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Grade 6

This page provides a glimpse into Grade 6  at OLHC.
​See below for curriculum information, recent events and unit of inquiry support.

letter to parents 

​For all the Grade 6 beginning of the year information, staff faces and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) go here:

Curriculum map

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.

Our Grade 6 team

Unit watch term 1
Making Democracy

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Central Idea-It is important to understand the values of your community, the rules that are designed to protect your rights, and the responsibilities you have to others.
Lines of Inquiry-
•Values of Australian Democracy
•The Three Levels of Government
•Elections In Australia
•Making An Argument
•Being A Leader

Grade 6
Unit of Inquiry Hotlist of Websites 2021

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.

Making democracy -term 1


http://www.peo.gov.au/
  - home page – all activities and major links embedded here

http://www.peo.gov.au/multimedia/videos.html  videos –aust government
http://bit.ly/1AsMiek - a nation needs a capital
http://bit.ly/1FPsfr6 Westminster system
http://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/index.php  w’bool city council
http://ab.co/1D4SO67 federation BTN
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3845640.htm  Senate BTN clip
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3830581.htm Parliament House
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3934588.htm  Governor general BTN
http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s3939299.htm Constitution BTN
http://bit.ly/1AxubEn  Alfred Deakin father of federation


​Other Useful sites

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
  • 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
Integrated Studies, the arts, research, videos and images
  • 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
Mathematics
  • 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
English
  • 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
Science
  • 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- support for parents

This Power Point provides background information on the procedures for our home reading program and the word documents briefly outline a series of simple tips for parents to help their child with reading and the writing genres your children will be working on.
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  • Home
  • School Information
    • Contact us
    • Staff
    • School Leaders 2021
    • Contextual Statement
    • Vision and Mission
    • Annual report to school community
    • School Logo
    • Uniform
    • School Times and Dates
    • OLHC Learner Profile
  • Curriculum
    • Curriculum support >
      • Literacy Pro
    • Units of Inquiry- Term 1 - 2021
    • Foundation
    • Grade 1
    • Grade 2
    • Grade 3
    • Grade 4
    • Grade 5
    • Grade 6
    • Mathematics
    • Physical Education & Sport
    • The Arts >
      • Performing Arts
      • Visual Arts
    • Digital Technologies
  • Calendar
    • Current events at OLHC
    • Websites & Readings for OLHC Parents
    • Kid's Corner
  • Welcome from Fr. Lawrie
    • Parish
  • School & Parish - Our Community
  • Mini Vinnies
  • Documents
    • SAC Constitution
    • Uniform Price List
    • Canteen Price List
    • Administration of Medication Form
    • Child Safety
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Student Medical/Asthma Form
    • Active After School Program Application Form
    • Enrolment Application
    • Prospectus
    • NCCD Consent Form
    • Trainee Applications
  • Employment Opportunities
  • OLHC- Master Plan animation
  • Sustainability @ OLHC
  • Catholic Social teachings @ OLHC
  • Responding to the Royal Commission