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Posts By Dan Naden

  • June 10, 2022
  • Dan Naden
  • · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue

Recently, we have started looking at information report writing. We’ve been learning about Australian Pioneers and next week we will begin creating dioramas and reports on some of the events that shaped Australia into the country we know today.

Before we start writing this report, we had a go at creating some brand new mythical creatures. Some of us combined some existing ones together, and others made something entirely new. We needed to organise our information under appropriate sub headings, and include facts about our creature.

Creating reports about our mythical creatures

We have also started a new class novel called “Blabbermouth”. It is the story of a mute girl named Rowena, who is starting at a new school. She has some struggles fitting in, so we tried to put ourselves in her shoes and describe a scene from her point of view.

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Describing and drawing some of the scenes from our class novel. 

The First Fleet

  • May 27, 2022
  • Dan Naden
  • · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue

During HASS this term, we have been learning about Australian history. We have been investigating some of the most significant events in our history and one of those was the arrival of the First Fleet. We learnt many facts about the First Fleet and we used this information to draw a ship!

We’ve also been reading about the impact the arrival of Europeans had on our indigenous population in our class novel Young Dark Emu. We now know that there were many unfortunate conflicts that occurred because of many of these significant events, but it is especially important that we continue to recognise Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of this land.

The Easter Story in Year Five

  • April 1, 2022
  • Dan Naden
  • · Uncategorized · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue · Year 5 Gold

During the season of Lent, we have been thinking about the great sacrifice that Jesus made for us. We have already written Lenten Promises and prayers, and displayed these across our classroom and in the front office.

We have now started to take a closer look at the Easter Story. We retold the story on our iPads, and will now use this as a plan to create a whole class Stop Motion video using lego! We are working in small groups to film individual parts of the story, and while this is happening, we have also been rehearsing for our upcoming STATIONS OF THE CROSS assembly. We’ve had to learn our lines and practise our scenes ready to begin filming next week.

Here are some sneak peak photos – and stay tuned for the finished products very soon!

Year Five Museum Excursion

  • November 1, 2021
  • Dan Naden
  • · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue · Year 5 Gold

On Wednesday, 27th October, the year five students travelled to the WA Museum Boola Bardip to learn about the history of Western Australia. Boola Bardip means many stories in Whadjuk Nyoongar; the Country on which the Museum sits.

We worked in small groups to explore the museum and we learnt about the significance, history and identity of WA. We discovered different ways the Aboriginal peoples remain connected to the land and we understand the importance of working together to continue to sustain this beautiful land we share.

Despite the weather, we had a fantastic day and we can’t wait to explore more of these themes in class over the remainder of term four.

Numero Tournament

  • October 22, 2021
  • Dan Naden
  • · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue · Year 5 Gold

Please click on the link below to read all about our Numero tournament!

Download (PDF, 6.6MB)

First Aid Incursion

  • September 11, 2021
  • Dan Naden
  • · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue · Year 5 Gold

This week, we had the chance to brush up on our first aid skills. Hopefully we never need to use these skills, but in case we do, we revised the DRS ABCD acronym and practised how to put our friends into the recovery position in an emergency.

Our instructor also told us about the St John of God FIRST RESPONDERS app, which we would highly recommend downloading!

 

Year Five Newsletter – Term Three

  • July 22, 2021
  • Dan Naden
  • · Uncategorized · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue · Year 5 Gold

Welcome back Year Five Families!

We hope you had a safe and relaxing break, despite restrictions still have a slight effect for half of the break.

Please click the link below to view the newsletter for our term ahead in Year Five.

Download (PDF, 3.48MB)

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Louise Armistead & Dan Naden

Year Five Teachers

Scribbler’s Festival Excursion

  • June 4, 2021
  • Dan Naden
  • · Year 5

This week, we had the amazing opportunity to travel into the city to attend the Scribbler’s Festival held at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco.

We got to listen to the stories of two Australian authors and what inspired them to become writers.

RA Spratt and Jessica Townsend spoke about the importance of reading, and using your creativity to create any imaginary world you like. It was a fantastic day out, and we look forward to discovering more of the magic these two authors bring via their books, throughout the year!

Number Patterns and Algebra CHALLENGE

  • November 10, 2020
  • Dan Naden
  • · Uncategorized

This week in Year Five, we have been investigating number patterns and algebra. Students worked in pairs for an “escape room” type maths challenge. When groups solved a puzzle, they then received a clue to the whereabouts of the next QR code which would reveal the next question.

We had to work in teams to solve different number puzzles

Some of the puzzles were very tricky, and we had to use trial and error to work them out.

After many attempts, Mikelah and Oakleigh were so excited to finally solve one of the challenges

We felt under a bit of pressure to solve the puzzles and move on to the next clue. Especially when other teams were overtaking us!

In one of the challenges, we needed to continue the pattern with the counters.

Izzy and Louis couldn’t find clue #7 which was hidden outside!

The counter challenge was extremely tough!

Year 5 Numero Tournament

  • October 23, 2020
  • Dan Naden
  • · Year 5 · Year 5 Blue · Year 5 Gold

Please click on the link below to read all about our fun day of Numero !

Download (PDF, 17MB)

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