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2EV – Week 8, Term 3

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please see below for an update on what 2EV is learning, notices/reminders, and photos from our recent classroom activities.

We Are Learning:

  • Reading: We are currently studying the novel Fantastic Mr. Fox.
  • Writing: Our focus is on creating information books.
  • Numeracy: We have recently completed units on Addition and Subtraction using split, jump, and column strategies and are now transitioning to Money.
  • Science: Our topic of exploration is Space.
  • HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences): We have just concluded a unit on the Olympics and are now delving into the Moon Lantern Festival.
  • Religion: We have finished studying the four Gospels and will begin the MITIOG program this week.
  • Technology: We recently completed a game creation unit and finalized our Moon Lantern projects this week.
  • Health: We are covering a variety of topics with a current emphasis on the 24 character strengths.

Notices/Reminders:

  • This Thursday is our Buddy Assembly, which will feature a Moon Lantern theme and include several themed dances. The hall will also showcase the students’ lanterns. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
  • Also on Thursday, we will have a traditional or cultural clothing day.
  • Please remind students to charge their laptops each night before school. There have been a few dead laptops recently that prevent students from completing assessments.

Photos Below:

  • Science learning activities
  • Numeracy learning activities
  • Final Moon Lantern creations
  • Cricket Clinics

Kind regards,

Emma

emma.hatch@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au

   

2EV – Term 2, Week 6

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Hello Parents/Guardians,

This week, I’ve had the pleasure of teaching and getting to know all of your wonderful children. As we continue our journey together throughout the rest of the school year, I’ve made a couple of adjustments to our routine.

1: Laptop Use Before School

I’ve discussed and emphasized to the students that laptops will no longer be allowed before school. I would like them to view these devices as learning tools while at school and instead encourage them to socialize away from their devices in the morning. Since the students are already keeping their laptops inside during recess and lunchtime, no further amendment is required there.

2: Dojo Points

To encourage and support learning and kindness, I have created Dojo points for our class. They will earn points throughout the day for various actions and work their way towards both individual and whole class prizes. Currently, their Dojo characters are in egg form, but in the next few weeks, they will hatch, and the students are rather excited about this change and incentive.

In addition to the above adjustments, I wanted to remind families that we have a fruit break every morning for students. During this time, we take a break from learning, get some fresh air, and consume fruit. This time is exclusively reserved for consuming fruit to assist with brain fuel.

Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions. I am happy to respond to emails or talk in person before or after school.

Kind regards,

Emma

Emma.hatch@holyfamily.catholic.edu.au