Year 2 have been busy working hard in all areas over the past two weeks. We are more than half way through the term and it obvious that the class has settled in well the routines and expectations of Year 2.

This past week we had a lot of fun in Science trying to collect air in plastic bags. It was interesting to see the different ways the students tried to achieve this task. We then did an experiment to test the effects of air on falling objects. Did you know that the larger the surface area of an object, the slower it falls to the ground?

Our classroom is starting to become an art museum with a range of self-portraits completed by each student. So far we have looked at sketching, paper collage and pop-art cartoons. It is delightful to see all students attempting these tasks with enthusiasm and enjoyment.

In maths we have focused on time. Students are learning how to read quarter-hour time. We have also spent the past week revising the months of the year and the seasons as well. It was to complete an artwork in maths which showed our understanding of the four seasons.

I am so proud of the whole class for their performance of the poem ‘Making Friends’ at the week 6 assembly. Well done Year 2, your hard work and dedication paid off.

Congratulations also to the four students who received awards at the past 2 assemblies – Hugo, Flynn, Jack and Paetyn.