YEAR TWO

 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School provides a range of holistic learning experiences to enable students to:

• Participate in the life and mission of the school.
• Deepen their knowledge and engagement with the Catholic faith and tradition.
• Build the capacity to continuously reason, reflectively, logically and critically.
• Embrace interdependence of human existence as global citizens, who are responsible to and for themselves and others.
• Engage in learning in a multitude of ways, through personalised and self-paced learning.

Religious Education

Our Religious Education units for this term are:

2.6 Reconciliation  

This unit reflects on the human experience of forgiving others and being forgiven. The parable of the Prodigal Son is presented and explored. It presents God as loving and forgiving. The unit explores the concept of reconciliation and living together in peace. It introduces the Sacrament of Penance, exploring how the Catholic community celebrates reconciliation with God and one another.

2.8 Advent 

In this unit students learn about Advent as a time of waiting and hoping. Through the Jesse Tree, students recall some Old Testament people who waited in joyful expectation for the coming of Jesus. Through the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah and Anna and Simeon, students are introduced to some people of the New Testament who waited for Jesus, the promised light and saviour who would lead people out of darkness and into freedom. 

Unit Content B focuses on Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus and the visit of the Magi who followed the star to the promised light of Jesus.

You can help your child by:

• Encouraging simple daily prayers with your child
• Attending Mass regularly with your child

English

This term, the students deepen their knowledge of character and imagery. Texts include The Twits by Roald Dahl and Child of Books by Sam Winston

In writing, the students will plan and create and texts written for different purposes, including paragraphs, using knowledge of vocabulary, text features and sentence structure.The children will also continue the Soundwaves spelling program. 

Talking and listening skills will be developed as the students share their new knowledge from History and Science  research tasks.

You can assist your child by:

• Listening to them read nightly and asking them to retell what they have read in their own words. This is essential for comprehension. Also, ask some literal and inferential questions about the text to ensure they have understood what they have read.

• Checking their spelling words during homework and visiting Soundwaves online to play games. Using spelling words to compose a variety of compound and complex sentences will strengthen their skills in this area.

Mathematics

The students will be explicitly taught concepts from the NSW Mathematics K-10 Syllabus with a focus on problem-solving, communication, reasoning and understanding. All activities are differentiated in order to cater to all student needs and abilities.

The topics taught in Term 4 are: 

• Forming groups (Multiplication and division problems), 

• Geometric measure

• Forming Groups (half, quarter, eighth), 

• 2D Spatial structures, 

• Non Spatial measure (Time) 

• Combining and separating numbers, 

• Non Spatial Measure - Time and Chance.

   

 At the end of the term we will revise all concepts .You can assist your child by:

• Revising counting skills (e.g. counting by 2's, 5's and 10's from any given three digit number or by 100’s from any 3 digit number)

• Rounding 2 and 3 digit numbers to the nearest 10 and 100. e.g. 26 rounded to the nearest 10 = 30. 

• Revising how to solve simple addition and subtraction problems involving two-digit numbers using a range of efficient mental and written strategies including Forming multiples of ten 

• Identify and describe the orientation of shapes using quarter turns

• Recognise time on an analogue clock face , particularly  to the half-past. 

• Measure using metre rulers , create halves, quarters and eighths.

• Go shopping - notice prices, which is more/less, how much altogether

• Play games involving money and trade money eg. coins for notes, notes for coins, coins for coins.

Science and Technology

The students will continue to explore the Science unit - 'Physical World' and will focus on the identification of light, sound and heat energy, and how they are sensed and produced. The students will further develop their understanding of forces and energy and how these can be used for specific purposes in products. The Digital Technologies strand focuses on digital systems and their components. During Week 4 the Year 2 children will participate in a variety of Science week activities with particular focus on the school theme for National Science Week in 2025 - Decoding the Universe – Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language. This theme invites students and teachers across Australia to delve into the mysteries of the Universe by exploring the fundamental languages of nature.  

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Sport: This term, students will be introduced to fundamental movement and object control skills through a variety of fun and interactive games. They will practise aiming, throwing, striking, and tracking objects, as well as participate in simple net and wall games. Modified activities are incorporated throughout the unit to promote teamwork, communication, and hand-eye coordination. The focus is on developing accuracy, spatial awareness, and perseverance, while encouraging cooperation, positive participation, and safe, inclusive physical activity in a supportive environment.

Students will also participate in an Intensive Swim Week in week 4 and 5. During this week, they will focus on developing essential swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment. Lessons will cover stroke techniques, water safety, and fun aquatic activities, helping students gain confidence and competence in the water.

In addition, students will take part in the Swimming Carnival on Friday the 28th of November (Week 7), providing an opportunity to demonstrate their swimming skills, celebrate participation, and enjoy friendly competition.

We’re excited to launch our Peer Support program in Term 4. All students participate in 30-minute sessions each Friday. In this initiative, two trained Peer Leaders guide a small group of 8–10 younger students through engaging, structured activities designed to foster connection and collaboration. 

This term, we’re exploring the Keeping Friends module—an enriching series of five sessions focused on friendship, empathy, and critical thinking. We encourage families to chat with their children about Peer Support each week. These conversations help reinforce the values and skills explored during the sessions, and deepen the impact of this meaningful program.

Open Parachute will then continue for the remainder of the Term. Open Parachute aims to provide practical support on mental health to students. The program aims to reduce stigma and generate authentic dialogue in classrooms about the real issues students face. The psychological skills-building exercises aim to increase empathy, self-compassion, self-awareness, mental health literacy, and self-efficacy in students.

Creative Arts

This term the students will participate in Music lessons with Mr Parlato. In class, the students will engage in Visual Art lessons based around The Twits novel where they design ‘monsters’ and describe their features and characteristics. Students will develop sketching techniques to draw their portraits and add elements to their original drawing using a variety of mediums. They will move onto Christmas craft throughout the season of Advent. 

Homework 

Homework will follow the same structure as Semester One. It is recommended that Year 2 students spend up to a duration of 20-30 minutes of homework per day. Homework consists of daily reading, spelling and Mathematics activities. This includes 10 minutes of reading every night. The students will complete the Mathematics worksheet pasted in their homework books this term. These activities are to be completed weekly. Homework is due each Thursday and will be sent home every Friday. 

Week Seven is Sabbath week and no homework will be sent home so that everyone can enjoy precious family time.

Thank you for your partnership and support. We are looking forward to another very busy, productive term!

2B - Mrs Katrina Hedges

2G - Mrs Sophie Heighes

2W - Mrs Alison Bofinger and Mrs Carly Beaven

Important Dates for Year Two

Sport Day : Thursday

Students are to wear their sports uniform on this days. 

Library : Thursday

Each week, students will have the opportunity to borrow books from our school library. Please ensure your child brings their Library Bag to school on their allocated day. 

2025 - School Term 4

 Please refer to the Parent Calendar at this link to confirm dates

Dates may have changed after publishing this bulletin.