Mrs Isaacs Year 2 OctoberDecember Mrs Isaacs Welcome

Mrs Isaacs’ Year 2 October-December Mrs Isaacs Welcome back Year 2! Here we are in our last term together. Term 4 has snuck up on us so quickly. We are looking forward to many exciting things; loads of learning, transition to Year 3, our school concert, presentation day, swimming carnival and much more. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching your children this year, watching them grow and seeing their smiling faces each day. Thank you again for your support. Let’s dive into this term! If you have any concerns please email the school with Attention to: Mrs Isaacs Dates to remember Wednesday Week 2 -7 Whole School Transition 22/11: Colour Run 6/12: Mini Fete 9/12: Swimming Carnival 12/12: Presentation Day 13/12: Silent Disco 16/12: Year 6 Farewell 18/12: Last day of school

Mrs Isaacs’ Year 2 October-December Focus for Term 4 Numeracy: Week 1 -Whole Number Week 2 -2 D Shapes Week 3 -3 D Objects Week 4 - Position Week 5 - Consolidation/Maths Investigations Week 6 - Fractions & Algebra Week 7 - Mass Week 8 - Volume & Capacity Week 9 - Time Week 10 - Consolidation/ Maths Investigations Focus for Term 4 Literacy Writing Handwriting: correct letter formation, correct pencil grip and posture Sentence structure: finger spaces, full stops, capital letters, complex sentences, paragraph writing and imaginative and persuasive texts Reading Speech Sound Pics Duck Words (sight words) Guided and shared reading in class Independent reading of known books Reading and comprehension strategies Clear and expressive reading Homework Google Classroom: We will continue using Google Classroom – please log into our class account. Homework is optional, apart from home reading which is essential. It is very important to spend 10 -15 minutes reading with your child and listening to them read aloud every day.

Mrs Isaacs’ Year 2 October-December Focus for Term 4 Integrated Units Our theme for Term 4 is Change. Students will consider changes that we experience in our lives through the lenses of biology, earth and space sciences, chemistry and physics. They will make predictions and scientific observations throughout the unit. Students will show what they have learnt by identifying “science” in their classroom and record their understanding of each branch. This aligns with UN Goal 1: No Poverty, UN Goal 2: Zero Hunger, UN Goal 4: Quality Education Reminder: Before the bell goes at 8: 55 am, students need to be down under the COLA or on the basketball court. The area near OOSH and the infants playground is out of bounds. Creative and Performing Arts The CAPA syllabus incorporates drama, dance, visual arts and music. The students will be studying music with Mrs Forrester. Library will focus on fiction and nonfiction, space and an author study of Julia Donaldson. PDHPE This term, our sport focus will be on team games and fundamental movement skills. In PD health, our unit will be based around ‘Let’s Move. ’ 2 I’s Wish list Please help our class with: Whiteboard markers

Mrs Isaacs’ Year 2 October-December Timetable Monday – Library/ Coding with Mrs Melissa Nelmes CAPA – Creating and Performing Arts with Mrs Tracy Forrester Tuesday – Scripture and Ethics Wednesday - Stage 1 PE / FMS /Drum Corp Thursday – Sport (Games) Please wear sport house colours and joggers Friday – Assembly 9: 15 Discussion at Home We will continue to discuss selfregulation in 2 I. Please continue to discuss with your child how they can take control of their own behaviour and choose to do the right thing without having to be asked, or without rewards and punishments. It’s about making good choices because it’s the right thing to do. It is also critical that children develop resilience and self-confidence. Our classroom expectations in 2 I are: Be kind, work hard and have fun. Thank you for your continued support this year. I am very grateful