MATHS

WALT use our Maths skills to problem solve.
SUCCESS CRITERIA We can work out different ways to solve a problem in Maths.

STUDENT VOICE " I know how to work with my buddy to work out Maths problems together". 

Topic

FIRESAFETY

WALT: identify what to do in the case of a fire.

We can do this when:  

• we communicate a plan to get out of a house that is on fire
• Identify how to stop a fire from happening

Student voice:  "I would wake up from the smoke alarm. I will then wake up my mum and dad and go out the front door."

Writing

I am learning to write a descriptive story using interesting words to describe a recent storm in Christchurch.

I can write independently, spelling an increasing number of words.

I am learning to use fullstops and capital letters.

I can start each sentence in a different way.

Reading

I am learning to listen to myself read, checking that it makes sense.  If it does not make sense, I need to re-read the sentence and fix up any errors.

Art term 3

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Gymastics

This term your child is learning different skills in gymnastics.

Learning different shapes:

- straddle

- pike

- stretch

- tuck

Learning some rolls:

- pencil roll

- dish roll

- hedgehog roll

- circle roll

- elephant roll 

Achievement Objectives

Students will:

• Participate in creative and regular physical activities and identify enjoyable experiences.
• Experience creative, regular, and enjoyable physical activities and describe the benefits to well-being.
• Describe and use safe practices in a range of contexts and identify people who can help.
• Develop a wide range of movement skills, using a variety of equipment and play environments.

Learning Outcomes

We are learning to:

• Create and perform sequences of unlike actions on the floor.
• Identify how to use equipment and perform skills safely.
• Identify how gymnastics is helpful to everyone.

TEACHER COMMENT:

Great to see you using your body to do the pencil roll. I can see you are keeping your body nice and straight. 

Library

In the year 2 hub we show our C.A.R.E values in the library!!

Community

Put books/ equipment back where you found them.

Active Thinking

Choose books appropriate for you.

Respect

Use manners.

Communicate quietly and respectfully.

Handle books/ equipment with care.

Excellence

Return/ renew your books on time.

TEACHER COMMENT:

GREAT TO SEE YOU USING THE CARE VALUES IN THE LIBRARY. I CAN SEE YOU ARE HANDLING THE BOOKS WITH CARE AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOOK FOR YOU.

Te Reo

Last Friday the students started their first session with Matua Rihari.

We sang a few waiatas and all the students were engaged with the singing and actions that went along with it. 

CARE values - Assembly

In Year 2 we show our C.A.R.E values during assembly!!

Community

Enter and exit respectfully.

Active Thinking

Focus on the speaker or presentation

Respect

Listen respectfully.

Sit quietly.

Excellence

Follow the assembly expectations

Topic - Learner Disposition

WALT: describe EMPATHY, one of our dispositions and use it towards others.

I can do this when I show empathy towards my peers.

This week the year 2's explore what EMPATHY is.  We then made cards for one another by interviewing each other.  The students put a lot of effort into their cards and showed a great amount of empathy towards each other. 

Writing

Great to see you putting so much effort in your writing Lincoln and great to see you wearing your glasses. Way to go!

Topic

Learning Intention

We are learning to design a playground

Succes Criteria

Climbing equipment

Share with a buddy

Teacher Comment
Your stairs will make you very fit Lincoln. You can nearly touch the sky. Super effort with your design.

Maths

Learning Intention
We are learning to make shapes and patterns.

Success Criteria
Design your own shape
Share the equipment

Teacher Comment
You really enjoyed being creative when designing your shapes. What lovely focus Lincoln.

Library

Well done showing "Respect" in the library Lincoln.

Music

Learning Intention

We are learning to follow the actions when singing a song

Success Criteria

Follow the instructions

Sing 

Make the actions

Teacher Comment

 Lincoln was able to follow the instructions and make the shapes with his buddy.

Reading Term 1 2017

WALT read like we are talking.
SUCCESS CRITERIA I can read just like I  am talking.
STUDENT VOICE ' My reading sounds just like I am talking".

Maths

Learning Intention

We are learning to play guess my number

Success Criteria
Take turns being the teacher
Give clues
Work as a group

Teacher Comment

You really enjoy playing this game Lincoln. It is great to hear the different strategies you are thinking of.

Swimming

Learning Intention

We are learning to create a starfish position for floating on our backs and fronts

Success Criteria

Spread Arms

Legs Apart

Teacher Comment

Well done with your starfish shape Lincoln. You will float well in the water.

 

Learning Intention

We are learning to share our ideas about the CARE Values in the playground.

Success Criteria

Share an idea with a buddy

Draw your ideas

Teacher Comment

Well done discussing your ideas with your buddy Lincoln. I hope you get many pozis in the playground at break times.