This term each grade is focussing on a different way that Science helps us to understand our world. We have some really exciting excursions and incursions planned that will give our students some hands-on experience to get them thinking. At the end of the term we will be putting on a Science Expo to share our learning. More information will be coming about when, where and how that will happen. The Science inquiries for each grade are;
| GRADE | SCIENCE ENQUIRY |
| PREP | Mighty Minibeasts |
| 1 | My Senses |
| 2 | Toys in Motion |
| 3 | Animals Around the World |
| 4 | Our Changing Planet |
| 5 | Everyday Science |
| 6 | Learn to Fly |
Katrina White
Mathematics Leader
In week 1 the Grade 2’s had an incursion called “Forces, Friction and Movement”. The presenter Ben told us about Isaac Newton and how he developed ideas about forces like pushing and pulling. The students learnt that a bed of nails is actually LESS likely to pop a balloon than a single nail. We got to do experiments using magnets, propellers, water tornadoes, spinning wheels, air rockets and spinning tops.
“I learnt about Science that is Physics. Ben told us how Isaac Newton made new types of Maths and the Three Laws of Motion.”
Krishiv Paudel
“I enjoyed it when we got to try out different science experiments like the spiky chair with nails. If you sit on the middle it doesn't hurt but one pin would hurt.” (No-one did this!)
Natalie Makdesi
“The ping pong pop was fun because it went about up twenty metres.”
Raymon Jamil
“I learnt about how you do science experiments like the pin-art where you have to put your hand on it and you see your handprint.”
Jocelyn Isho
Grade 2 Team
Welcome back to term 2.
As we head into May let’s take some time to reflect on our daily routines.
I am attaching a Magical May calendar that has some ideas on what you can do each day to support your family in having a happy and successful May.
Take a look at it and see what you could add to your day.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CAPABILITIES
This week I will be attending the level planning sessions with the teachers, and going over the Personal Social Capabilities from the Vic Curriculum. We will be working on what part of the You Can Do It program each level will focus on this term. Keep your eye on the newsletter over the term as we highlight what each level are working on to develop the Social and Emotional skills of our children.
When joining the Ritchies Card program you are given the option to nominate your favourite club school or charity (known as Recipients). Each time you scan your card (either physical card or electronic card in the App) when making a purchase at any of our participating stores, the total is recorded to your chosen club, school or charity. At the end of each month, Ritchies will pay your chosen club, school or charity .5% of the total accrued directly into the Recipient’s nominated bank account*.
