Thrive in Year 5 at Pembroke

Ours is a strong and diverse community where every student can find their place, emboldened by the power of co-education. Our learning and caring culture is underpinned by our School Values of bravery, curiosity, kindness, inclusivity, uniqueness, honesty, service and respect.

Year 5 offers a precious gateway for students to develop academically, socially and emotionally, enabling them to progress with confidence into the final chapter of Junior School in Year 6. This paves the way for a smooth transition to Year 7 in our vibrant Middle School as they enter the crucial and exciting stage of young adolescent schooling.

During Years 5 and 6 at Pembroke, students add rigour and sophistication to their literacy and numeracy as well as other fundamental curriculum aspects. Guided by highly skilled and specialist teachers, they apply their skills and knowledge to assignments and course work as they undertake more independent learning in readiness for their middle years’ education.

Pembroke students engage in deep learning and explorations through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. This culminates in the Year 6 IB PYP Exhibition, a capstone experience where the cohort investigates issues close to their heart as they strive to shape a hopeful future together.

Our learners embrace weekly enrichment lessons led by a dedicated teacher to complement their daily studies. Students identified as having high academic potential are supported by targeted withdrawal sessions to elevate mathematical skills and critical and high order thinking.

Analytical reasoning and complex problem solving also come to the fore in our trailblazing Junior Ethics Program where all students from Reception to Year 6 deeply contemplate our power to make ethical decisions. In our context as a non-denominational school, we believe in spiritual exploration, acceptance of diverse faiths and authentic understanding of belief systems from across the globe.

Beyond the classroom, a hallmark of a Pembroke education is our experiential learning programs. This includes our Year 5 Camp at Wellington on the River Murray and an adventure to Canberra in Year 6. Both journeys enable students to consolidate their learning while developing resilience, building connections with each other and creating lifelong memories.

Another upper primary standout is our acclaimed Year 5 Musical where our students proudly shine on stage in a dazzling production for our community to savour. This celebrated rite of passage acts as an evolutionary experience as students grow in confidence and character through collaboration and creativity.

Creative, social and physical pursuits also abound throughout our comprehensive Co-Curricular Program which spans disciplines including The Arts, sport, technology and signature opportunities such as our growing Heritage Languages Program.

Across our curricular and co-curricular endeavours, service and leadership are core to a Pembroke education where we provide a variety of experiences for students to find their voice and nurture their commitment to helping others.

Year 5 at Pembroke is a truly momentous period of discovery, belonging and joy, opening doors for our students as they embark upon this defining chapter of their schooling and life journey.