Year 2

It has been an exciting week in Year 2! Our students have been actively engaged in a range of activities that have been designed to challenge and extend their learning. We are proud to share with you some of the highlights of our students’ achievements.

The children worked collaboratively to solve real-world problems in Mathematics, involving area and uniform units of measure. They were provided with opportunities to describe and represent shapes including quadrilaterals and other common polygons.

In English, we focussed on Literacy strategies, such as making connections with the text and using evidence to support their ideas. The students read a range of texts, including fiction and non-fiction, to develop their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. We were particularly interested in our novel study, ‘Lost A True Tale from the Bush’ by Stephanie Owen Reeder. 'Lost' is a fictionalised retelling of the true story of three children from the Duff family Isaac, Jane and Frankie –- who were lost in the bush in the Wimmera District of Victoria in the winter of 1864. Based on eyewitness accounts and newspaper articles from the time, as well as later versions of the story written over the years, ‘Lost!’ relates the story from the perspective of both the lost children and those who were searching for them. Information sections at the end of each chapter document how children lived in the 1860s, looking in particular at housing, entertainment, food, transport, toys, schooling and clothing. This novel study integrates perfectly with our History unit. This week involved stepping back in time and reflecting on events from the past. We created our own personal timelines. It was fun to recall events and milestones from the past and discussing the wonderful opportunities that may happen in the future.

Our Science lessons involved the suitability of certain materials for particular purposes. The students were challenged to design a bag using a variety of suitable materials. We enjoyed the opportunity to extend our scientific vocabulary During our rich discussion, it was amazing to see the students' creativity and problemsolving skills in action!

The Year 2 cohort certainly enjoys participating in fun and engaging Physical Education activities that have challenged their gross motor skills and coordination. The students have been practising their running, jumping, and throwing skills while learning about the importance of physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. We encourage all of our students to have their hats available for outdoor activities. By engaging students in challenging and meaningful learning experiences, we can help them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the future.

We look forward to seeing what our students will achieve in the coming weeks!