Junior School
你 好 (ni hao) Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 families,
What a fantastic week of learning in Year 2!
In Guided Inquiry, students explored the city of Darwin and learned about the differences between the wet and dry seasons in northern Australia. We discussed how the weather changes, what happens in each season, and how this impacts the environment. The students were particularly interested in the dramatic storms of the wet season!
In Writing, we have been creating persuasive texts about which animal would make the best pet. Students practised using persuasive language techniques such as strong adjectives and exaggeration to convince their readers. We loved seeing sentences designed to really grab attention and persuade the audience!
In Maths, we have been working on reading analogue clocks. Students practised telling the time to the hour, half hour, quarter past and quarter to. We are encouraging them to keep noticing and reading clocks in everyday life to build their confidence.
It has been such a great week in Year 2 and the students have been working so hard! Have a great weekend!
Melinda (Miss Emmett) & Ash (Foundation), Beth, Cassie & Suzie (Year 1), Shaye, Emma & Ella (Year 2)
Pupil of the week
2S: Freddie V
For consistently demonstrating kindness and respect towards others in our classroom. You show genuine care for your classmates and always make sure everyone feels included.
2G: Pari C
For consistently demonstrating kindness and respect towards others in our classroom. You show genuine care for your classmates and always make sure everyone feels included.
2E: Oskar R
For demonstrating curiosity when making inferences from visual prompts. It was wonderful to see you using clues and your prior knowledge to make valid guesses. Well done, Oskar!
1B: Vivaan C
For demonstrating perseverance in your learning. You continue to work hard in our writing sessions. Keep up the amazing work, Vivaan!
1C: Tom B
For demonstrating leadership and kindness across all areas of learning. Thank you Tom for always giving your best, being a positive role model for your friends. Congratulations!
FE: Queenie C
For demonstrating life-long learning by trying your best this week, responding to texts in English, and working hard to achieve your goals in the classroom. Good work!
FA: Zander R
For demonstrating life-long learning by trying your best this week, responding to texts in English, and working hard to achieve your goals in the classroom. Good work!
Reminders
- Hats are to be worn during Term 1
- Twilight sports are on next Thursday (05/03/2026)
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