Grade 2 Community News
Meet the Team
Our Year 2 Team This Year:
Assistant Principal
Stephen Zhang
2A – Lara Broskie
2B – Lee Watkins
2C – Heather Cope
2D – Hilma Diaz
2E – Emily Kelly
2F – Laura Madigan
2G – Elizabeth Anastasi
2H – Laura Cadzow
2I – Emily Hanson
2J – Kirsten Elliot
2K – Claire Gervais
Screener Interviews
Thank you to so many of you who took the time to come in and do the screening interview. This is really going to help the teacher understand a lot about your child so that they can ensure maximum growth going forward.
How we learn at TRPS
Our teaching approach is guided by Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction. This research-based framework ensures that every student has the best opportunity to master new skills and build confidence.
- We review our learning daily
- We present learning using small steps
- We practise together after each small step
- We answer lots of questions to show what we have understood
- We practise together until we are accurate
- We practise independently when we are ready
We retrieve previous learning so that we don't forget
In our Grade 2 classrooms, you will see these principles in action through:
- Daily Review: We start our lessons by revisiting previous learning. This strengthens "mental muscles" and ensures students are ready for new concepts.
- Small Steps: We introduce new material in bite-sized pieces whilst teaching familiar concepts. This prevents students from feeling overwhelmed and helps them achieve success.
- High-Quality Questioning: We ask lots of questions to check for understanding.
- Guided and Independent Practice: We use the "I Do, We Do, You Do." First, the teacher models the task, then we practice together as a class, and finally, students work independently once they feel capable.
- Check for Understanding: We use regular "check-ins" to see how students are progressing, allowing us to provide immediate support and feedback.
By using this framework, we create a supportive environment where learners can strive to reach their full potential.
Our first week in Grade 2
In our first week of Grade 2 we focused on routines and getting to know our teacher and class. We learnt all about expectations and daily routines through our learn-to-learn program. Some of the things we learnt include:
- How to line up in roll order
- how to exit and enter the classroom
- how to use zero hero’s when walking through the school
- pack up routines
- school values
- how we learn at TRPS
Summer Hats
Learners are still expected to wear hats this term. If they do not have a hat during playtime they will be asked to stay in the shade. Please ensure that your child has their hat at school every day this term.
Book Packs
Just a friendly reminder to please order your book packs as this will be a great benefit for your child. Only a grey led and workbook is able to be provided by the school. Thank you for your cooperation.
Meet and Greet
In week 4 there will be an opportunity for you to meet your child’s teacher. There will be more information about this in the following weeks. Keep an eye on compass for more details.
School Photos
School photos will take place in week 5. More information to follow on compass over the next few weeks.
We look forward to a great year ahead. We appreciate your continued support of our school.
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