Welcome to Grade 5!

The Grade 5 program is designed around the Victorian Curriculum, which provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to support lifelong learning, personal growth and active participation in their community.

Throughout the year, students develop important knowledge, skills and behaviours across all areas of the curriculum. Our teachers work closely together to ensure that learning is engaging, purposeful and responsive to the needs of every student.

Grade 5 is supported by a team of dedicated teachers who work collaboratively to help every student achieve their best. In Mathematics and Reading, students are grouped according to their individual learning needs. Teachers regularly monitor and track each student’s progress, allowing students to move between groups as their learning develops and their needs change.

For other learning areas, students remain with their home class. They also enjoy specialist programs including Drama, Art, Physical Education and Italian.

Our Grade 5 team is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where every student feels valued, challenged and encouraged to grow.

Literacy

Our Grade 5 English program supports students to develop as confident readers, writers, speakers and listeners. In Writing, students explore a range of text types, including narratives, information reports, persuasive texts and poetry, while developing their ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively.

Speaking and Listening are embedded throughout the year through class presentations, discussions and expos, giving students opportunities to build confidence and share their ideas.

Students can also extend their learning through opportunities such as the Grade 5 Darebin Yarning Conference and applying for a Grade 6 school leadership position in Term 4, developing confidence, leadership and a strong sense of responsibility.

Numeracy

In Grade 5, we strive to make Mathematics engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable for every student. Through our lessons, students develop the key mathematical skills of understanding, fluency, problem-solving, and reasoning, helping them to become confident and capable learners.

Students explore a range of mathematical concepts across Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. We combine explicit teaching with hands-on learning experiences and problem-solving activities that encourage students to think critically and apply their knowledge in real-life situations.

We use a variety of concrete materials, interactive activities, and digital technologies to support learning, build confidence, and reinforce new concepts. Our goal is to create a positive learning environment where students feel challenged, supported, and inspired to develop a lifelong appreciation of Mathematics.

ICT

Digital technologies are an important part of learning in Grade 5 and are thoughtfully integrated across the classroom program. Students develop their ICT skills through a range of curriculum areas, as well as dedicated technology lessons. These sessions focus on building confidence and capability in areas such as cyber safety, coding, online research, and using a variety of digital tools and apps to plan, create, communicate ideas, and collaborate on projects.

Homework

Homework is set each week and is designed to be completed over the course of the week. It typically includes both English and Mathematics tasks, while at other times students may be asked to complete project based learning activities. Students are also encouraged to read regularly at home and record their reading in a reading diary, helping to build strong literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading. 

Grade 5 Camp

It is an exciting year in Grade 5, highlighted by a two-night camp at Log Cabin Camp in Creswick. This memorable experience provides students with the opportunity to build confidence, resilience and teamwork through a range of fun and challenging activities, including orienteering, the giant swing, flying fox, initiative games, campfires and a disco. Students develop valuable collaboration and problem-solving skills while creating lasting memories with their classmates. To begin the adventure, students also enjoy a visit to Sovereign Hill, where they experience Australia's rich gold rush history through hands-on learning and exploration.

NAPLAN

At the beginning of March, Grade 5 students participate in NAPLAN (the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy). These assessments provide valuable information about students' progress in reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy. Later in the year, parents and the school receive individual student results, which help to inform future learning and support each student's ongoing growth and development.

Inter School Sports Program

Grade 5 students have the opportunity to participate in the school's Inter School Sports program during Terms 1 and 2. Held on Friday mornings, this program encourages students to develop new skills, build teamwork and sportsmanship, and enjoy friendly competition against other local schools. In Term 1, students can participate in cricket, tennis, hockey and volleyball. Term 2 offers netball, football, tee-ball, and soccer, with many sports featuring girls', boys' and mixed teams, ensuring opportunities for all students to be involved.

Grade 5 Units of Learning

In Grade 5, students explore engaging units across Science, History and Geography, building their knowledge, curiosity and understanding of the world around them.

• Science: Students investigate matter and its properties, changes to substances, Earth’s changing surface, natural hazards and Earth’s place in the solar system.
• History: Students explore The Australian Colonies 1800–1900, including migration, significant events and the experiences and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and migrants. This learning is supported by our camp to Sovereign Hill.
• Geography: Students investigate how people shape and manage places, natural hazards, sustainability and Australia’s connections with the wider world.

Grade 5 looks forward to a very exciting year ahead!