Year 2 have been very busy over the past two weeks learning lots of interesting things in science, history and religion. We have done experiments testing the effects of gravity on water and further enhanced our understanding of a push and pull in science. In history, we have spent lots of time discussing the timelines of changes to technology within our homes, communication devices and transportation. The students have learnt about the stories of St Francis and St Clare in religion.

Maths rotations have been in full swing this week. There are so many ways to teach or revise a concept. In the Year 2 class you will notice that each maths session begins with a number talk. Number talks provide students with the opportunity to develop their ‘number sense’, this allows them to show the flexibility in their thinking around numbers and share their understanding with the rest of the class. Our maths rotations then consist of iPad, hands on, workbook and teacher led activities. This week Year 2 have been learning to partition numbers with a focus on ones, tens and hundreds.

It is important for your children to attend school every day. If your child is unwell, please notify the office of their absence. We have had a few students away sick this past week and as such we have been focusing on the good hygiene practices of washing our hands and keeping school equipment such as pencils and rulers as well as our hands out of our mouths.

A reminder that homework is due each Thursday to allow time for marking before it is sent home again each Friday. Home readers and library books will be changed each Friday.