the fundamental movement skills and technical skills. Students are developing their competence, body, control and accuracy when exploring various moves. The songs we are dancing to include: Nut Bush, Macarena, YMCA and the Grapevine.
