Here we are at the end of Term 2. I can’t believe it has gone so fast.
We fit so much into Term 2 this year.
NAPLAN went well. Thank you for your support to ensure all the children
were well-rested and calm. Everyone put in their best effort and I am so proud
of them.
English
The children have really enjoyed our focus on visual literacy this term.
We have used our reading strategies to analyse and comprehend some short films.
The children have completed some very meaningful activities to help them get a
clear picture of the reading strategies we use, to understand and make
connections with the text.
They enjoyed having a go at writing some fractured Fairy tales – Fairy
tales with a twist! We have also had a dabble with poetry. Some fantastic
Cinquain poems are on display at the back of the classroom.
Maths
We have been focusing on money for some of this term. The children have
been practising giving change up to $5.00. Next time you have some spare
change, give your child a quick challenge to tell you the change they will need
when you buy something.
We have also focussed on mental maths, particularly our Times Tables.
Your child may have told you about the Maths Mastery challenge we have each
week. Ask them what times tables they are up to. I am encouraging them to
practise each day so that they can move up the next level on our times tables
chart. The children have loved playing Numero. I encourage you to play it with
your children at home. It’s a great way to improve your child’s mental maths.
Science
Our Science Inquiry was particularly exciting. The children conducted
some high quality research using lots of different sources. Their planets were
so creative and helped to show their understanding of the planet they chose to
research. Their reports are still on display at the back of the classroom so
please pop in and have a look.
The Super Scientist competition was great fun. Thank you for your
support to ensure your child was prepared for this activity. I noticed that
most children are increasing the volume of their voice and continuing to work
hard at maintaining eye contact with their audience when they are presenting.
Enjoy a wonderful holiday everyone!
