Level 2 

Literacy

This term our students are focusing on non-fiction writing. To connect with our inquiry topic about Australian geography, they have researched topics such as koalas, Uluru, The Great Barrier Reef and capital cities. Using information reports, videos and powerpoint presentations, they have collected dot point notes that they can use to create their own information reports. This week, the students have worked in groups to create information posters about the Great Barrier Reef based on their research.

Numeracy

In weeks 3 and 4, the students have shifted their focus from multiplication to division. Using what they learned about multiplication in weeks 1 and 2, they have explored the connection between the two operations. They have learn't to solve division problems in a various ways such as: creating inverse operations, doing repeated subtraction, using arrays and sharing a collection into groups.

Inquiry

This term, the Level 2 students are learning all about Australian geography. In week 3, they used maps to locate each state and its capital city, they then used this information to create their own maps with the important locations correctly labelled, as well as colouring to show the different types of terrain in Australia. In week 4, we have been learning about famous landmarks in Australia, both natural and man-made, then identifying their features and comparing the similarities and differences between them.

Swimming

Just a friendly reminder that swimming will be coming up next week in Week 5. Please ensure your child is organised with their bathers, swimming bag and other essential items on the swimming days. Thank you for your continued support!

Important Dates

• Swimming – Week 5 Monday 10th August to Friday 14th August 
• Puffing Billy Excursion - Thursday 3rd September