Grade 2/3

A message from Cass:

Dear 2/3 Families,

It is with a heavy heart that I announce I will be leaving Newlands Primary School.

I have been fortunate enough to be part of the Newlands community for 6 years. I have seen the school transform right before my eyes, something I am so proud to have been part of. The school community has been a significant part of my life. The connections I have established with students, families and teachers are ones I will never forget. From the day I walked through the doors I knew the community feel was something warming and special. I have seen many come and go over the years and now it is my turn. I will be off to begin a new teaching chapter, with my last day being next Friday 28th May.

I wish to thank all the 2/3 families for the privilege in working with your children and spending the last few years with them. I feel so lucky to have played such a significant role in their learning and preparation for life beyond NPS.

As sad as I am to be leaving you all, I have full trust that you will be left in the best possible hands.

I wish you all the best of luck. Adios amigos!

A polar bear for a day

Did you know that polar bears have a thick layer body fat, which keeps them warm while swimming, and a double-layered coat that insulates them from the cold Arctic air?

Well Jose was his usual adventurous self last week and the 2/3s got a taste of what it would be like to be a polar bear in a little science experiment involving... you guessed it, fat! With a glove and a protective layer of fat, the kids couldn't feel the freezing cold water in the bucket.

Check out the photos for some stellar reactions.

Ask your child for a fact about polar bears.

Animal habitats

The 2/3s are learning about animals and their habitats all in the lead-up to their Term 2 projects- making animal habitats! Here they are identifying animals and their habitats in Spanish.