This page provides a glimpse into grades 5 at OLHC.
See below for curriculum information, recent events and unit of inquiry support.
See below for curriculum information, recent events and unit of inquiry support.
Letter to Grade 5 Parents
For all the Grade 5 beginning of the year information, staff faces and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) go here:
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Curriculum Map - 2022
The following attachment is a curriculum overview for 2021 that maps out the focus for each area of study. For more specific information, parents are encouraged to speak directly to their child's classroom teacher.
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Our grade 5 team
Unit Watch Term 3
Knowing Asia
Central Idea : An exploration of the location, cultures and geographical diversity of the major countries in the South East Asian region in relation to Australia
Lines of inquiry
- How does geography affect cultures and traditions?
- How does Australia connect with the countries of Asia?
- What are some of the skills required to effectively work with and in the countries of Asia?
Grade 5
Unit of Inquiry Hotlist of Websites 2022
The following websites are listed to assist students, teachers and parents with the various units of inquiry we explore at OLHC. This is not an exhaustive list but merely a starting point for discovery.
Australian Artists
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Other Useful sites
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Information Technology
- http://bit.ly/2riNtuR Caritas curriculum links
- http://www.caritas.org.au/learn/catholic-social-teaching Catholic Social Teaching
- http://www.caritas.org.au/learn/catholic-social-teaching/educational-toolkit Educational Toolkit
- http://www.pics4learning.com/ -Pics4Learning - image library that is safe and free for education.
- http://www.photosforclass.com/ -Photos for use in the classroom
- http://www.coolaustralia.org/ Cool Australia
- http://bit.ly/2pzWQ7Y- ARTSEDGE Lessons for Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- http://www.kiddle.co/ Safe visual search engine for kids
- http://www.watchknowlearn.org/ Free educational videos
- splash.abc.net.au/home#!/home ABC -games & videos mapped to the curriculum
- http://gws.ala.org/ _ great websites for kids- across all areas of study and ages.
- http://www.studyladder.com.au/ Studyladder- range of educational activities
- http://www.dkfindout.com/uk/ -DK series- find out about...
- http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/ Educational games for building foundation math and language skills
- http://bit.ly/2E3a7ge MATHS Glossary for parents and children
- https://au.ixl.com/signin/olhc IXL Maths
- http://www.transum.org/Software/ Wide range of math activities
- http://bit.ly/1OxeRx6 -Create a graph- ICT tool for data collection
- https://www.khanacademy.org/ -Khan Academy online mathematical tutorials for all learners
- http://www.readwritethink.org/ READ WRITE THINK -a wide range of literacy support materials
- http://www.sunshineonline.com.au/ reading material -un:olhcw pw:olhcw
- http://www.uniteforliteracy.com/ - a wide range of easy to read books for junior classes
- http://www.magickeys.com/books/ stories online
- http://bit.ly/2m68lWw 100 stories online
- http://bit.ly/1gcmafb Tumblebooks
- http://www.spellingcity.com/ Spelling City
- http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ Science activities and resources
- https://mysteryscience.com/ science lessons - all levels
- http://easyscienceforkids.com/science facts and activities for young kids.
- http://bbc.in/1jC6PpQ BBC science for children- search by age group
Information Technology
- http://www.abcya.com/ ICT games and activities for children
- http://www.e-learningforkids.org/ E Learning for kids
- http://bit.ly/1OxeRx6 -Create a graph- ICT tool for data collection
- http://bit.ly/1h246k8 Keyboarding skills and games
- http://bit.ly/1awrCys create your own Venn diagram
Home reading in the senior school- Parent presentation
Please find attached a copy of the presentation that outlines the both the approach in the senior school and tips for success at home. Enjoy.
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Trips, events and key dates
