Year Two Team News

Hello Year Two families,

Welcome back to Term 1 of Year One 2024! The Year Two teachers this year are Steph Keswick (Grade 2K), Georgia Grainger (Grade 2G) and Joel Kitchen (Grade 2J). We have been so pleased by the enthusiasm to be back at school that our Grade 2 students have shown over the first couple of weeks. We have begun setting up our classroom expectations and our students are displaying wonderful respect and responsibility in their new environment. 

Curriculum Focus: Weeks 3 - 4

Literacy: In reading, we will be beginning our Little Learners Love Literacy program in Grade Two. In writing, we will be completing our ‘Best Part of Me’ writing. This will provide an opportunity for students to draft, edit and publish their writing.

Numeracy:  We will continue learning about Place Value and enjoying a variety of maths games that pair number knowledge and strategy.

Inquiry: We are discussing what good learners do, and setting up the routines in our classroom so that everyone feels safe and supported. We are also discussing rules and expectations when playing outside at recess or lunch. 

Willy Kids: Through the pillar of Respect, we are learning about gratitude and how Willy Kids can demonstrate gratitude and the importance it has in our lives.

Important Dates Coming Up: 

• Meet the Teacher Wednesday 14th of February (students dismissed at 12.30pm)
• School Photos: Tuesday 20th of February 

Homework

In Year 2, students are expected to undertake 15 minutes of daily reading with a parent/carer/sibling. This can include opportunities for the student to read to an adult, read with an adult or be read to by an adult. 

A homework sheet will go home at the beginning of every week. The sheet will consist of weekly spelling words and a variety of maths games that the students have played in class.

The purpose of reading at home and simple homework activities is to create a link between learning at school and at home and to reinforce weekly concepts. Homework in Year Two is not designed to create stress. Please do what is right for your child and for your family. 

Local Walk/Photograph Permission/ICT Forms

The annual permission form went home last week. Could you please ensure that these are returned to school as soon as possible if they have not already been returned.

Specialists 

This Term, all Grade 2 students will attend Specialist classes. These include Visual Art, Music, French and Physical Education. Each class will also attend the library each week. Please see below for the specific days for each class.

Sun Safety

It has been excellent to see that our Grade 2’s are bringing their hats to school and are wearing them during play times. In Terms 1 and 4 students are required to wear their hats during all outside play. Please ensure that your child’s hat is clearly labelled with their name so that it can be easily returned to them if it is misplaced.

Until next time,

The Grade Two Team - Steph Keswick (2K), Joel Kitchen (2J) & Georgia Grainger (2G)