Year 2 News
Reading
In Reading, Year 2 students have been exploring non-fiction texts and practising their inference skills. They have been answering questions, such as how the author organises the text and what makes it interesting for the reader. Year 2 students have also been building their fluency by reading aloud and practising with a partner.
“I liked how it had hard questions.” - Aleyna 2A
“In Reading we have been reading non fiction texts.” - Hanin 2A
“When we do inferences sometimes it’s tricky and sometimes it’s not tricky.” - Aishleen 2A
Writing
During Weeks 8 and 9, our Year 2 students have been developing their factual writing skills. Students wrote factual sentences about their chosen habitat and the animals that live there. They focused on writing clear sentences and remembering to use a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. It was wonderful to see students sharing their growing knowledge about habitats through their writing!
“We have been writing factual sentences.” - Hanin 2A
“When I do handwriting it makes my handwriting better every time.” - Aishleen 2A
Maths
This fortnight, the students have been measuring mass and capacity using informal units. They used scales for mass to weigh different objects and compare the mass of them, discussing which ones are heavier and which are lighter. In measuring capacity, the students have been using containers to see how much they can hold. The students have been measuring using informal units so they have been experimenting capacity using unifix cubes, sand and water. They then have been comparing the capacity of different containers and seeing which one can hold more.
‘We used Unifix to measure how heavy something was, we wrote down how many unifix heavy it was.” - Harrison 2A
“We did measuring and we were measuring how heavy it was.” - Ava 2A
“In maths we have been using scales to measure items in the room.” - Alana 2A
“We were learning about measuring, we used teddies, counters and MAB. We measured how heavy things were.” - Helena 2A
Inquiry
During Weeks 8 and 9, our Year 2 students have been busy creating their habitat dioramas, working cooperatively in groups and following their design plans. Students chose a wonderful variety of habitats and brought them to life with colour, creativity and detail. It has been fantastic to see students sharing ideas, working together and supporting one another throughout the process. Their finished dioramas demonstrated a strong understanding of animals, their habitats and what they need to survive. We are very proud of the effort and teamwork shown by all students!
“Making my diorama is very fun and creative.” - Elieo 2A
“Making our dioramas was fun, we made a great white shark, making the horizon was hard, I had to cut out a semi circle.” - Alana 2A
“It is fun to do them, everyone was very creative. I had a lot of fun making them.” - Tyson 2A
“I love making the diorama” Jordan 2B
“ I liked adding things to our Dioramas” Himmat 2B
Social and Emotional Learning
Students’ made Father’s day cards, and they decorated them for their loved ones. Year 2 students focused on being responsible during their SWPBS lessons. They were reminded to stay with their partners when out of the classroom. Students discussed why it was important to always stay next to their partners.
“Father’s Day card making was fun. I’m so happy that it’s Father’s Day soon.” - Armaan 2A
“Father's Day card making was very fun and the stall had so many things you could buy for your dad.” - Hanin 2A
“On Monday we made Father’s Day cards, there were so many options. When we chose which one we wanted to make. We coloured them in.” - Alana 2A
“I had a lot of fun making the cards. At the Father’s Day stall they had a lot of stuff to buy for your father.” - Tyson 2A
AUSLAN
This fortnight in AUSLAN, the students have been revisiting the signs for shops, shopping and things outside of the house. The Year 2 students spent some time recapping how to fingerspell their name and then looked back at some of the signs for shops. They learnt the signs for shops, fruit shop, ice cream shop, chemist, bank, butcher and toy shop.
Special Event
St John Ambulance First Aid Incursion
On Friday 4th of September, Year 2 students learned how to stay safe in an emergency, call 000 and ask for help. They practised these important skills through role-play and played a fun first aid Bingo game. At the completion of the incursion Year 2 students received their certificates. It was a great opportunity to build confidence and learn valuable life skills.
“It was very fun for them to come to our school.” - Harrison 2A
“The ambulance incursion was fun, we got a certificate at the end and we did a bingo about safety.” - Alana 2A
