Level 2: Connect
Welcome Back to Term 4!
Welcome back to all our wonderful Year 2 students and families! We hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable break and is feeling refreshed for an exciting final term.
The students have settled back into school routines beautifully and have jumped straight into their learning with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. It has been wonderful to see everyone reconnecting with friends, showing great focus in the classroom and getting straight back into the swing of things.
Term 4 is always an exciting and busy term, with lots of learning, special events and opportunities to celebrate how much the students have grown throughout the year. We are looking forward to making the most of our final term together and finishing Year 2 on a fantastic note!
Literacy
It has been a busy start to Term 4 in Literacy! In Core Literacy, students have been exploring words containing the -tial and -cial letter patterns and developing their understanding of different sentence openers to make their writing more interesting and varied.
In Reading, we have begun reading Definitely No Ducks! Students are exploring character traits, using clues from the text to understand characters more deeply, and practising visualising to create mental images as they read. We have also started discussing important themes, including friendship, and considering the messages an author may be sharing through a story.
In Writing, our focus is on using descriptive language to bring ideas to life. Students are learning to add meaningful detail to their sentences and are developing their editing skills by rereading their work and making changes to improve clarity, vocabulary and description.
Mathematics
In Mathematics, students have continued participating in our Number Fluency Program, building their confidence, accuracy and efficiency with number facts and mental strategies. We have also been revisiting and retrieving key concepts taught throughout the year, helping students strengthen their understanding and make connections between their learning.
Our new learning has focused on Time and Statistics. Students are developing their understanding of calendars, including days, weeks and months, and using calendars to find and interpret important dates and information. We have also been practising reading analogue clocks, identifying the hour and minute hands and telling the time accurately. These practical skills provide lots of great opportunities for students to connect their mathematical learning to everyday life.
Inquiry
This term in Inquiry, we have begun our new unit exploring Sustainability and how the choices we make can impact ourselves, our community and the environment. Students will develop an understanding of what sustainability means and why caring for our planet and its resources is important. We will explore ways we can reduce waste, reuse and recycle materials, conserve resources and make more sustainable choices in our everyday lives. Throughout the unit, students will be encouraged to think about the small actions they can take to help create a healthier and more sustainable future.
Reminders
- A friendly reminder that hats are required each day during Term 4, so please ensure your child brings their school hat each day.
- We also encourage students to continue reading at home every day for at least 20 minutes. Regular reading at home is an important way to build fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and confidence. Thank you for your continued support in helping students establish strong reading habits!
