Year 2/3

Year 2/3 Cluster News 

Home Inquiry  

Reading: Aim to read 15 minutes at home per night. Let’s finish the Premier’s Reading Challenge as a class again this year!  

Learning this week:  

Literacy: Word Study – we are focusing on the same sound as Week 8 this week.  

Year 2 sound focus this week is: Easter theme. 

Year 3 sound focus this week is: N/A.  

Below is the list of words we will be using at school to practice the sounds with. 

Key: underlined = revision words; bold = high frequency words 

Camp Week – Year 3/4 

With Year ¾ Camp this week Monday – Wednesday, our primary focus on Thursday when we return is Easter. Our Year 2 students will be visiting the Year ½ classes for Monday – Wednesday and will engage in learning in 1/2AK and 1/2HZ with Mrs Arnold and Mrs Hall.  

Reminders:  

Student Packing List – 3/4 Camp (Week 10) 

For your safety and enjoyment, we ask that you pack all the equipment listed below. Please pack all your gear into ONE MEDIUM SIZED duffel bag (or similar), plus a sleeping bag and a day backpack. Do not bring excess gear as luggage space is limited. Consider warmth, sun protection and comfort when packing (avoid short shorts or clothes that you do not want to get dirty). Please note that you are required to always wear footwear around the campsite.   

Clothing: Students are expected to wear modest, neat and practical clothing suitable for an outdoor setting. Shirts should have sleeves for sun protection (singlets are not appropriate), and enclosed footwear must be worn at all times. A hat is required for sun safety. Clothing should not display inappropriate language, images, or references to social or political themes.

Please label all items – including socks and underwear. 

PERSONAL CLOTHES & EQUIPMENT  

• Sunscreen  

• Personal medication (e.g. Ventolin, EpiPen)  

• 3 sets of climate appropriate day clothes suitable for activity participation  

• 1 warm jacket/jumper   

• Rain jacket with hood (if rain is forecast)  

• 1 set of climate appropriate pyjamas  

• 1 pair of comfortable enclosed shoes suitable for outdoor activity  

• A change of socks and underwear for each day of camp  

• Sleeping bag  

• Single fitted sheet and pillow  

• Towel (for shower)  

• Toiletries   

• Torch  

• Students may pack a book to read at bedtime  

A Small Backpack  

• First day morning tea and lunch  

• Refillable water bottle (labelled)  

• Broad brim hat  

AQUATIC SPECIFIC CLOTHES & EQUIPMENT  

• Old sneakers, wetsuit booties or reef sandals that can get wet and dirty (no thongs)  

• Old clothes that can get wet and muddy  

• Swimmers, board shorts and a rash vest or t-shirt (no singlets)  

• Garbage bag for wet clothes/swimmers  

• Towel (for swimming)  

• Goggles (optional)  

PLEASE DO NOT BRING  

• Electronic equipment (including mobile phones, iPads, any other devices)  

• Foods containing whole nuts or nut products (traces of nuts are ok)  

• Aerosol sprays (e.g. deodorant, perfume, repellent etc – roll on only)  

• Do not bring packets of lollies, soft drinks and any items against school rules. 

School Calendar:  

https://www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au/calendar/  

Blessings for the week ahead, 

Brodie Trezona  

Trezona.brodie@goldengrove.sa.edu.au