Year Two Team News

Hello Year Two families,

It has been a busy, exciting, and successful term and our Grade Two students should feel proud of the start they have made to the school year. Throughout this term, we have been encouraging the students to show kindness towards one another in the classroom and out in the school yard during break times. We would love to build on our Willy Kids being considerate beyond the school gates and in the greater community. Perhaps you could chat with your child about ways to show kindness and respect to others beyond the school community.

Important Dates Coming Up: 

• Second Williamstown Walk: Thursday 26th March, 11.30am-1.30pm
• JSC Cupcake Stall for the Good Friday Appeal: Tuesday 31st of March, $1-$5

• Easter Hat Parade: last day of term, Thursday 2nd of April, dismiss 2:30pm

   

  Scienceworks - Planetarium Sleepover Dates: 

• Thursday 5th Nov (2J)
• Tuesday 10th Nov (2W)
• Thursday 19th Nov (2I)

Curriculum Focus: Weeks 9-10

Literacy: In Writing, we have been editing and publishing our ‘My Pet the Hero’ narratives. In Reading, we will be continuing to revise the Little Learner’s Love Literacy sounds and practising reading with our fluency pairs. We will continue to enjoy participating in Reader’s Theatre to improve expression and intonation.

Numeracy:  We will be continuing to learn about subtraction, as well as revising what we have learnt this term. 

Inquiry: We will be attending our local walks and finishing off our inquiry topic ‘Where Are We and What’s Around Us?’ 

Willy Kids: Through the pillar of ‘Learning,’ we are learning about what it looks like to be a reflective learner.

Special Reminders:

Grade 2 Sleepover: Although there is still quite a while until our Grade Two sleepover in early Term Four, the holiday period may be a good opportunity for your child to have a sleepover with a friend or family member to assist them with building their confidence about spending a night away from home. This year we are heading to Scienceworks for our first ever Grade 2 sleepover off site. How very exciting!

Blue Book Bags: In order to help us with our reading program, it is imperative that students continue to bring their blue book bag to school each day. It has been pleasing to see this being done by many of our Willy Kids consistently throughout Term One and we ask that this continues in Term Two.

Below are some photos of our students working collaboratively during an Inquiry lesson. We are proud of the way our Grade 2s were able to work as a team to read, note take and present important facts about key historical landmarks in Williamstown, including the Customs House, Tide Gauge House and the Botanical Gardens.

Until next time,

The Grade Two Team - Joel Kitchen (2J), Bianca Italiano / Zoe Kitchen (2I) & Rochelle White (2W)