The students in Class 6CK have returned to school with great spirit and enthusiasm, in spite of the hot weather. It has been a pleasure to welcome everyone back and to get to know the four delightful new people who have joined our class. The students are clearly all enjoying the privileges that come as a result of being the elders of the Primary School; namely, access to ping pong tables and the responsibility of carrying important notices to other classrooms!
An exploration of Ancient Roman civilisation and its lasting influence on modern society (government, infrastructure, libraries, education, alphabet, justice system etc) is our first Main Lesson for the year. We have transitioned from last year’s Greek theme with engaging stories of Alexander the Great’s exploits and military conquests. This study has provoked GREAT questions for discussion (Why was he great? Was he great?) and given the students the opportunity to express the growing complexity of their thoughts and feelings.
A focus this year will be on honing our speaking and listening skills, beginning with constructing logical arguments for debates and working our way up to our individual Yellow Lantern speeches later in the year. In the past two weeks we have been having circle conversations in pairs, taking turns to talk and listen to one another on any given subject. The Roman Emperor Claudius had sound advice for us all on this topic: ‘Say not always what you know, but always know what you say’.
To bring this theme to a close, we will perform our class play ‘We are the Romans’ towards the end of term. Script writing and development starts this week, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to practise our skills and to collaborate in a joyful musical and artistic venture. Last year, our class play was a strong element in strengthening class bonds and fostering greater understanding of one another. It also provided us with lots of laughs together.
In the past two weeks, the students have cracked the code of Roman numerals, delved into a class story about a Greek slave boy in Rome (Milon and the Lion), sketched the Colosseum, written newspaper articles, engaged in Science experiments with Michael, learned new eurythmy movements with Renelle, enjoyed shared sport sessions with our neighbours in 6L, and reconnected with their Class 2 buddies on a trip down to the creek. We are truly looking forward to a spirit of carpe diem in the term ahead!
Karen Ashbury and Clare Scown
Class 6 Teachers
An exploration of Ancient Roman civilisation and its lasting influence on modern society (government, infrastructure, libraries, education, alphabet, justice system etc) is our first Main Lesson for the year. We have transitioned from last year’s Greek theme with engaging stories of Alexander the Great’s exploits and military conquests. This study has provoked GREAT questions for discussion (Why was he great? Was he great?) and given the students the opportunity to express the growing complexity of their thoughts and feelings.
A focus this year will be on honing our speaking and listening skills, beginning with constructing logical arguments for debates and working our way up to our individual Yellow Lantern speeches later in the year. In the past two weeks we have been having circle conversations in pairs, taking turns to talk and listen to one another on any given subject. The Roman Emperor Claudius had sound advice for us all on this topic: ‘Say not always what you know, but always know what you say’.
To bring this theme to a close, we will perform our class play ‘We are the Romans’ towards the end of term. Script writing and development starts this week, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to practise our skills and to collaborate in a joyful musical and artistic venture. Last year, our class play was a strong element in strengthening class bonds and fostering greater understanding of one another. It also provided us with lots of laughs together.
In the past two weeks, the students have cracked the code of Roman numerals, delved into a class story about a Greek slave boy in Rome (Milon and the Lion), sketched the Colosseum, written newspaper articles, engaged in Science experiments with Michael, learned new eurythmy movements with Renelle, enjoyed shared sport sessions with our neighbours in 6L, and reconnected with their Class 2 buddies on a trip down to the creek. We are truly looking forward to a spirit of carpe diem in the term ahead!
Karen Ashbury and Clare Scown
Class 6 Teachers