Junior School

你 好 (ni hao) Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 families, 

It has been another busy and exciting time of learning in Grade 2! 

Our students have been working hard across all areas of the curriculum and have enjoyed exploring new concepts and sharing their learning with others.

In Mathematics, we have been learning about multiplication and division. Students have explored how multiplication can be represented using equal groups, arrays and repeated addition. Students have enjoyed using hands-on materials and drawings to help explain their mathematical thinking.

In Writing, we have been learning about persuasive writing. Students have been developing their ability to share an opinion and provide reasons to convince their audience. They have explored persuasive language and have been working on structuring their writing with a clear introduction, reasons and conclusion. 

During Guided Inquiry, we have travelled through time to explore the history of television! Students have investigated how televisions have changed over time, from the early televisions to the technology we use today. They have enjoyed comparing old and modern televisions and learning about how changes in technology have influenced the way we watch and access information.

We are so proud of the enthusiasm, curiosity and effort our Grade 2 students continue to show in their learning!

Melinda (Miss Emmett) & Ash (Foundation), Beth, Cassie & Suzie (Year 1), Shaye, Emma, & Chelsea (Year 2)

Reminders: 

• Please bring in a boxes of tissues for your class if you are willing and able
• School uniform colours are navy blue and orange. Please ensure your child clothing is of these colours, including Jackets. 
• Book Week Dress Up Parade Friday 28th August

Pupil of the Week

2S: Niam B

For showing enthusiasm in Literacy this week! You worked hard to use your best handwriting and use full sentences when responding to the class text! Great work Niam!

2G: Sakhi V

For demonstrating life long learning in all areas by consistently working hard and trying your best. Fantastic work, Sakhi!

2E: Freddy L

For demonstrating bravery and courage when attempting to write independently. I was so impressed with the way you practised creating complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions. Keep it up Freddy!

1B: Tsion K

For demonstrating lifelong learning in our Writing lessons. You displayed neat handwriting and uplevelled your work with editing and adding adjectives. Keep up the great work, Tsion!

1C: Phil T

For demonstrating life long learning when writing an Information report about toys from the past. Excellent work Phil with your sounding out of new words. Well done!

FE:  Caterina M

For your excellent work making text-to-self connections during our English lessons. You thought critically and creatively as you connected your own experiences to the text. Well done, Caterina!

FA: Gabriella S

For demonstrating lifelong learning through your perseverance with your writing this week and your increasing independence. Keep it up!