Term 1

Week 1,2,3

LITERACY

In Literacy, we did a lot of work to set up strong learning routines and expectations. We talked about how to choose ‘good fit’ books, set up our class library and personal book boxes and explored ways to become more independent readers. We read a range of picture story books and practised retelling events in order and making predictions about what might happen next.

In writing, we unpacked what good writing looks like and discussed the expectations for book work. We were also learning about having a growth mindset and trying our best, even when things felt challenging. We did whole class phonics sessions to get back into the literacy routine and build confidence with sounds and spelling patterns.

We were learning how to be responsible for our learning by staying organised, focused, and giving our best effort. Throughout our literacy sessions, we showed our school values of Achievement and Respect by working cooperatively, encouraging others, and helping to create a positive learning environment where everyone feels confident to succeed.

NUMERACY

In Numeracy, we have used our time to establish positive work habits by setting up expectations around number fluency tasks and whole class learning experiences. In these lessons we have focused on having a growth mindset to overcome challenges and tricky questions.

We have also begun revision of our whole number knowledge through the use of manipulatives such as MAB blocks and place value charts. This hands on approach to the representations of numbers allows students to explore the different ways we can make two, three and four digit numbers.

With a particular focus on the school value of teamwork, we have looked to engage students in partner and small group tasks that allow them to solve problems and develop their confidence by working with their peers. This has also allowed us to learn the value of taking turns, sharing our ideas and answers with our partners, and learning together.

PERSONAL & SOCIAL

A positive school community is built on shared values that guide how we learn and work together. Respect, Achievement, Responsibility and Teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Respect means listening, valuing differences and treating others with kindness. Achievement is about trying our best, setting goals and celebrating progress, not just results.

Responsibility involves making positive choices and taking ownership of our actions, learning and shared spaces. Teamwork reminds us that we are stronger together, working collaboratively to support and learn from one another.

During the first two weeks, we are revising what each of these values looks like in our classroom and in the broader school community. We have also discussed our 'safe people' and can identify strategies to use when we feel upset.

Our learning also extended to how we can stay safe on internet. We discussed what matters to us such as our personal details that we must avoid putting on the internet to avoid identity theft.

CBL

This term in Year 2, we have been engaged in Challenge Based Learning (CBL) as we explore what it means to be part of a positive and ethical school community. Through rich discussions, stories and collaborative activities, we have been thinking deeply about how our choices impact others.

Over the past week we have explored what makes a strong school community, we have discussed real-life scenarios and practised problem-solving together. We have reflected on how our words and actions can make a positive difference and improve our school.

Our learning has focused on understanding ethical decisions — recognising the difference between right and wrong, fair and unfair, and how our actions help create a safe and respectful environment for everyone. We have been using language such as kind, fair, responsible and respectful to describe behaviours we notice in ourself and others.