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=Welcome to Year 5 2015= Welcome back to school and your first term as year 5's! We hope you had an amazing holidays and are ready for a massive and exciting term 1.
 * 1:1 Netbook program:**

It is wonderful to see how confident the students are after a year of using the 1:1 program. They are excited to continue to consolidate their skills and to build on their knowledge by exploring and experimenting with new programs. The students will have the opportunity to create digital stories, make movies, develop mind maps, collages and improve their English and Maths skills by participating in games, challenges and investigations. The opportunities are endless and we encourage them to have a go and to be savvy ICT learners!


 * Values Program:**

The students will be participating in the new ‘Personal Leadership’ Program. This program is designed to promote leadership skills in young people. The lessons are designed to develop the skills and attitudes that students require to be effective leaders and role models. The students will continue to learn about the expectations of being a member of the Middle Years. We will continue to work in learning communities and encourage students to take more responsibility for their learning and behaviour, both in and out of the classroom. Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers when there are issues or concerns.


 * English:**

In the English sessions the Year 5 students will continue to develop and extend their Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills. They will participate in the following:
 * The CARS Program will develop their Comprehension and Reading skills.
 * Writer’s Workshop sessions will develop their appreciation of stories and build on their creative narrative writing skills.
 * The Genre Writing sessions will focus on teaching them the structure and content of writing specific text types. In Term 1 we will examine Recount and Exposition writing texts.
 * The Spalding Language Program will continue to be used to assist in developing their knowledge of spelling rules and patterns.
 * The Oral Language Program is an integral part of the English Program as it will be designed to improve their speaking and listening skills.
 * The Year 5 students will also be involved in watching ‘Behind the News’ where they will develop skills in note taking, reporting and being informed with current events happening in the world.

**Mathematics:** In Maths the Year 5 children will be further developing their skills and knowledge in the areas of Number, Measurement, Space and Chance and Data. They will have the opportunity to participate in investigations, solve problems and challenges!

**Inquiry**: //Where Do I Fit In?// In Term 1 students will be investigating the Inquiry topic //Where Do I Fit In?// Whilst engaging in this unit, students will participate in learning experiences and opportunities related to developing a sense of belonging, forming an identity and building positive relationships with others.

Other Important Information:

 * Home Learning**

The home learning tasks for Term 1 will begin on 10th February. The English and Maths tasks will be uploaded onto the Wikispace and the students are expected to complete both sections. The home learning tasks will cater to the student’s learning needs and build on their current skills. Home learning tasks are designed to revise skills and to develop their time management and study skills. We encourage parents to support their children with their home learning by making sure that their child allocates time every night to read, learn their spelling words and complete home learning tasks.

Students are expected to take responsibility for their own home reading. They are encouraged to select their own reading materials. Students are expected to read 5 times per week for a minimum of 20 minutes. The title of the text should be written in the school diary by the students and parents are required to sign the diary.


 * Attendance**

We encourage children to be at school on time and to attend school regularly, by promoting the “Early Bird” and “All Here” Awards. Regular attendance at school is vital to improving your child’s learning and development.


 * Tablets**

Students __must__ charge their Tablets **every** night.

Please ensure that your child has his/her hat at school daily. As part of our Sun Smart Policy, students are required to wear their hats from September through to April.

If you have any concerns about your child at this stage please make an appointment to see your child’s classroom teacher. We look forward to a wonderful term of Teaching and Learning in Year 5 at Mill Park Primary School.


 * Year 5 Teachers **


 * // John Piraina //** **//Adam Horne Jessica Piraina//**

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Year 5 Leader