Level 2: Connect

Looking ahead to Week 7 & 8 

Maths Learning in Week 7 & 8:

Multiplication and Division with Arrays- Students are continuing to learn about multiplication and division through arrays. This visual approach helps them understand concepts like "3 groups of 4" by arranging objects into rows and columns, making it easier to grasp how numbers can be grouped and shared. 

Understanding Fractions Through Shapes and Collections- We will be exploring how to divide shapes and collections into equal parts, focusing on halves, quarters, and eighths. This hands-on approach lays the groundwork for more advanced fraction concepts in later years.

Update on Take-Home Decodable Books

We wanted to let you know that our take-home decodable books are still being catalogued, and it's taking a bit longer than we anticipated. We're sorry for the delay and appreciate your patience.

In the meantime, our Level 2 area has a variety of short and long chapter books available, which might be a good fit for your child's reading level.

If your child usually reads decodable books, we recommend checking out the Wushka online platform. Additionally, your local library may have decodable books available for borrowing.

We hope to have our take-home decodable books ready soon and will keep you updated.

Thanks again for your understanding and support!

Reading & Writing

Students will continue their exploration of Uluru, focusing on its geological features, cultural significance, ecological diversity, and the importance of conservation and sustainability. 

During our reading sessions, we  model and practise reading fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies. These activities aim to enhance students' ability to read with accuracy, expression, and understanding.

In our writing sessions, students are learning about the structure of informational texts. They are composing their own pieces about animals, applying their understanding of text organisation and factual writing. We are also looking forward to integrating our newly acquired knowledge about Uluru into well-structured informational texts.

Core Literacy

Over the past two weeks, students have been building on their phonics knowledge, focusing on new spelling patterns and heart words.

In Week 5, students explored the /ui/ digraph (as in fruit), the prefix ex- (as in exit and explode), and learnt the heart words: mountain, answer, and different.

In Week 6, students reviewed all the sounds, prefixes, and heart words they have covered this term, helping to consolidate their learning.

Looking ahead in Core Literacy:

• Week 7: Students will learn the digraph or (which makes an /er/ sound), the prefix pre-, and the heart words: first, girl, and hurt.
• Week 8: Students will explore the quadgraph augh (which makes an /aw/ sound), the prefix inter-, and the heart words: start, change, and easy.

Inquiry - Uncovering the Past: Young Historians in Action

Over the next two weeks, students will embark on an exciting journey to discover how stories from the past can be told and understood. The lessons will began with students reflecting on an image of a modern laptop sitting beside a vintage typewriter—prompting students to reflect on the focus question: How can I tell a story from the past? Through lively discussions, students will explore how storytelling has evolved over time, from oral traditions and handwritten letters to digital blogs and documentaries. With the help of compelling images, students will examined various historical storytelling methods, such as photographs, paintings, diaries, and artefacts, learning how each offers unique insight into the lives and events of earlier times.

Inspired by the techniques of real historians, student will step into the role of a local historians. They will choose a significant site within the Sandringham community that they were introduced to this week and will begin conducting their own historical inquiries. Students will brainstorm thoughtful questions to guide their research. These questions, will help them uncover the stories behind these local landmarks. By exploring the past in this hands-on way, students are not only learning about history—they're learning how to tell it.

LUNCH CLUBS AND PLAY

Please see some level 2 students enjoying drawing club in our new newsletter section, from Ms Van Etten and Mr Daley.

Warm regards,

Eileen Thompson, Kym Seccull, Anthony Klvac & Kylie Clarke