Term 3, Weeks 5 & 6

 

Dear Parents

I hope everyone had a chance to relax this weekend in the beautiful sunshine.

2N Assembly

2N assembly item will be performed this week on Friday! They have been amazing during practise and I can’t wait for you to see their performance. The children will wear their sports uniform to school and change into weekend clothes (if they wish to) during lunch. I have organised pig beanie hats and wolf hats, so no costumes, as such, are required. Your child can add an extra touch, such as a bow tie, large glasses to add to their character or narrator role.

Mass

Weather permitting, Year 2 will walk to Mass on Wednesday morning. We will be back at school in time for recess.

Operation Christmas Child

Last week, your child brought home a note that outlined what kind of items can be sent away in the shoebox. We are asking for all donations with the $2.50 to be brought to school by Friday 18th Augusut (this week) please. 

Have a look at the blog post titled ‘Shoe Box Gift’ if you would like any information regarding what your child has been allocated to bring in.

Homework

Below are our Fluency grids, spelling lists and focus sounds for weeks 5 and 6.

 




 Learning Intentions

English: 

This week we are reviewing the 'eer' as in cheer, 'ear' as in ear, 'air' as in hair and 'are' as in beware. These fortnights tricky words are: through, every, only, surprise and revision of build & tomorrow. 

Since the beginning of term, we have been focusing on what a persuasive text is. We learnt that the purpose of a persuasive text is to convince the reader of an opinion. We have explored the text, 'The True Story of the Three Little Pigs', to help us understand how important words are when trying to convince the reader of a particular opinion. We have been using the mentor text below to better understand the structure of a persuasive text and that we need to have evidence to support an opinion.

 


 


 IntiaLit:

We have continued to learn all about visualising and have now begun the comprehension strategy of Asking Questions. We have learnt that we can ask questions before, during and after reading a text to help us further understand the text and develop our knowledge.

 




Maths

Last week, we began learning about the concept of Division and how when completing division, we need to share the total amount equally. We have learnt that a division sum can be represented by equal groups, an array, repeated subtraction, skip counting and using the division symbol. Below is a Youtube clip that may be of interest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3h1HUVHLJo

 

WHAT IS SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE?

This is a fantastic one to discuss this week as it is such a key skill...being aware of others and being mindful of our own behaviour goes a long way. 

In class we talk a lot about time and place...knowing the right moment to crack that joke!

When a person knows what makes other people tick, he or she is displaying social intelligence. 

They’re aware of the motives and feelings of themselves and others, and how to fit into different social situations. 

They can feel comfortable and say the right thing whether they’re in the boardroom or the janitorial room, in a school setting or at a construction site. Social intelligence involves two general components:

  • Social awareness: what we sense about others
  • Social facility: what we do with our awareness

 


Important dates for Term 3

Monday 14th August - Veggie stall before school (Week 5)

Tuesday 15th August - Feast of the Assumption 

Monday 21st August - Veggie Stall before school (Week 6)

Monday - Friday - Book Week 'Read, Grow & Inspire' 

Monday 28th August - Student Free Day (Week 7)

Friday 1st September - EA Appreciation Day 

Sunday 3rd September - Father’s Day

Monday 4th September - Veggie stall before school (Week 8)

Monday 11th September - Veggie stall before school (Week 9)

Wednesday 13th September - Learning Journeys/Open classroom evening

Friday 15th September - OLC Athletics Carnival

Monday 18th September - Veggie stall before school (Week 10)

Friday 22nd September - OLC's Got Talent & Last Day of Term 3 

Wishing everyone a great week.

Mrs Maree Noonan

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