Homework Activity:  Click here to make a tables sheet for homework.  Check with your teacher to see what type of tables you are to practice.

Problem Solving Activities:  Click here to have a go at some fun, interactive maths problems.

Sudoku Puzzle Generator:  Click here to create a Sudoku puzzle that you can print out and have a go at.
 

KEY ASSESSMENT TASKS
Term 3 should involve completing two main Key Assessment Tasks.
How Do We Get The Message Across?
TASK 1.1:  Children design a front page of a newspaper.
DUE:  31 August

TASK 1.2:  Children participate in an inter-class debate to be presented at QuestFest.
DUE:  13 September 

HUMAN RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION (HRE)
An expert representative from Family Planning Australia will be on hand to discuss any sensitive questions or issues the children may have regarding changes in their lives.  These sessions are optional, though highly recommended and begin in Week 4.
A Parent Information evening is planned for 7 August to discuss with parents the topics covered.

INTERHOUSE SPORTS
Friday afternoon sports will involve the Year 6 classes participating in Interhouse Sports.  Teams from Mari, Gooroy, Gula & Waruma will play games against each other.

MATHLETICS & SPELLODROME
The school has paid for a year's subscription to the Mathletics website.  Children can access this on week days between 8:30am and 3:45pm.  It is one way for children to practise their tables and review maths concepts in a fun, challenging way.  Children can play online against other children from other Australian & New Zealand schools in an attempt to get into the list of top 10 students for the week.

Spellodrome is now available.

KEY ASSESSMENT TASK
Term 4's Unit of Excellence is titled: "What Makes a Great Day Out?". 
It primarily focuses on Tourism on the Sunshine Coast.
Children assume the role of a travel agent and organise a week long holiday package for a family of four to the Sunshine Coast.  This is to be done within a $2000 budget and must include accommodation, all meals and activities.

Task - Holiday Package
DUE:  17 October

MATHLETICS
The school has paid for a year's subscription to the Mathletics website.  Children can access this on week days between 8:30am and 3:45pm.  It is one way for children to practise their tables and review maths concepts in a fun, challenging way.  Children can play online against other children from other Australian & New Zealand schools in an attempt to get into the list of top 10 students for the week.

WELCOME TO BETH CONKLIN
6H has the privilege of hosting an international student teacher from Suny Cortland University in New York State.  I trust Beth will enjoy her prac experience for the term and indulge in the Aussie way of life.

PRIMARY ATHLETICS
The Primary Athletics Carnival is scheduled for Wednesday 26 July on the school oval and Thursday 27 July at the University sports fields.  A number of afternoons leading up to the carnival have been set aside (weather permitting) for athletics training and nominating into events.

HUMAN RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION (HRE)
An expert representative from Family Planning Australia will be on hand to discuss any sensitive questions or issues the children may have regarding changes in their lives.  These sessions are optional, though highly recommended.
A Parent Information evening is planned for 24 August to discuss with parents the topics covered.

QUESTFEST
Students and parents are invited to come along to school on the evening of Thursday 14 August to view some of the children's work from this term.

KEY ASSESSMENT TASKS
Term 3's Unit of Excellence is titled: "Professor, Why Is It So?". 
It primarily focuses on some of the different key concepts in the areas of Chemistry and Physics.

Task 1 - Science Experiment Video
DUE:  8 September

Task 2 - Experiment Diary
DUE 15 September

VOICES ON THE COAST
Anthony Griffis (Producer of MythBusters TV series) will talk to the children about TV scripting at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

KEY ASSESSMENT TASKS
Term 2's Unit of Excellence is titled: "Does a Picture Really Tell a Thousand Words". 
It focuses on TV commercial advertising and how it impacts on our lives.

Task 1 - Children write up an analysis of a TV commercial and consider the hidden message(s) within it.  Children discuss the target audience, setting and audio/visual aspects of the commercial.