Year 2 Spotlight

Lots of Learning!

Writing

This term Year 2 students explored writing persuasive texts and were creative in their arguments and justifications. Here are some of their texts:

Mathematics

This term in Maths, the focus was subtraction, length, and continuing to explore challenging tasks.

Students explored measuring the length of objects using informal units such as teddies and blocks.

One task  was the “Cubby House” where students were challenged about their understanding of partitioning. 

Health

This term the Year 2s focused on Health. The unit started with the Mind and Body incursion. Students got to experience Yoga, and discussed ways to help them stay calm.

Student Reflections on the Yoga Incursion

• “It was so fun! I learnt how to do different poses in yoga like the cobra.” ~ Anais, 2D
• “It was really calming and fun. I learnt how to do the beetle pose. I loved the calming music in our ears.” ~ Margot, 2D

Designing Health Studios

In Grade 2 we are designing Health Studios!

Our dioramas feature a range of details that promote healthy living for the body, mind and soul. They have been used as a way of reflecting and exploring the various topics we have covered, which have included using growth mindsets, sun safety, exercise, healthy eating choices and more. We hope you enjoy these examples of the creative expertise of some of the Grade 2 students.

Reflection on Creating Design Studios

• I think it’s really fun to make and create the health studios. I included lots of stuff that can help you get stronger and healthier like healthy food, a treadmill, and growth mindset posters. ~ Ada, 2C

~ Year 2 Teachers (Michele, Elise, Brendan, Zoe, Steph & Emily) and Students