A Day in the Life - 5/6 Reef

A Day in the Life of Year 5 & 6 

At Living Waters, Years 5 & 6 is where students grow into confident, capable learners and leaders. Each day balances faith, fitness, literacy, numeracy, inquiry, and wellbeing in a rhythm that helps every child flourish. 

Session 1 (8:20am – 10:20am) 

• Fitness – daily movement builds wellbeing, teamwork, and focus. 
• Devotion / Worship / Assembly – fellowship, prayer, and reflection to begin the day with purpose. 
• Literacy – small, targeted groups extend skills in phonics, grammar, writing, and comprehension. 

Key learning outcome: Students strengthen reading fluency, expand vocabulary, and develop confidence as communicators and writers. 

 

Session 2 (11:00am – 1:00pm) 

Mathematics – concrete, pictorial, and abstract strategies develop flexible problem-solving, reasoning, and real-world application. 

Key learning outcome: Students refine fluency in number, algebra, and problem-solving while applying maths across contexts. 

Project Based Learning (PBL) – Students engage in rich, hands-on learning experiences where real-world problems drive inquiry, collaboration, and creativity. Through investigation, design, and reflection, learners integrate knowledge and skills across curriculum areas while pursuing projects that connect to their interests, questions, and community. PBL encourages student agency, deep thinking, and authentic application of learning. 

Key learning outcome: Students develop critical and creative thinking skills, demonstrating the ability to plan, collaborate, and communicate effectively while producing meaningful, real-world solutions. 

 

Session 3 (1:40pm – 2:50pm) 

• Silent Reading – a calm transition from the playground, building stamina and joy in reading. 
• Christian Studies – students explore faith, spirituality, and the life of Jesus in a safe and inclusive environment. 
• Specialist experiences: Weekly PE & Sport, Arrernte Language & Cultural learning, Music, Art and community events add variety and adventure. 

In Years 5 & 6, students at Living Waters strengthen their academic foundations, deepen their faith, and step forward with confidence as adventurous, compassionate learners who are ready for secondary school and beyond. 

Why this matters for your child 

In Years 5 & 6, learning is about much more than preparation for secondary school. Students are: 

Strengthening core literacy and numeracy skills to think critically and communicate clearly. 

Building faith and resilience through devotion, Christian Studies, and wellbeing programs. 

Developing independence and leadership, with growing responsibility in projects, care groups, and community events. 

Learning to apply their knowledge in real-world and creative contexts, preparing them to step confidently into the next stage of schooling. 

At Living Waters, Year 5 & 6 students flourish as capable, compassionate, and adventurous learners — ready to shine in secondary school and beyond.