Dear Parents,
Welcome back to Term 4! Teachers usually say Term 4 is the busiest term but here in Singapore they are all busy! There are many activities and special 'days' coming up this term so keep a careful eye out for notes and the newsletters for upcoming events.
Year 2 to Year 3 Transition
This week Year 2 classes will commence the transition to Year 3. Each class has been allocated a 'buddy' class. Buddy classes will meet this week to explore the Primary facilities and Year 3 classrooms.
Hats
A reminder that hats need to be brought to school and worn while playing/eating outside. We are noticing an increasing number of children without hats. It is extremely important in this climate to be wearing hats.
Changes to Lunch time eating
From next week there will be changes for Year 2 at lunch time. Year 2 will now be eating outdoors, seated at the tables in the Primary area between the canteen and the pool. We hope that this process will help in the transition to Year 3 and generate an increased level of responsibility in our children. Here is a slide show presentation of the procedure as shown to students at Assembly this morning.
Lunch time procedures presentation y2
Athletics Carnival
Last week the children were able to take part in the annual Athletics Carnival. Thank you to Mr Barnes for his organisation of this event. The children demonstrated the attitudes of fairness, respect, cooperation and confidence.
In week 4 Year 2 students will be taking part in a 'Challenge Day' here at school connected to our current UOI.
Meet the Staff
Specialists in the Spotlight - Computers
Year Two CCA News - Dance
Dates to Remember
Athletics Carnival
Last week the children were able to take part in the annual Athletics Carnival. Thank you to Mr Barnes for his organisation of this event. The children demonstrated the attitudes of fairness, respect, cooperation and confidence.
Unit of Inquiry - Sharing the Planet
Year 2 Challenge Day - ICT and Sharing the Planet
In week 4 Year 2 students will be taking part in a 'Challenge Day' here at school connected to our current UOI.
Students will be drawing upon their knowledge acquired through the Sharing the Planet UOI and using ICT to help inform, create and communicate their product. Children will use the inquiry cycle to help guide their thoughts, actions and decisions throughout the day. This inquiry cycle will be supported through an interactive website. The inquiry cycle tunes students in to the focus of the day, in this case the challenge, guides them to find out more about their topic, asks them to make connections between what they have found out and meeting the challenge to produce a digital product and finally gives them time to reflect on the outcome of the day and present to their peers.
The Challenge Day roster.
Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | |
Week 4 (31 Oct-4 Nov) | 2KE | 2HE | 2RT | 2HO | 2TU |
Week 5 (7-11 Nov) | Hari Raya | 2HA | 2LE | 2HS | 2CO |
Week 6 (14 – 18 Nov) | 2RY |
Meet the Staff
5 Facts about me - Ms Elle Ryan
- My beautiful 18 year old daughter, Jordan, is completing her HSC this year at AIS.
- I love sports and try to learn a new one every year. While living in Singapore I've learnt to Dragon Boat, Dive and Golf.
- I regularly practice yoga and swimming and try to see a live band or musician each year.
- I have always been a member of Surf Life Saving Clubs in Australia and continue to support these while living overseas. I am a life member at Coffs Harbour SLSC
- I'm an 'Aussie country girl' and love all things nature! I had horses for many years and competed in dressage and eventing.
5 Facts about me - Ms Jo Pearn
- Lived out of Australia longer than I have lived in Australia
- I have two children who were both born in Singapore
- My star sign is Aries and my Chinese zodiac is the Goat
- I have worked in IB schools for 12 years
- I grew up in country South Australia and am married to a Queenslander
Specialists in the Spotlight - Computers
Currently in ICT, Year Two are using Windows Live Movie Maker. This program allows children to edit video footage, add special effects, credits and music. The students will also be investigating different ways to use the camera and look at some good examples of ways to film easy and practical movies. These skills will be important to know during the Year Two Challenge Day that will happen this term.
House Leaders
Murray - 499 points
Derwent - 402 points
Derwent - 402 points
Lachlan - 330 points
Fitzroy - 349 points
Year Two CCA News - Dance
Every Wednesday a bunch of very enthusiastic Year 2 students participate in the Dance CCA. They have learnt a few well known dances such as the Macarena and Boot Scootin’ Boogie and they are also creating their own group dance to a popular Justin Bieber tune! We hope to have that ready to perform to assembly at the end of the Term! Some of the words the students use to describe the Dance CCA include: fun, tiring, dancyish, exciting, exhausting and the best CCA ever!!!
Ms Jen Kennedy
Ms Jen Kennedy
Dates to Remember
| Thursday, 27 October | United Nations ‘Parade of Nations’ 8.30am - 9.30am |
| Monday, 31 October | Loose Canon Performance A 9.10am - 10am |
| Wednesday, 2 November | Loose Canon Performance B 11.40am - 12.30pm |
| Friday, 25 November | Final Gross Motor sessions for 2011 |
| Friday, 2 December | Year 2 lunchtime CCAs conclude |
| Wednesday, 7 December | Year 2 Medieval Day |
| Wednesday, 14 December | Presentation Day Concert 9am - 10am Class Parties 10.30 – 11.30am Semester 2 reports distributed |
Ms Elle Ryan and the Year 2 Teaching Team.
