Inquiry Centre

Curriculum

What a busy week of swimming we have had! The students have been amazing at changing quickly and participating in all the activities. To end an already amazing week it was exciting to have the Year One Late Stay! It was such an enjoyable evening where we played games together, ate dinner together and decorated an amazing photo of all of us at the Late Stay.

In Maths we explored 2D and 3D shapes. We observed different shapes we could find in our environment as well as exploring the different features of the shapes such as how many sides and corners a 2D shape has and how many vertices, edges and faces a 3D shape has. We used our creativity to build shapes out of matchsticks and playdough and other hands on materials.

Our Writing focus last week was on information reports. We looked at what information needs to be included and the students engaged in research using ipads to look up their own animal of choice to make an information report on. Some interesting facts we discovered were: We share 98.5% of our DNA with Chimpanzees and Narwhals have an enlarged tooth with sensory capabilities.   

Our Literacy sessions followed the same focus based on factual reports. During our sessions we used iPads to research more information for our reports, we had a spelling focus looking at the meaning and definitions of our spelling words and recalling important information from the texts we read. 

During Guided Inquiry, the students enjoyed building their creations such as cleaning robots to help clean their tubs and items to help us get back into the green zone. It was great to see so much creativity in the development of these inventions. 

We look forward to another busy week with swimming, please don’t forget to come to school in your swimwear and to bring your towel, goggles and underwear every day. 

Have an amazing week!

Mrs Emma McCoy, Mrs Emily Sutherland, Miss Megan Campbell, Miss Emma Honan, Mr Aidan O’Connor, Miss Emma Marsh and Miss Emily Kiefte

Student Voice

"I enjoyed when we went into the deep end at the pool and jumped in." Tanya 1/2S

"I liked doing backstroke." Stewart 1/2S

Reminders

Please return your Year 2 Sleepover Notices

1/2 Swimming until November 29th

Pupil of the Week

1/2C: Abigail K-

Well done on researching facts all about Giraffes. You were able to create interesting questions and find the answers on the iPad and in a nonfiction book! Well done Abi.

1/2E: Zac H -

For using creativity and zest during the outdoor 2D shape hunt, you approached the task with a positive attitude and found 2D shapes in real life situation and classify them! Great work Zac!

1/2H: Annie H  -

For demonstrating perseverance while practising her swimming skills. It is fantastic to see you working hard to improve. Keep up the great work Annie!

1/2K: Sienna V -

For demonstrating a love of learning in writing! You used persistence to research facts about turtles and showed enthusiasm when sharing your facts with the class! Awesome work Sienna!

1/2M: Alice C -

For demonstrating perseverance with her reading this term. You have worked hard to keep your log book up to date and writing good comments about the books you read. Well done Alice!

1/2O: Nicha C -

For demonstrating creativity when designing a response to a problem in Guided Inquiry. Your investigation and design was well thought out and incredibly cute. Nice one Nicha!

1/2S: James N -

For demonstrating the character strength of perseverance during swimming. It has been great to see you approach all tasks with a smile, keep up the hard work James!