Year 2 Update

Learning in Year 2 (weeks 6 & 7)

English

Phonics Focus:

Students are learning to read and spell words with the graphemes ew and ui that make the /oo/ sound, and apply spelling rules when adding suffixes such as -ing and -er.

Writing Focus:

Over the next two weeks, students will read the text, 'The World’s Most Pointless Wonderful Animals' and learn how authors use humour, facts and illustrations to persuade readers.

Additionally students will learn to:

Understand the difference between fact and opinion
Express and justify their opinions using reasons
Use linking words such as because, but and so
Notice how new information can change their thinking
Write a short persuasive paragraph supported by facts
Present their ideas clearly through writing and speaking

Students will create their own persuasive piece explaining why a chosen animal is important.

Mathematics: Over the next two weeks, we will continue to focus on Place value.

Students are learning to:

Build two- and three-digit numbers
Record numbers using hundreds, tens and ones
Explore regrouping and internal zeroes
Create and compare the largest and smallest numbers
Explain thinking using place value language

In Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) we are learning:

Students will focus on fair problem-solving skills, practise coping when feeling frustrated or disappointed, and learn strategies to manage strong emotions, calm themselves, and feel safe and in control.

Inquiry

In Term 1, students will participate in the inquiry unit Rise and Try, developing resilience, teamwork skills and positive approaches to learning.

In Weeks 6 and 7, students will work in teams to design and build a sturdy structure while developing and demonstrating resilience, positive team talk and cooperative skills. They will reflect on how personal strengths such as patience, creativity and persistence support successful teamwork, and learn how respectful communication, listening and encouragement help groups overcome challenges.

Continuous Reporting in Year 2

Our third Learning Task for Ongoing Reporting will be available on Compass from Wednesday 1st April.

If you are yet to access Learning Task Two, we encourage you to do so. Learning Tasks aim to provide you with insight into your child’s understanding of the different Math topics we have undertaken thus far.

Hillsmeade Heroes

A big congratulations to our Heroes for this fortnight

2A- Fletcher M and Ollie C

2B- Zahra M and Rohid

2C- Huda and Vayuni

2D - Harriette S & Piper R

Take Home Readers

Thank you for your ongoing support with home reading. It is wonderful to see families engaging so positively with our take-home books.

Decodable readers support the sounds students are learning at school. Regular reading of these texts helps children practise new sounds, strengthen blending skills and consolidate their phonics knowledge.

When reading at home, please ensure:

An adult listens and provides support as needed.
Children are encouraged to sound out unfamiliar words.
The same book is read multiple times across the week to build decoding accuracy and then fluency.
Simple comprehension questions are asked after reading (e.g. Who was the story about? What happened? How did it end?).

Short, consistent practice each night makes a significant difference in developing confident and capable readers. Thank you for your continued partnership.

A Snapshot of Learning in Year 2

Place Value Buddies in 2A

Teamwork makes the dream work in 2D

Reminders

Please ensure students are at school in time for an 8:50am start.
Please ensure your child's HPS blue reader bag is sent to school if it is not already in the classroom.
Borrowing from the school library has commenced. Please make sure your child has a library bag at school.
Students are required to wear an HPS hat during Terms 1 and 4. Students who do not have a hat will be required to play in the shade or Wellbeing room.
Please label all uniform items clearly so they can be returned to your child's classroom if misplaced.