This term in Reading, Year 2 students have been exploring advertisements and learning how texts are designed to persuade an audience. Through a range of print and digital advertisements, students have identified the purpose of advertising and discussed how words, images, colours and slogans are used to capture attention and influence the reader.

Students have been developing their comprehension skills by identifying opinions, reasons and persuasive language within advertisements. They have practised asking questions, making connections and discussing how different advertising features help communicate a message.

By analysing advertisements, students are becoming more thoughtful readers who can recognise how authors and creators use language and visual elements to persuade others. This learning is helping students build critical thinking skills while deepening their understanding of persuasive texts.

This week, our Year 2 students were introduced to fractions! We explored the concept of halves by learning how to divide shapes and collections into two equal parts.

Students practised identifying and making halves of different shapes, as well as finding half of a collection of objects. Through hands-on activities and practical examples, they discovered that both parts must be equal to make a half.

We also introduced the fraction notation ½ and explored how two halves come together to make one whole. Students learnt to represent this using the equation ½ + ½ = 1 whole.

We are excited to continue building our understanding of fractions and exploring new ways to recognise and represent them in everyday life!

This term, Year 2 students are discovering that we all have our own special powers! These are not superpowers like flying or becoming invisible — they are the good traits and strengths that make us who we are.

We are learning about qualities such as kindness, creativity, courage, teamwork, curiosity, responsibility and perseverance. We will think about the powers we already have and how we can use them to help ourselves and others.

This term, we will explore how we can combine our own powers with technology. We will discover how technology can help us share our ideas, solve problems, be creative and make a positive difference.

We are excited to see what happens when we combine our powers + technology!

This week, our Year 2 students focused on re-establishing responsibility and strengthening the routines that help our classroom run smoothly. Through class discussions and practical activities, students practised completing bookwork neatly, following expectations when lining up, moving respectfully around the school, and using different learning spaces appropriately.

Students also took part in classroom jobs and explored the important role they play in contributing to our classroom community. We discussed how being responsible, organised, and considerate helps create a positive learning environment where everyone can be successful.

These activities are helping students build independence, confidence, and the skills needed to be responsible learners throughout the term.