MacKillop Learning Community Year 5
Year 5 Blog
Stepping into the Unknown
Fri, Mar 6th, 2026
We are so proud!
It has been a joy to watch the students step out of their comfort zones recently. Whether it was tackling the challenges at Springloaded, taking risks with new concepts in their learning, or showing kindness and bravery on the playground, their confidence is truly growing.
English: Figurative Language
We have been learning a lot about figurative devices and how to incorporate them into our writing to make it more descriptive and engaging. Some examples we have explored include:
Similes: Comparing things using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., as brave as a lion).
Metaphors: Saying something is something else (e.g., the classroom was a beehive of activity).
Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things (e.g., the wind whistled through the trees).
Onomatopoeia: Words that sound like the noise they describe (e.g., bang, sizzle, or splash).
Buddies
Last Friday, we had our very first Buddy Visit! It was wonderful to see the students connecting with their younger peers. We had a fantastic time playing games with each other and beginning the journey of getting to know our buddies. These sessions are so important for building leadership skills and a sense of community across the school.
Assembly
Year 5 are presenting at assembly this week! We would love to see you there!
Springloaded
We have our final session of Springloaded next Friday. It has been wonderful to see the students building their physical confidence and having so much fun.
Run Club
Lace up your sneakers! Run Club will take place on Friday mornings during Weeks 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Time: 7:30 am – 8:00 am.
Student Conferences
A big thank you to all the families who attended our Learning Conferences in Week 6. The students took great pride in sharing their work and discussing their personal learning goals with you.
Homework Changes
Please note a slight change to our routine. Homework folders will now be brought to school on Wednesday and returned to students on Wednesday. This ensures a consistent weekly cycle for the class.
NAPLAN
On Wednesday, we begin our NAPLAN assessments. The schedule is as follows:
Week 7: Wednesday & Thursday
Week 8: Monday & Tuesday
Make-up Tests: Week 8 Wednesday & Thursday
We want to remind the students that we are already incredibly proud of them. While these tests are one way to show what they have learned, they don't capture everything that makes each student unique. We are here to support each and every one of them throughout the process. Just do your best—that is all we ever ask!
Premier’s Reading Challenge: Login Details
To help everyone get started with the Premier’s Reading Challenge, we will be pasting each student's unique login information and password into their diaries this Monday. Please keep these details safe, as students will need them to log their books online throughout the challenge. Have fun reading!
| Monday, Mar 9th | LTW @ 8:40 in MPC Canteen |
| Tuesday, Mar 10th | |
| Wednesday, Mar 11th | Canteen NAPLAN Years 3 and 5 |
| Thursday, Mar 12th | NAPLAN Years 3 and 5 |
| Friday, Mar 13th | Assembly @ 8:50 in MPC Canteen Springloaded Walk for Water Fundraiser. Please see the flyer in the parents' resource section. |
| Saturday, Mar 14th | |
| Sunday, Mar 15th | |
| Monday, Mar 16th | LTW @ 8:40 in MPC . NAPLAN Years 3 and 5 |
| Tuesday, Mar 17th | NAPLAN Years 3 and 5. St Patrick’s Feast Day |
| Wednesday, Mar 18th | Canteen. NAPLAN Make-Up Assessments. |
| Thursday, Mar 19th | NAPLAN Make-Up Assessments. St Joseph’s Feast Day |
| Friday, Mar 20th | Assembly @ 8:45 in MPC. Canteen. Harmony Day Gold coin donation for Project Compassion. Please see the flyer in the parents’ resource section. |
| Saturday, Mar 21st | |
| Sunday, Mar 22nd |
Holiday Birthdays:
Mr Bugden
WEEK 7 (13th March)
Indie & Ruby
Lleyton
Lennox
NIL
NIL
NIL
WEEK 8 (20th March)
Archer
Aadvik & Ivy
Flynn
NIL
NIL
Aadvik
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