MacKillop Learning Community Year 5
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How big is a cubic meter?

Fri, Dec 5th, 2025

Last week, year 5 engaged in a practical lesson to develop a stronger conceptual understanding of volume. The students worked collaboratively to build a physical model of a three dimensional prism, allowing them to visualise just how large this unit of measurement actually is. This hands-on activity helped bridge the gap between abstract calculations and real-world space, giving the students a clear reference point for their future work on capacity and volume.

Week 9

Monday 8/12/25
Year 5 students will attend the water safety program at Greenmount Beach. For these sessions, students are required to bring swimmers, appropriate shoes (such as slides, thongs, or Crocs), a towel, a rashie shirt, and a drink bottle.
Tuesday 9/12/25
This will be a normal school day with regular classes.
Wednesday 10/12/25
The school Swimming Carnival. We will travel to the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre - Kingscliff. Students are required to bring swimmers, appropriate shoes (such as slides, thongs, or Crocs), a towel, a rashie shirt, and a drink bottle. Please note, there will be no canteen so students will need to bring in recess and lunch. They will have access to the canteen to buy a treat throughout the day.
Thursday 11/12/25
Christmas Carols will be held after school on the basketball courts. Year 5 students are asked to wear a Christmas shirt (or a white shirt) paired with denim shorts, as well as a Santa hat or Christmas-themed headwear.
Friday 12/12/25
Year 5 will attend another water safety session at Greenmount Beach. Please ensure your child packs their swimmers, shoes (slides, thongs, or Crocs), a towel, a rashie shirt, and a drink bottle for the day.

Week 10

Monday 15/12/25
This will be a normal school day.
Tuesday 16/12/25
At 10:00 am, Mr. McTaggart will present the Year 5 students with their 2026 Year 6 shirts in the classroom, and parents are encouraged to attend. Following this, at 11:00 am, we will attend the End of Year Mass in the Doyle Centre, where the Kindergarten to Year 6 awards will be presented to our recipients.
Wednesday 17/12/25
This will be our final day of school for 2025. We will hold an assembly to say goodbye to Year 6, celebrate the school year, and wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Please note there will be no awards presented at this assembly.

Monday, Dec 8th	Light The Way - 8:40 All are welcome! Beach Safety Years 4, 5 & 6
Wednesday, Dec 10th	Swimming Carnival Years 3 - 6
Thursday, Dec 11th	K-Y6 Instrumental Showcase - 10am Christmas Carols - 6pm
Friday, Dec 12th	School Assembly Beach Safety Years 4, 5 & 6
Monday, Dec 15th	Kindergarten Graduation 9:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday, Dec 16th	10:00 am Yr 5 - Year 6 shirt presentation End of year Mass and Kinder - Year 6 Awards in the Doyle Centre-11:00 am
Wednesday, Dec 17th	Final assembly of the year. Final day of school for 2025
Thursday, Dec 18th	No school
Friday, Dec 19th	No school