Year 2 News
Getting to know you
Year 2 has begun with lots of excitement as students settle into their new classroom and routines. The students have been getting to know their teacher and classmates, making new friends, and learning how to work together kindly and safely. Through group activities and daily routines, students are building confidence and a strong sense of belonging. This has helped create a caring classroom and a positive start to the Year 2 learning journey.
“I like playing games in the classroom” - Ayliuo 2A
“I had fun drawing next to my friends”- Stela 2A
“We did lots of fun activities in class in groups” - Helena 2A
“ I liked being in my safety line with my class.”- Ayliuo 2A
“ I liked making new friends.” - Burak 2B
“ I had fun playing a game in class.” - Israel 2C
School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support - Our Matrix
During the first week of school, the Year 2 cohort has been engaged in our T.E.A.M Program. This builds expectations and school routines to help create a safe and positive learning environment. Students explored safety lines, morning and afternoon procedures, and the correct way to line up, including expectations for behaviour both inside and outside the classroom. They discussed how to move safely around the school. Students were also reminded of our school values Kindness, Responsibility and Resilience, and what these look like in everyday actions. Students learned about major and minor behaviours, the consequences linked to these choices, and how the STEPS Board supports students in making positive decisions. It has been a great start to the year, with students showing enthusiasm and growing confidence in following school expectations.
“I liked making our safety line and knowing where I am in it”- Pita 2B
Building a class team
The Year 2 students have been focusing on building a positive team environment by getting to know each other, playing games and participating in collaborative activities. The students demonstrated the school values of responsibility, kindness and resilience in their daily interactions. Building a strong class team early on in the year will help establish positive routines and expectations that students can rely on throughout the rest of the year.
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support - Where can we play?
The Year 2 students have been revisiting the playground and thinking about how they can display the school value of responsibility when they are outside. The students looked at a map of the school and discussed the out of bounds areas, an area they should not enter during recess or lunch. The children showed great understanding of where to play and where to avoid. Additionally, they explained why they have to follow those rules in order to stay safe and what to do if they see someone in the out of bounds areas.
“I enjoyed refreshing where we can play” - Aashrita, 2B
“We can only play basketball on the basketball courts.” - Panjab, 2C
“No pushing when we are outside.” - Nayat, 2C
“We go to the canteen if we have food and we got to the oval if we want to play soccer.” - Hussain, 2C
“We need to stay away from the out of bounds so we don’t step on the plants and insects.” - Hafsa, 2C
Start of year announcements
Welcome to Year 2! The Year 2 Cohort are very excited for the year ahead and look forward to working closely with parents and carers to support our students and teachers.
- Tuesday, February 17th - Meet the Teacher Afternoon
- Monday, March 9th - Labour Day (Public Holiday)
Hats: A reminder that in Term 1 and Term 4 students are required to wear a hat during outdoor play. If students do not have a hat they are required to sit near the canteen under the shade.
Water bottles: Please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school each day to help minimise disruptions to learning time.
Home Reading: Home Reading will begin on Monday 9th, February. All students will be provided with a school diary to record reading completed at home. This helps support communication between home and school and allows us to monitor students’ reading progress. Teachers will endeavour to check the diaries on a weekly basis