Year Two
It has been another busy and exciting few weeks in Year 2! Students have been engaged in a range of learning experiences across all curriculum areas and have continued to show enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity in their learning.
Reading
In Reading, students have been focusing on asking questions before, during and after reading to help deepen their understanding of texts. We have explored questions about characters and their actions, thoughts and feelings. Students have also enjoyed continuing our author study on Stephen Michael King, exploring how illustrations help tell a story and create emotions for the reader.
Writing
In Writing, students created retells of Mutt Dog by Stephen Michael King. Students worked on sequencing events, including important details and using descriptive language to engage their audience.
Spelling
Our spelling focus has been on identifying and using verbs and nouns within our reading and writing tasks. Students have been learning how these word types help make sentences more detailed and meaningful.
Mathematics
In Mathematics, students explored data by creating, analysing and interpreting graphs. They worked hard to answer questions about information presented and explain what the data showed. Our focus has now shifted to addition, where students are solving problems and learning a range of new strategies to support their mathematical thinking.
Inquiry
In Inquiry, students have been investigating the properties of materials and exploring how materials can be reused and repurposed. Students have continued creating eco-bricks as part of our sustainability project and have shown great excitement and responsibility throughout the process.
Reminders
Please ensure students bring a drink bottle to school each day.
iPads should come to school fully charged each morning.
Remember to complete nightly reading and fill in reading journals.
Homework tasks have been provided on the rubric and if your child has completed one, ensure they show their teacher.
Please ensure all school uniform is named in case it gets lost so we can reunite it with your child.
On P.E. days and Fridays, students are permitted to wear their P.E. uniform. On all other days, the academic uniform is to be worn.
Students arriving after 8:30am must sign in at the office and collect a late pass.
Eco-Brick Donations
We are still collecting:
1.25L plastic bottles
Non-biodegradable materials such as soft plastics, wrappers, foil and similar items
These materials will help us continue creating our eco-bricks for our Inquiry projects. Thank you for your ongoing support!