Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to Term 2! It has been wonderful to see how smoothly students have transitioned from the freedoms and flexibility of the holidays back into a consistent school routine.

In Literacy, we have begun exploring non-fiction texts, with a particular focus on information reports. Students have been investigating the push and pull factors that influence the journeys of refugees and asylum seekers, and we’ve started to examine the different visa options and migration policies that Australia has adopted over time. As part of this, we have been looking closely at individuals and the reasons behind their decisions to migrate. This work will continue as we highlight personal stories to deepen students’ understanding.

In HASS, students are exploring the diverse environments, cultures, and people across the Asia region and the broader world. They are building their mental maps of the world while also learning about Australia’s connections with other countries, how these are evolving and what impacts these global interconnections have. The connections between HASS and Literacy are strong, and together they are helping students develop valuable background knowledge which we then build on as we progress through the unit.

In Mathematics, we have recently completed a unit on order of operations, and we are now turning our focus to fractions. Although we’re only a week into the unit, I’ve been incredibly impressed by the perseverance and effort students have shown. They are taking real pride in their progress, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence grow each day. Please also keep an eye out for homework; the Maths questions included are a great way for students to revise and reinforce the concepts we are covering in class.

 As mentioned earlier, it’s been a pleasure reconnecting with students and families this term. I’ve appreciated every interaction, whether in person, online, or through phone calls. Please keep an eye out for camp notifications this term. Important information will be sent home regarding upcoming sessions and logistics.

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

Mr. Bakes