Learning in Year 2

Welcome Back

Welcome back to all our Year 2 students! We’ve had a fantastic start to the term and it has been wonderful hearing about everyone’s lovely holidays. The students have returned with great enthusiasm, and we are looking forward to all the exciting learning and experiences ahead this term.

English

We have begun exploring persuasive writing, focusing on its structure and how we can use language to convince others, something we are already very good at when it comes to persuading our parents! We have also continued developing our literary appreciation through engaging with rich texts and discussing the ideas, characters, and messages within them.

Mathematics

We have been very impressed with our mathematicians as they demonstrate their understanding of place value. We are working with numbers into the thousands, using MAB blocks to build and represent them. Students are also practising ordering numbers, as well as partitioning and breaking numbers apart to deepen their understanding.

Integrated

We have been learning about ANZAC Day, exploring why it is commemorated, how people honour this important day, and discovering some interesting facts about its significance. We are also beginning our new topic, Wild and Wacky Weather, and are excited to investigate different weather patterns and conditions.

Wellbeing

We are finishing the final part of our URSTRONG unit, which has supported students in developing positive friendships and understanding how to build and maintain healthy relationships. Information about the upcoming URSTRONG parent evening will be shared soon.

Important Dates

Thursday 30th April- School Photos

Thursday 28th May- Scienceworks excursion

The Year 2 Team