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Specialist Learning Overviews Term 2
MUSIC Term 2
🎵 Prep
This term, Prep students will explore music through singing, movement, and play. They will practise keeping a steady beat and copying simple rhythm patterns using body percussion and instruments. Students will also begin identifying musical elements such as loud/soft and fast/slow through songs and games.
🎵 Year 1
Year 1 students will learn about the instruments of the orchestra and how they make their sound. Using stories like Peter and the Wolf, students will connect instruments to characters while developing their listening skills. They will also begin describing music using elements such as tempo, dynamics, and mood.
🎵 Year 2
Students in Year 2 will continue exploring orchestral instruments and begin performing music in parts. They will develop their understanding of tempo (fast and slow) through singing, movement, and instrumental work. A strong focus will be placed on playing together as an ensemble and listening to others.
🎵 Year 3
Year 3 students will build their recorder skills by learning to read and play notes (B, A, G) and perform simple songs such as Hot Cross Buns. They will practise identifying high and low sounds and reading rhythm patterns, working towards performing accurately and in time with others.
🎵 Year 4
This term, Year 4 students will develop their ukulele skills, focusing on chord transitions (Am, F, C, G, and Em) and maintaining a steady rhythm. They will explore different musical styles such as pop, reggae, and funk, and work collaboratively to create and perform short group pieces.
🎵 Year 5
Year 5 students will take part in a bucket drumming unit, learning different playing techniques and combining sounds to create rhythms. They will read and perform rhythmic patterns and begin creating their own compositions, working together in groups to rehearse and perform their pieces.
🎵 Year 6
Year 6 students will focus on band performance skills. They will learn to identify and describe elements of music, follow charts, and play together as an ensemble. Students will also develop rhythm skills through rhythmic dictation and explore different music genres, building confidence in rehearsal and performance settings.
Term 2 Library!
To all our book lovers, it’s that exciting time of year when students begin the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge. The 2026 theme is ‘Stories to discover. Stories to tell’. The Challenge focuses on discovery, encouraging students to explore new books and grow their love of reading. Your child may need your support to complete the Challenge, particularly if they are junior students or need encouragement to read. Reading together is one of the most effective ways to help children strengthen their literacy skills.
Students have received a printed letter outlining the VPRC, including their usernames and passwords. Please encourage your child to read regularly at home and take part in this personal reading challenge. Some children may also need your assistance to add the books they have read to their online reading list. As a school community, we hope all students will complete the Challenge and read more than ever before!
To support students and families, our school library is open from Tuesday to Friday mornings before school at 8:30 am and after school each day until 3:45 pm. Everyone is welcome to return and borrow books during these times or seek assistance with the VPRC if required. Computers are also available for students to record books on their Challenge lists.
So children, choose a book that interests you, find a quiet, relaxing spot, and let the adventures begin! The Hume Library also offers a wonderful selection of VPRC books to enjoy.
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REGISTERED THROUGH THE SCHOOL
The Challenge is open to all Victorian children from birth to Year 6 in recognition of the importance
of reading for literacy development.
It is a personal challenge for children to read a set number of books by Friday, 4th September 2026.
CHILDREN FROM PREP TO YEAR 2 ARE ENCOURAGED TO READ
OR ‘EXPERIENCE’ 30 BOOKS WITH THEIR PARENTS AND TEACHERS.
CHILDREN FROM YEAR 3 TO YEAR 6 ARE CHALLENGED
TO READ 15 BOOKS.
All children who meet the Challenge will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the
Victorian Premier and former Premiers.
To read the Premier’s letter to parents, view the booklist and for more information
about the Victorian Premiers’ Challenge (VPRC), visit : https://www.vic.gov.au/school-student-and-parents-taking-part-premiers-reading-challenge
PLEASE KEEP THE INTRODUCTION LETTER IN A SAFE PLACE
THIS IS YOUR CHILD’S INDIVIDUAL LOGIN DETAILS
Library Program
Reading focus
Students will be exposed to a variety of literature, including some Book Week books, to help build a love of reading across the term. They will be encouraged to continue reading at home and to record the titles of the books they read on their online VPRC reading lists.
Prep and Year 1: to encourage students to be engaged with a chosen book from the library for a sustained period.
Year 2 & 3: to read books of interest independently for a sustained period.
Learning Focus
Prep: Reciting and replicating rhymes
Year 1: Reciting and discussing poems and rhymes
Year 2: Identifying rhythmic sound and word patterns in rhymes
Year 3: Identifying how images extend the meaning of a text. For example, create mood, emphasise aspects of a character or setting
Happy reading, everyone! 📚✨
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Term 2
🏃♂️ Prep
This term in PE, Prep students are developing their Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) through throwing and catching activities. They will focus on getting their hands ready to catch a ball and building confidence when working with a partner.
🏃♂️ Year 1
Year 1 students will continue developing their throwing and catching skills. They will learn how to step towards a target with the opposite foot when performing an underarm throw, helping improve both accuracy and coordination.
🏃♂️ Year 2
In Year 2, students will refine their throwing technique by learning how to perform an overarm throw. They will focus on standing side-on to their target and using correct body positioning to improve power and control.
🏀 Year 3
Year 3 students will begin learning invasion games through basketball and soccer. They will focus on moving into space to receive the ball and support their teammates during game situations.
🏀 Year 4
Year 4 students will develop their understanding of teamwork in invasion games. They will practise using effective passing strategies to maintain possession during basketball and soccer games.
🏀 Year 5
Year 5 students will focus on defensive strategies in invasion games. They will learn how to position themselves effectively to defend space, intercept passes, and support their team.
🏀 Year 6
Year 6 students will apply their skills in more complex game situations. They will focus on making effective decisions to create scoring opportunities and work strategically as a team during basketball and soccer games.
Art Term 2
In Term 2, the students will be encouraged to think creatively and critically when creating and observing different kinds of artworks.
Prep
In Term 2, the students will use their fine motor skills by cutting, tearing and gluing paper and various other materials to create unique artworks. The little artists will experiment with different materials by selecting and putting together collage materials to create a collage piece. Prep students will be given the opportunity to relate colours to their feelings and showcase their colour knowledge in their personalised creations.
The students will share their collage with their classmates and receive constructive feedback on their artwork.
Year One and Two
In Term 2, the Year Two students will be using their imagination to create little fairy houses. While creating these houses the students will be using their knowledge of tearing and layering various materials to create the different features of their houses. Later in the term students will be creating their own personalised kites. During this process, they will explore how they can tell their story and express their emotions through the magical world of colours.
Year Three and Four
The Year Three and Four students will be using their creativity to create out of this world creatures and their habitat. Students will be exploring different materials and techniques to create imaginary hybrid creatures. The students will start this activity by making a draft of their work to show their ideas and what materials they would like to use in their actual collage. When they have finished the planning stage, then they will use their creative minds to create their one of a kind collage.
Year Five and Six
The Year Five and Six students will be exploring weaving this semester. Our senior artists will draw inspiration from various artists that use wool as a medium to showcase their artistic talents. The students will learn different weaving techniques while enjoying the process of creating a God’s Eye woven piece.
JAPANESE Term 2
Year 4 – Term 2
In Term 2, students build on their foundational Japanese by extending simple spoken interactions and increasing confidence in classroom communication. They revise greetings, introductions, and familiar instructions, while learning to ask and answer basic questions about name, age, and likes. Students expand their number knowledge to 20 and continue to recognise Hiragana vowels (あ い う え お). The focus remains on listening and speaking, with early development of reading through familiar characters.
Year 5 – Term 2
In Term 2, students consolidate prior learning and develop greater fluency in short conversations. They participate in more structured interactions, asking and responding to multiple questions such as name, age, and preferences, using more complete responses. Students extend their knowledge of numbers and develop recognition of Hiragana vowels and k-sounds (あ い う え お / か き く け こ), working towards recognising simple words. The focus is on building confidence, flow, and accuracy in spoken Japanese.
Year 6 – Term 2
In Term 2, students strengthen their ability to communicate independently in Japanese by combining known language into longer interactions. They engage in sustained conversations, asking and answering multiple questions and expressing preferences with simple reasoning. Students consolidate and extend their Hiragana knowledge, improving reading fluency and beginning to write simple words or phrases. The focus is on developing more natural communication and greater independence.
STEM Term 2
Prep
In Term 2, the Prep students will have the opportunity to program their robots to carry out specific tasks such as navigating maps, reaching targets, and completing challenges. As they work, students will develop their understanding of sequencing, direction and logical thinking.
Year 1
In Term 2, the Year one students will have the opportunity to program Sammy robots to carry out more complicated tasks. They predict outcomes, test ideas, and adjust their instructions when things don’t go to plan. Students will learn how to identify mistakes in their program and fix them.
Year 2
In Term 2, the Year two students will continue to use Google Classroom and the apps within Google Drive to develop essential digital literacy skills for learning, creating, and sharing their work. Using Google Docs, students will create and edit simple written documents, practising typing, formatting text, and adding images to support their ideas. With Google Slides, they will design basic presentations to share their learning in a visual and engaging way.
Year 3
In Term 2, the Year three students will have the opportunity to program a robot named Edison. Using visual coding with EdScratch, students will explore sequencing, loops, and simple decision-making as they design programs to control movement, sounds, and sensors. They will develop critical thinking, creativity and problem solving skills that are essential in today’s digital world.
Year 4
In Term 2, the Year four students will have the opportunity to code a robot called Dash. They learnt coding through drag-and-drop programming using apps like Blockly. Using block-based coding, they will explore key concepts such as sequencing, loops, conditionals, and events. Students will practise debugging by identifying errors, adjusting their code, and refining their solutions.
Year 5
In Term 2, the Year five students will have the opportunity to learn about coding using a program named Scratch. This program will enable them to develop computer-programming skills using sequences, loops, events, conditionals, functions and variables to create a story and animation or game.
Year 6
In Term 2, the Year six students will have the opportunity to design and build a simple project using MicroBits or LittleBits, demonstrating knowledge of basic programming and circuit connections. LittleBits will allow students to create interactive projects, experimenting with circuits and inventions. MicroBits will allow students to code and build digital projects.
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