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Years 5 to 6

Years 5 to 6 at AICC

Building Independence and Deepening Knowledge

As students move into Years 5 and 6, they enter the final stage of their primary education at
AICC. This is a time of growing independence, deeper learning, and preparation for the
transition to secondary school. Our program challenges students to take greater ownership of
their learning while continuing to grow in character and faith. AICC’s holistic approach ensures
a safe, engaging, and Islamic values-driven environment throughout these important years.

A Broad and Balanced Curriculum

In Years 5 and 6, students study the full range of learning areas under the Victorian Curriculum:
English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, the Arts (Visual Arts and Drama),
Technologies, and the Humanities and Sciences. Alongside these, Arabic Language, Islamic
Studies, and Quran Recitation form an integral part of every week.
Much of the learning in these years is brought together through engaging termly inquiry themes
that range from colonial settlement and Earth’s place in space to energy, weather, and how
living things survive in extreme environments. Students extend their skills through hands-on
science, coding with tools such as Minecraft Education and Sphero robots, creative work in art
and drama, and excursions to places like Sovereign Hill, Parliament of Victoria, the Islamic
Museum, and the Victorian Space Science Education Centre. Across every subject, Islamic
perspectives and values are woven naturally into the learning.

Academic Rigour

Years 5 and 6 are a period of consolidation and extension. Our curriculum builds on the foundations established in earlier years, deepening students’ knowledge across literacy, numeracy, science, and the humanities. Lessons are designed to stretch thinking, develop independent study skills, and encourage students to apply what they learn in meaningful ways, preparing them well for the demands of secondary education.

Islamic Values Integration

At AICC, Islamic values remain woven into everyday learning. Students in Years 5 and 6 are encouraged to reflect more deeply on their faith, taking on greater responsibility as role models within the school community. Guided by our Islamic Ethos, they continue to develop a strong moral compass and a clear sense of who they are and what they stand for.

Individualised Learning

We recognise that every student learns differently, and our teachers provide the attention and support each child needs to flourish. In Years 5 and 6, we focus on building confidence, resilience, and the self-direction students will rely on as they move towards secondary school, ensuring no learner is left behind and every student is appropriately challenged.

Assessment, Reporting and Support

We monitor each student’s progress closely through ongoing classroom assessment, reading benchmarks, and standardised testing such as PAT and Essential Assessments. Parents receive
regular reports and meet with teachers throughout the year, with results available through Compass. Where a student would benefit from additional support or extension, our diagnostic assessments and intervention programs, including literacy, numeracy, and speech pathology support, help ensure they receive the right help at the right time.

Engaging Learning Environments

Our classrooms are dynamic, well-resourced spaces that make use of modern technology to enrich learning. We employ teaching methods that keep students engaged and curious, encouraging collaboration, problem-solving, and a genuine love of learning that carries beyond the classroom.

Parental Engagement

The partnership between home and school remains central as students grow more independent. Through regular communication and involvement, parents stay closely connected to their child’s progress, and together we provide the consistent support each student needs for a well-rounded educational journey.

Targets for Growth

AICC sets ambitious targets for continuous improvement, monitoring student progress, wellbeing, and the views of our families and staff. We celebrate achievement in all its forms, ensuring every child in Years 5 and 6 progresses academically and experiences a positive, enriching, and faith-centred education.

OUR VALUES

Faith

We put our faith (religion) at the heart of everything we do.

Leadership

We are genuine, supportive and do the right thing.

Respect

We respect and value all students, staff, and all members of our community.

Growth

We build a growth-focused culture – academically and professionally.

Excellence

We strive for excellence spiritually and academically.

Future Ready

We employ creativity and find solutions for real world situations.

Contact Us

Join us at AICC’s Years 3 to 4, where education is a holistic experience, nurturing not only academic excellence but also character development. Together, we strive for continuous growth, empowering students for a future of success and contributing positively to the wider community.

Contact Details

23-27 Blenheim Rd,
Newport VIC 3015

  • admin@aicc.vic.edu.au
  • (03) 9000 0177

    Contact Us

    Join us at AICC’s Years 3 to 4, where education is a holistic experience, nurturing not only academic excellence but also character development. Together, we strive for continuous growth, empowering students for a future of success and contributing positively to the wider community.

    Contact Details

    23-27 Blenheim Rd,
    Newport VIC 3015

    • admin@aicc.vic.edu.au
    • (03) 9000 0177