Dear Parents/Carers
It’s been a busy couple weeks…..
Last week, our Grade 5/6’s swapped their usual classroom lessons for a jam packed 3 days at the Billabong Ranch in Echuca. From testing their aim at archery to riding camels, feeding farm animals and gliding across the water on paddleboats, each day was packed with excitement. Students also tackled obstacle and low ropes courses and tried their hand at backflips on the bungee trampoline, building their teamwork and resilience skills along the way! The team at Billabong Ranch were blown away by the 5/6’s positive attitude towards giving each activity a go. The nights were stacked with unforgettable moments, including a mesmerising fire-throwing performance and an energetic student-led talent show which showcased dance performances, singing, poetry and even close-up magic! A massive thank you to Ms. Cameron and Ms. Lindorff for organising the camp and ensuring every student had a fun, safe, and memorable three days!
McKillop College’s Werribee campus welcomed our Grade 5 students for a special tour and a front-row seat to their student-led production of SpongeBob: The Musical! Their energetic performance showcased the incredible talents of McKillop’s senior students, leaving the Grade 5’s inspired and excited to be starting their secondary school journey in the coming years. The students represented our school beautifully, touring a wonderful campus and even having the chance to chat with peers from other local primary schools.
The Year 5 Team – Rachel Lindorff, Inger Bride, Ana Mitchell, Anne Louise Kiteley, Lauren Mayberry
Key Dates:
Whole School Assembly – Friday June 5th, 2026 (Week 7)
King’s Birthday Public Holiday – Monday June 8th, 2026
Curriculum Day – Friday June 12th, 2026
Whole School Assembly – Friday June 19th, 2026 (Week 9)
Last Day of Term 2 – Friday June 26th, 2026 1:30pm Finish.
Important Reminders:
- Brain Food – Please pack a healthy fruit or vegetable snack everyday. Students are provided with time during the day to fuel their brains!
- Uniform – Please ensure your child is in the correct school uniform with the Riverwalk logo.
- Reading Journal – Please remember to bring in your at home reading journals each week.
Our Learning:
English
Prefixes and Suffixes
Morphology
Text Analysis of Jackie French and Bruce Whatley’s books Flood, Fire and Drought
Maths
Data
Decimal Place Value
Percentages
Investigations
Geography
Interconnections
Trade Routes
Australia and Asia Pacific Relations
Wellbeing
Visible Wellbeing
Acts of Kindness
Healthy and Respectful Relationships
Excellence Certificates
Week 4
5A Elijah
5B Bentleigh
5C Patrick
5D Avi
Week 5
5A Alisa
5B Jack
5C Sivan
5D Nash
Week 6
5A Japneet
5B Amayra
5C Parneet
5D Rumaysa
