Year 2 Celebration Newsletter
What an awesome year we have had in Grade 2. Together we have had many positive experiences and opportunities for learning and growth. Collaborative work, fun, laughter, and enthusiasm has created a vibrant learning environment, and it’s been great to see that we have all embraced these values.
In Literacy, students engaged in reading comprehension, author studies, and diverse writing forms like explanation texts, poems, and narratives, students honed their skills in inferring, questioning, and analyzing texts while refining spelling and grammar proficiency.
In Numeracy, students grasp of measurement, mass, capacity, fractions, money, and place value grew evident through practical applications. In number the concept of fractions was introduced through various visual aids and practical exercises. Students gained a foundational understanding of fractions by relating them to parts of a whole, essential in dividing objects and understanding proportions in everyday scenarios. Exploring money involved recognising different coins and notes, making exchanges, and understanding the value of each currency unit.
These skills were reinforced through simulated shopping experiences and budgeting activities, preparing students for handling money in real-life situations. In Measurement, by exploring mass and capacity, students learnt to measure weight and volume, grasping the difference between the two. Real-life applications included understanding portion sizes in recipes or determining the volume of containers.
Moreover, their scientific journey into light and sound was captivating; they delved into the senses, making direct observations and comparisons, understanding how these stimuli are sensed and their roles in our lives. Discovering key understandings, they recognised the diversity of sounds from serene melodies to alarming sirens and the ability of light to convey images and emotions. Addressing fundamental questions, students explored the nature of sound and light travels, hearing and sight mechanisms, and the profound impact of these phenomena on our community's dynamics.
The learning environment, teamwork, and emphasis on our school values and friendships have contributed to a positive and rewarding school year. It’s has been wonderful to have created these lasting memories and had such a fantastic year in Grade 2.
Good Luck and best wishes for the following years of learning, growth, and fun!
Year 2 Team
Donna Matthews, Felicity Dobson, Christian Bojko
Performing Arts
This term, Grade 2 students developed their media skills by creating digital stories. Working in small groups, they explored how the shapes of their bodies could be used to form letters. They took turns being the photographer to capture these letters and then used their editing skills to arrange the photos on the iPads to spell out words. Performing Arts finished the year with a bang when showcasing the musical talents of students’ from across the school at our end of year Kismet Christmas Carols picnic.
PE
Students have participated in a variety of team games. They have learnt to follow the rules of games and accept the decisions of an umpire. They have used many ball skills and worked with others. Games have included futsal, basketball and keepings off. Students have learnt what it means to show good sportsmanship.
Japanese
This term in Japanese the Year 2 students developed their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through the topic, “I Want Fruit!”. Students participated in small group activities to support their ability to read and write 9 fruit names. They also were supported to perform a role play set in a fruit shop, in small groups. Some of the phrases used in the role play include “welcome [may I help you]”, “I want …”, “can I please have …”, “here you are” and “thank you”.
The Year 2 students also learned about the cultural event, Health and Sports Day held in Japan and participated in a scavenger hunt to celebrate this event. They worked with partners to locate Japanese colours around the schoolyard.
