Grade 1 & 2                          

Term 2

Term 2

Welcome back to Term 2! We are extremely pleased that the Grade 1/2 students have settled back into school routines and are enthusiastic about the coming term! Thank you for your continued support: Emily Croswell (1/2 A), Diana Atanasovska (1/2 A), Katie Howe (1/2 B), Andrew Lyster (1/2 C), Selin Bilik (1/2 D), Emily Megaloudis (1/2 E), and Lauren Morrison (1/2 F).

Mathematics

In Mathematics, students will learn about Addition and Subtraction. Both units will focus on developing efficient strategies to solve various problems. We will also begin looking at Time and learning to recognise, continue, and create patterns.

English

Reading - Students will be exposed to various fiction and nonfiction texts. They will make connections between the lesson focus on Reading and Writing, and explore a range of reading comprehension strategies. Students will continue engaging in daily phonics instruction as part of the Literacy Block.

Writing - This term, our focus will be on Information Reports. Students will learn about the structure and features of this text type and will make links to our Integrated Studies unit by applying their knowledge about animals to write Information Reports about them.

Integrated Studies

This term, the topic for Integrated Studies will be Biological Sciences. The Grade 1/2 students will look closely at animals throughout this unit and learn how to group them, their needs, features, and environments. We are also planning an excursion for this unit, for which we hope to share further information with families soon.

Other information

  • Students will consume brain food in the morning session of each day. Please remember that brain food consists of fresh fruit and/or vegetables and is separate from the students' morning snack break just before recess.

  •  Please ensure your child’s clothing, including drink bottles, is clearly labelled. We understand that it is frustrating when items go missing. Labelling items is the best way to assist us by ensuring they can return home.

  • Home reading will continue in Term Two, with the expectation that students will read for five nights per week. Please encourage your child to read and record their nightly reading in journals. Congratulations to those students who have made excellent progress on the reading charts in their classroom. Keep up the great work!

  • Homework will continue throughout Term 2. In Grades 1/2, students will complete their home reading, spelling investigation, and sentences. Literacy Planet and Mathletics tasks are also available and are set weekly. These tasks will align with the class's focus for that week. Teachers will hand out homework to students by Wednesday, and it is due back at school the following Monday.

  • As we approach the colder months, we would appreciate it if you could send your child a box of tissues, disinfectant wipes, and/or paper towels.