Year Two

Term One

The Year 2’s have had a busy start to the school year, beginning with the appointment of our 2 SRC representatives. Benjamin C and Olivia T were both selected by their peers as exceptional leaders and representatives for the year 2 cohort.  Over the course of the term the students have been learning about how different things grow.

“We planted some broad beans and watched them grow. We wrote a journal to see how they changed. It was really fascinating.”

Ben A

“My favourite part of term was setting our goals. Now I know what I want to learn about for the rest of the year, and hope the balloons carry us away!!”

Lucy

We celebrated cultural diversity week by sharing our family’s culture from around the globe. Some students wore their cultural dress and created presentations for us to enjoy their diversity.

It has been a fantastic start to the year and we are looking forward to more  days of friendship, fun and of course learning.

Term Two

During Term 2 we did lots of interesting things. In literacy we learnt how to write fairy tales. I really liked it because we could write about anything we wanted. In maths we got to use some new apps. My favourite is Targeting Maths, because it has cool games that tests what we have learnt. We have also been using Showbie for our work. Next term I can’t wait for to go on our excursion to Science works.

by Ben A.

Term 2 was really really fun. In inquiry we learnt about different forces like push and pull. We were very luck to have some of the S.A.N.E kids and Marcus who come down from MY to helps us do an experiment. That showed us how we could make a object that pushes and pulls when your press a button. It was lots of fun.

by Tristin Lee T.

Term Three

The Year 2’s have had an extremely busy term. In literacy we started to write different types of poetry. From Haiku to Couplets, Diamante to Colour, each and every student produced some fantastic pieces of work.

Looking back on Term 3, it seemed to have a science theme. Early in the term we were joined by the year 3’s and Young Einstein’s to learn all about science. The students shared their knowledge about smell, taste, force and many other different theories. A highlight would have to be Liam’s balloon rockets, which almost blasted off into space. Soon after came Science Works where we travelled by bus to see many different exhibits. The students learnt all about the Olympics, what our planet will look like in the future and how things worked in the past. They couldn’t believe it, NO iPhones or iPads! A crowd favourite was definitely the sprinting challenge, running against Cathy Freeman. Once again, the kids certainly tired the teachers out.   

It has been amazing term and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store.

Term Four

Wow, what a busy Term 4 the Year 2 cohort has had.

Starting off with the production, the team worked very hard to learn their frogs dance. Fun fact – the frogs represented the many babies The Lakes staff have produced since 2007. The kids looked amazing and did an outstanding job on each night. It’s safe to say we may have some future performing stars in our group.

Next came a sad/happy moment as we said goodbye to the wonderful Claire. She was overwhelmed by comments and videos made by the children and was sad to see us go. Lucky for us we had Ines to step in for an easy transition.

Following came the highlight of the year for some kids, the Year 2 Sleepover. A fantastic opportunity for the parents to have a good nights sleep! The kids shared in some outdoor games, a funky disco and supper before attempting to settle into bed for a movie. For what seemed like 2 hours later for the teachers the kids were up and ready for breakfast. Once again, the kids showed their outstanding social development and maturity for 2016.

Last was our Westgarthtown excursion where the students explored the local area of Thomastown. They learnt all about the development of the town in 1856 and studied the local cemetery. Students were stunned by the differences of life back then compared to now. I heard a student ask “Where is the Xbox?”

It has been a wonderful year for our kids and the teachers cannot be prouder of how you have blossomed. Have a great holiday and see you next year.

Liam, Leah, Claire, Ebony, Michelle, Mellissa and Ines.