Welcome to Grade Six!

Our final year of primary school is an exciting and rewarding journey, designed to prepare students for a confident transition to secondary school.

Grade 6 students learn in a collaborative environment where teachers work together to support the learning and wellbeing of every child. Students are grouped for Reading and Mathematics to ensure teaching is responsive to their individual learning needs. Through our 1:1 iPad Program, technology is seamlessly integrated across all curriculum areas, enhancing engagement, creativity, collaboration and preparing students for high school.

From the beginning of the year, students are encouraged to develop independence, organisation and effective time management skills while setting high expectations for themselves. These skills help build confidence and prepare students for the increased responsibilities of secondary school.

Student wellbeing remains a strong focus throughout the year. Our wellbeing program is based on the Victorian Department of Education's Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR) initiative. Preston Primary School has a specialist team devoted to Wellbeing that delivers engaging lessons and activities, allowing students to explore important topics specifically related to students in Grade 6.

Term 1 is an exciting time as students settle into the routines and expectations of Grade 6. Alongside their academic learning, students participate in interschool sport and celebrate personal achievements. In Humanities, they explore democracy, with the highlight of the term being the Canberra Camp. Students also develop their communication skills through the Term 1 Speaking and Listening project, "Me Box."

In Term 2, students explore Biological Sciences, with a focus on how living things adapt to survive in different environments. As part of this unit, students visit Melbourne Zoo, where they investigate the relationship between animals, their habitats and the adaptations that help them survive.

Students also participate in the winter inter-school sports program, with opportunities to compete in a range of sports and represent the school at Cross Country events. Our Speaking and Listening inquiry, "Adapting to Survive," encourages students to research, prepare and confidently present their learning to an audience, while further developing their communication skills. Digital citizenship is another important focus during the term. Students strengthen their understanding of online safety and responsible technology use through the Alannah & Madeline Foundation's Digital Licence program.

Term 3 is filled with engaging learning experiences. Students participate in the Living and Growing program, developing an age-appropriate understanding of human growth and development. In Science, they explore Physics through investigations of light and electrical circuits, while also building their digital technologies skills by completing coding challenges using Code.org.

In Term 4, students explore Geography, with a focus on Asia and the Pacific region. As they prepare for the transition to secondary school, students participate in Year 7 Transition Day at their future high schools and reflect on their primary school journey. The year concludes with a Graduation Ceremony, a celebratory disco, and a memorable final excursion to Bounce.

Grade 6 provides many memorable experiences, leadership opportunities and special events, making it a rewarding and enjoyable final year of primary school.