I am excited to introduce myself as your child’s Grade 5 teacher this year! My name is Ms Meldrum, and I’m looking forward to getting to know both your children and you over the coming months.

In Grade 5 we’ve had another fantastic month of learning in the classroom. Here's a look at what we've been up to:

English:
We’ve been exploring the works of author Jackie French, diving into her engaging stories and examining how she creates such vivid and imaginative worlds. Students have started their own imaginative writing pieces, inspired by the ideas and themes we’ve discussed in class. We can’t wait to see how their creativity unfolds!

Maths:
In maths, we've been focusing on place value and decimal places. Students have been working hard to strengthen their understanding of how numbers are structured and how decimals fit into the number system.

Science:
Our science unit is all about living things. Students have been learning about the characteristics of living organisms, and we’ve had some great discussions on how we can classify different living things based on their traits and needs.

HASS (History and Social Science):
In HASS, we’ve been diving into the Gold Rush. Students have been learning about this significant period in Australian history, exploring the impacts it had on the people, economy, and society at the time. It’s been fascinating to see how the Gold Rush shaped the nation!

Looking forward to another month of exciting learning ahead!