Learning and Curriculum
Update from 6 Gold
Year 6 so far has been very busy and fun. It has been busy because we are now in our leadership roles and asked to do lots of jobs for the school. We now have Kindergarten buddies and we are expected to show respect and to be good role models. Recently, we received our badges and are now officially leaders of Good Samaritan.
We are anxiously awaiting to receive our school sports shirts,so that we can show that we are in Year 6 and are school leaders.
The teachers have been giving us lots of homework to prepare for high school. It has been a challenge for us but we have been doing well. We have had multiple high schools come to our school so they can tell us what challenges there are in high school and what we can do to fix them.
Soon we are going to Berry for camp. We are going to do lots of fun things and go on exciting adventures.
As it is our last year of primary school we have to live every day to the fullest, and be grateful for everything that will happen whether we like it or not. We have to work hard, cooperate and have fun.
We are so looking forward to the year ahead of us.
Ruby, Jacey, Zali, Xanthe, Jonas and Aston
Update from Year 6 Red
Starting Year 6 Red on January 31…
What has happened?
Leadership, buddies, wonder, human rights.. and so much more! But the real question, what was the best memory you’ve got of the experience? It's only the start of the year so we have many opportunities to change our future experiences, but how will the outcome turn out? In my opinion I think year 5 was the best year, but could year 6 beat it forever..?
All experiences that our classmates could view in Year 6 vary from 1-10 but let's try our best to make it 10/10!
February 14 2023 (Valentine’s day!)
On Valentine's day, the Holy Spirit High School came to visit our school and talked to Stage 3 about the best things you could see at Holy Spirit High School! Not much about actual Valentine’s day.
February 17 2023
Leadership badge! Everyone got their badge for being a member of Good Samaritan. We were absolutely proud I must say.
What Year 6 has experienced recently has made us one. A connection with each other, friendships and light. Having the ability to be in a space where you know you’re safe, loved and are free to make friends with whoever you want can make us feel filled with joy.
Written By Sophia Tang (6RED)
Update from Year 6 Blue
6 BLUE
What Year 6 Has Meant So Far
Year 6 so far has been fantastic! People usually refer to Year 6 as being a big challenge with obstacles to overcome. It definitely can be challenging, though the challenges are fun and the transition to Year 6 has been awesome.
Year 6 so far has meant one big word, “leadership”. We mean this in a good way. We all love being role models that the younger children look up to. In Year 6 you get lots of different opportunities to help you grow your leadership skills for high school.
One of the many exciting things about being in Year 6 is getting a Kinder buddy. Having a Kinder buddy is great fun, but it is also a learning opportunity. They are still learning how to behave and act at “Big School’’. Through the year we are excited about seeing all of the Kindergarten children grow and change into proud Good Samaritan students like us.
Some things that are exclusive to Year 6 include receiving a special sports t-shirt, a leadership badge and attending the Year 6 camp.
2023 is definitely shaping up as one to remember for so many great reasons!
Ruby G. and Ruby R. (6 Blue)
Year 6 Dragons’ Visit
Several staff from the St George-Illawarra Dragons visited Year 6 on Monday, 06 March, to launch their 2023 The Best You Can Be health and well-being resource. The resource was developed with input from the University of Wollongong. The aim of this initiative is to encourage our students to take responsibility for their day-to-day routines, physical and mental fitness, as well as how to treat others respectfully.
One of the visitors was Keeley Davis from the NRLW Dragons. Keeley was the youngest member of the Dragons' Inaugural Women's Premiership Squad in 2018 and her career trajectory since has been remarkable. She was selected in the Prime Minister's XIII team to face Papua New Guinea and impressed so much she was selected for the Jillaroos mere weeks later. Keeley now heads into her fifth season as a fixture in the New South Wales State of Origin team and now works for the Red V in the club's football and community departments.
News from Year 5
Year 5 Blue has had a great start to the year. We have been learning about expectations of Stage 3, how to be good leaders of the school and how to model Respectful, Responsible and Safe behaviours. We have also been learning about Characterisation. We have been learning to determine the difference between a character's feelings and a character's traits. 5 Blue have used this knowledge to begin to create their own character who will star in their own narrative. Watch this space for some amazing narratives!
