3/2Y Term 1
Newsletter
Dear Parents and caregivers,
Welcome to the new school year. We have some exciting things planned this term and I look forward to a productive
time. A warm welcome to our new students Yander Lelah and Sherry Duan. We would also like to congratulate Luke
Descoeudres and Amelie Lim for being selected as our SRC representations.
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Homework
distributed
(from week 5)
Tuesday
Scripture
Sports in school
(Sports uniform to be worn)
Wednesday
Thursday
Library
Robotics (Ms Garlick)
Music
Drama
Friday
PSSA/School Sport
(Sports uniform to be worn)
Homework
collected
Homework
Homework will be issued on Mondays and collected on Thursdays. The purpose of Homework is to consolidate the
skills learnt at school. Homework comprises of spelling activities, reading for 20 minutes per night and Mathletics.
Throughout the year, students will be required to complete various projects. If your child is unable to complete
homework for any reason, please send a note or email the teacher.
English
This term we will be focusing on:
 the Seven steps to writing success
 grammatical sentence construction
 appropriate punctuation
 narratives and informative text.
Reading
Students will be reading a variety of texts and focus on a range of decoding and reading comprehension strategies
throughout the term. Reciprocal reading groups will be introduced and students will learn how to discuss text, develop
their vocabulary, summarisation and predicting skills.
Mathematics
In mathematics, we aim to nurture creative and persistent problem solvers while improving mental computation.
Through collaborative problem solving groups, open-ended and hands-on activities, students will:
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learn how to apply effective addition, subtraction, multiplication and division strategies (written and mental)
calculate amounts of money
accurately read and calculate time
find patterns in numbers and shapes
measure length and area
apply fractions and probability
collect and interpret data.
HSIE and Science
For Geography, students will study a unit called, the Australian continent. They will describe Australia’s major natural
and human features such as deserts, rivers, mountains and the location of Australia’s states, territories and major cities.
For Science, Year 2 students will investigate sources of light and sound, how they are produced and how light and sound
travel. Students’ understanding of the role of light and sound in our lives and our community will be developed through
hands-on activities. Year 3 students will examine different heat sources and how heat moves from one object to
another. Through hands-on activities, students will explore the difference in conductivity of materials.
Technology
Each week, 3/2Y looks forward to the design programs run by Ms Garlick. The Lego robotics program teaches students
to utilise their programing skills to execute commands. During class computer time, students will be consolidating their
word processing skills and developing their information and media literacy skills.
PDHPE
PSSA Modball and Cricket begin in Week 4 for selected students. Those staying at school will participate in activities to
develop various small ball and game skills. During PDH lessons, students will learn how to work together in small groups
and exercise various social skills. We shall continue to reinforce our PBEL school expectations.
Behaviour focus
1, 6 and 11
Uniform focus
Saying please and thank you.
Communicating with courtesy links to
being respectful.
Movement around the school such as
walking to assembly. Students should
walk in one line. This links to being safe.
1, 6 and 11
3 and 8
Being prepared each day with the
correct equipment.
This links to being a learner.
3 and 8
4 and 9
Listening and communicating positively
and with courtesy.
This links to being respectful.
4 and 9
5 and 10
Caring for personal belongings, such as
hats and lunchboxes.
This links to being respectful.
5 and 10
2 and 7
2 and 7
Be seen in green – our school colours are
green and white. No other colours
please.
You rock with the proper socks! Socks are
to be green with the formal school
uniform and white with the sports
uniform. No anklets or socks that
disappear into the shoes.
Do the right thing and tuck your shirts in
and bling is not in.!
Boys, the formal white school shirt needs
to be tucked in. Jewellery is for out of
school wear – leave it for home where it’s
safe and fun to wear.
Slap on the hat
Our green school hat is part of our
uniform. Beanies and other head wear
are for out of school wearing.
Wear your uniform with pride and you’ll
have luck on your side.
Wear your correct school uniform with
pride and respect.
Calendar Dates and Reminders
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Canteen opens – 7 February
PSSA tryouts 7-9 February
Swimming carnival - 10 February
PSSA starts on 17 February
GEPS Welcome Event – 18 February
RAW art lessons – 20-24 February
Term invoices are due on 3 March 2017. Please contact Ms Simmonds if you wish to discuss payment of the invoice.
Y3/4 Science incursion - 28 February
Y2 Fuzzies Education incursion - 2 March
Interrelate (Stage 2) – 16 March
Oz Opera - 28 March
Anzac Service – 7 April
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me.
Lawrence Yu
Relieving Assistant Principal (Stage 2)
[email protected]