A Window into Year 5

Time for a snapshot of what's been happening in Year 5...

Firstly, here's a reflection on Year 5 History lessons from one of our Year 5 students, Angelita:

History lessons in the library

On Wednesday we went to the library to do History. We learnt about the early days of the Moreton Bay settlement. We learnt all about the convicts and how hard their life was. We even got to write a made up story about convicts to hop into their shoes and let our minds investigate how their lives were. We also used iPads and we used our QR scanner app that took us to an amazing site about the Brisbane windmill that the convicts had built in 1828. We completed a task on our iPad about the settlements and highlighted all the important words and sentences that stood out. So now we know bits about the early days of the Moreton Bay settlement.

Photo and reflection by Angelita

With access to their own devices, students no longer have to wait in line for these valued resources. They can use digital learning tools whenever they need to during the school day, and access their work outside school hours as well.

Manga High provides maths drill online in an engaging format with instant feedback on students' performance.

Learning spaces are flexible. Chairs and tray tables can be easily moved to create more floor space, dragged into large circles, small groups or rows.

Carpet mats extend learning spaces to the breezy verandahs.

Movable furniture allows configuration for different group sizes.