Junior School

你 好 (ni hao) Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2 families, 

In English, the Year 2 students have begun our new text study of Definitely No Ducks! Students are exploring the characters and thinking deeply about their personalities, feelings and actions throughout the story. We have been discussing what makes a good friend and what friendship looks like in our everyday lives, as per one of the themes that runs throughout the text. Through class discussions and activities, students are considering the importance of kindness, honesty, inclusion and helping others. 

In Maths, students have been investigating additive and repetitive patterns, learning to identify the rule that a pattern follows. We have explored how patterns can increase and decrease, and use repeated addition and multiplication to represent these rules. Students are developing their ability to recognise number patterns, explain their thinking and use mathematical language to describe how a pattern changes. 

During Guided Inquiry, the Year 2s have been exploring what makes a community healthy, safe, happy and helpful. We have been discussing the different people, places and services that contribute to a thriving community and how we can play a role in making our own community a positive place for everyone. Students have also been investigating the different signs we might see in our community, considering what these signs communicate and how they help people stay safe, find their way and understand the rules of shared spaces.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Melinda (Miss Emmett) & Ash (Foundation), Beth, Cassie & Suzie (Year 1), Shaye, Emma & Chelsea (Year 2)

Reminders: 

• Walk to School Week is happening on Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October.
• Walk to School WeekBreakfast on Wednesday 28th October at 8.30am in the Hall.  BYO plate, bowl and spoon.
• Please check compass for information on the upcoming Year 1 Late Stay and Year 2 Sleepover. If your child requires for medication for this event, please see the office to collect a medical form.
• Hats are back! Just a reminder that students are to wear hats during lunch and recess play. If your child brings their hat home during the week, please ensure that is it placed back in their bags for the following day.
• Reminder to please leave toys at home.
• School uniform colours are navy blue and orange. Please ensure your child clothing is of these colours, including Jackets.

Pupil of the Week

2S: Japneet C

For showing a love of learning in Maths! You used your knowledge of additive and repeating patterns to identify, continue and create patterns. Amazing work Japneet!

2G: Ryan N

For demonstrating life long learning in Writing and Phonics by giving the tasks your best effort. Well done, Ryan!

2E: Zayn B

For demonstrating curiosity when learning about algebraic patterns. You did an excellent job identifying repeating and additive patterns. Superb work Zayn! 

1B: Fiona C

For demonstrating respectful behaviour. You have treated your peers kindly and made sure they feel included. Amazing job, Fiona!

1C:  Tom B

For demonstrating integrity during his learning this week. Thank you Tom for always giving your best work and displaying a positive attitude being a real role model to your peers. Great work, Tom! 

FE:  Lillian Y

For your outstanding improvement in handwriting. You have worked hard to form letters correctly, ensuring they sit on the baseline, and remembering to use finger spaces between each word. Amazing work, Lillian! 

FA:  Freyja D

For demonstrating life long learning by focusing on your writing goal. You've made an effort each session to improve your writing. Great job.