Dear Parents/Carers,
As we approach the end of Term 2, it is hard to believe that there is only one week remaining before the school holidays! It has been a busy and productive term, and we are so proud of the effort and growth our Grade 5 students have demonstrated across all learning areas.
GMHBA stadium, home to the Geelong Football Club was also the location of an exciting STEM learning experience at the start of the month for a lucky group of our students! Participants were involved in a range of dynamic scientific experiments and activities, using problem solving, statistical analysis and observation skills to explore the science and mathematics behind football. We are so proud of our students for beautifully representing Riverwalk Primary School and our commitment to excellence!
Over the past two weeks, our Stand Up Project (SUP) leaders have been teaching our year 2 and 3 students about bullying and how to be positive upstanders. We are incredibly proud of how dedicated they’ve been in this role and the amazing guidance they’ve provided to their younger peers. Well done SUP leaders!
This week, a group of students had the exciting opportunity to participate in a creative writing workshop. They worked alongside other young writers, developing their skills and exploring ways to make their writing more engaging and effective. Students returned with new ideas and strategies that they are eager to apply in the classroom.
As we move into colder months, we would like to remind families that students are expected to wear the approved Riverwalk Primary School uniform, including school jumpers, jackets and hats, to help promote a sense of belonging and pride in our school community. Casual caps are not part of the school uniform and students will be asked to place them in their bags; repeated occurrences may result in the cap being temporarily confiscated and returned at a later time. Students may wear either the academic or sports uniform as their daily option. Families requiring support accessing uniform items, including uniform vouchers, are encouraged to contact the school office confidentially.
Semester 1 reports will soon be available for parents and carers to access. Reports provide an overview of your child’s progress and achievements throughout the first half of the year. We encourage families to take the time to celebrate successes and discuss goals for continued growth during Semester 2.
As we head into the final week of term, we thank our students for their ongoing commitment to learning and our families for their continued support. We look forward to finishing the term strongly and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday break!
The Year 5 Team – Rachel Lindorff, Inger Bride, Ana Mitchell, Anne Louise Kiteley, Lauren Mayberry
Key Dates:
Whole School Assembly – Friday June 19th, 2026 (Week 9)
Last Day of Term 2 – Friday June 26th, 2026 1:30pm Finish.
Year 5/6 Swimming – Monday 20th-Friday 24th July (please look on Compass for further information)
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!
- 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
Time
Investigations
Geography
Interconnections
Sustainable designs to solve community problems
Wellbeing
Visible Wellbeing
Acts of Kindness
Healthy and Respectful Relationships
Excellence Certificates:
Week 7
5A Larkin
5B Arlo
5C Mike
5D Aurora
Week 8
5A Erika
5B Jeevan
5C Sama
5D Fatima
Week 9
5A Sophia
5B Lucy
5C Shree
5D Arjun
