Year 2
Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands excursion: Caring for Earth's water – a wetlands adventure
As a lead-in to our Term 3 inquiry unit on the Water Cycle, our Year 2 students recently enjoyed an exciting excursion to the Edithvale Wetlands last week on:
- Tuesday 16 June (2L & 2LB) and
- Thursday 18 June (2BH & 2RO).
The visit provided a valuable opportunity for students to explore a real-world environment where water plays a vital role in supporting life.
Throughout the day, students enjoyed exploring the wetlands and learning about the many living things that call this unique environment home. They discovered how plants and animals depend on their habitats to survive and gained a deeper understanding of the important role wetlands play in supporting biodiversity.
The excursion also highlighted the importance of water in our environment. Through hands-on activities and observations, students learned how water supports living things and helps keep ecosystems healthy. It was a wonderful learning experience that sparked curiosity and excitement as we prepared to begin our Term 3 inquiry into the water cycle.
We are delighted to share some photos from the day, showcasing our students' enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement throughout this wonderful learning experience.
Swimming Program
The compulsory swimming program for Year 2 students is seven sessions in weeks 5 and 6 next term from Wednesday 12 August to Friday 21 August, except Wednesday 19 August as this is our whole school Indonesian Day/Hari Indonesia celebration. Students will attend a 30 minute lesson each day at the Huntingtower Sports and Aquatic Centre (HSAC) Swim School in Mount Waverley.
The event notice will be published on Compass. Please process your consent and payment by the due date in the event notice.
Please refer to the Swimming Program page in this newsletter for more detailed information, including a reminder to not order a Canteen lunch during the swimming program and provide extra brain food from home as the children get extra hungry.
Parent volunteers from each class are required to assist children get ready to return to school. Speak to your child’s teacher if you have completed the volunteer requirements and are available to assist.