Class 5/6 have immersed in the rich cultural epoch of Ancient Greece this term.  Our daily fitness and games lessons have been focused upon learning and practising the skills and attitudes that will see the Class 5s shine in the upcoming Greek Olympics at Perth Waldorf School.  Strength, Grace and Truth are emphasised to bring out the best in all participants.  We have been running, hurling javelins and the discus, and even tried our hand at Greco-Roman wrestling!  The Class 6s have been patient mentors, sharing their skills and experience with their younger classmates.

We have also began a journey back in time with our Australian History, providing a path to inquire about past and present.  Our main lesson has been evoking great empathy and respect for others, whilst we learn the stories, successes and struggles of the early days.  Class 5/6 have written from the perspective of convicts, interwoven geography whilst using and drawing maps, taken hand at building tall ships, have had honest discussions about the devastation Indigenous Australians faced, and have demonstrated an appreciation and wonder for the country we live in today. 

Recently, we also successfully performed our class play, ‘The Golden Apple of Discord’.  After a dress rehearsal that the class described as, “less than ideal” (not their actual words), they impressed us with their ability to focus and lift their performance for the evening show.  We felt so proud of what they learned and achieved and the way they worked as a team!  With the help of our wonderful parents and carers we also raised over $200 for our camp budget.  Thank you all for your wonderful generosity.

Looking ahead, the class splits into separate year levels for main lessons as Class 6 enters the ‘high school transition program’ and begins their Ancient Rome main lesson with Jiffy.  Class 5 will be starting ‘The World of Mathematics’ with Ashley and take the opportunity to review some of the maths concepts and skills that we have covered so far on our journey together.  Jess will continue her Literacy main lesson and invaluable learning support role for the remainder of the term.  We will come back together each day after recess for our practice lessons and specialist subjects.

A time of challenge and change but also opportunity.  We look forward to seeing the children continue to learn and grow in such a positive way.

Warmly,

Ashley & Jess