This year in plain English

English

Reads longer novels and information texts, writes persuasive and narrative pieces, learns to plan, edit and give opinions with reasons.

Maths

Fractions, decimals and percentages, large numbers, area and volume, angles, and simple data and chance.

Science & Technology

Hands-on investigations: energy, earth and space, living things, and designing simple digital solutions.

HSIE

Australian history (federation, migration) and geography of Australia and Asia.

English

Studies novels, poetry, film and media. Writes analytical essays and creative pieces; marks reward ideas and evidence, not memorising.

Maths

Algebra, equations, ratios, Pythagoras, probability and statistics. Showing working matters.

Science

Cells, forces, chemical change and ecosystems, with lab work and written reports.

History & Geography

Ancient and medieval history; landscapes, water and liveability in geography.