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)

• Devotion / Worship / Assembly – fellowship, prayer, and reflection to begin the day with purpose.
• Fitness – daily movement builds wellbeing, teamwork, and focus.
• 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.
• Integrated Inquiry – Science, HASS, Technology, and the Arts come together in authentic, project-based learning. Students read, research, and create meaningful texts based on their interests and wonderings.
• Health & Care Groups – Bounce Back lessons and daily check-ins support self-regulation, resilience, and positive friendships.

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

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.
• End of Day Reflections – share learning, give feedback, and close with prayer before heading home.

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 — 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.