Year 2/3

Year 2/3 Cluster News 

Home Inquiry  

Reading: Aim to read 15 minutes at home per night. Let’s finish the Premier’s Reading Challenge as a class again this year!  

Mathematics: Where can you find fractions in your house? Think: measuring cups for cooking.    

Inquiry: Create a simple dance routine that makes a pattern by repeating some of the dance movements.    

Learning this week:  

Literacy: Word Study 

Year 2 sound focus this week is: ee.  

Year 3 sound focus this week is: ee, ea, e_e.   

Below are the two lists of words we will be using at school to practice the sounds with. 

Key: underlined = revision words; bold = high frequency words 

Writer’s Workshop: we continuing to explore Poetry this week. We will be creating different types of poems. Poems have patterns when words, phrases or ideas are repeated or rhyme.   

Reader’s Workshop: we will continue to explore the reading environment and what is needed to create a space for reading, as well as choosing ‘good fit’ books.  

Mathematics: we will spend time this week exploring fractions. We will begin by using physical objects to represent fractions.  

Unit of Inquiry: We will continue our ‘How We Organise Ourselves’ unit of inquiry which is all about patterns - “Patterns in the world can influence how we organise ourselves.” This week we will continue exploring how real-world patterns like timetables, clocks, seasons and calendars help us to be organised. We are also exploring how using dance and drama we can make patterns using our bodies.  

Reminders:  

Harmony Day – Survey  

As part of our commitment to celebrating the rich cultural diversity within our school community, we invite you to complete this short survey about your family’s cultural background and your child’s sense of belonging at school. Your insights will help us ensure that every student feels seen, valued, and included. We are also seeking parent support for our upcoming Harmony Day celebrations and would love to know if you are able to contribute in any way. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to nurture a welcoming and inclusive community for all. 

Family Cultural Background, Languages and Harmony Day Survey  – Fill in form 

23T Celebration of Learning – Tuesday 24th March (Week 9)  

Student Packing List – 3/4 Camp (Week 10) 

For your safety and enjoyment, we ask that you pack all the equipment listed below. Please pack all your gear into ONE MEDIUM SIZED duffel bag (or similar), plus a sleeping bag and a day backpack. Do not bring excess gear as luggage space is limited. Consider warmth, sun protection and comfort when packing (avoid short shorts or clothes that you do not want to get dirty). Please note that you are required to always wear footwear around the campsite.   

Please label all items – including socks and underwear. 

PERSONAL CLOTHES & EQUIPMENT  

• Sunscreen  

• Personal medication (e.g. Ventolin, EpiPen)  

• 3 sets of climate appropriate day clothes suitable for activity participation  

• 1 warm jacket/jumper   

• Rain jacket with hood (if rain is forecast)  

• 1 set of climate appropriate pyjamas  

• 1 pair of comfortable enclosed shoes suitable for outdoor activity  

• A change of socks and underwear for each day of camp  

• Sleeping bag  

• Single fitted sheet and pillow  

• Towel (for shower)  

• Toiletries   

• Torch  

• Students may pack a book to read at bedtime  

A Small Backpack  

• First day morning tea and lunch  

• Refillable water bottle (labelled)  

• Broad brim hat  

AQUATIC SPECIFIC CLOTHES & EQUIPMENT  

• Old sneakers, wetsuit booties or reef sandals that can get wet and dirty (no thongs)  

• Old clothes that can get wet and muddy  

• Swimmers, board shorts and a rash vest or t-shirt (no singlets)  

• Garbage bag for wet clothes/swimmers  

• Towel (for swimming)  

• Goggles (optional)  

PLEASE DO NOT BRING  

• Electronic equipment (including mobile phones, iPads, any other devices)  

• Foods containing whole nuts or nut products (traces of nuts are ok)  

• Aerosol sprays (e.g. deodorant, perfume, repellent etc – roll on only)  

• Do not bring packets of lollies, soft drinks and any items against school rules. 

School Calendar:  

https://www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au/calendar/  

Blessings for the week ahead, 

Brodie Trezona  

Trezona.brodie@goldengrove.sa.edu.au