STAGE 2 CLASSES 2020
The following is some general information about the Stage 2 classes. This year, classes are named after "mini beasts".
Ms Howes - Hornet
Miss Hollings - Beetle
Miss Brennan - Bee
Mrs Vassilimis - Vespid
Mr Fraser (4/5) - Firefly
Miss Roach will be taking the Stage 2 classes for a period of an hour each week in the library. All students will be encouraged to borrow books from our library each week. It will be important that your child develops positive borrowing habits as our primary Home Reading Program requires students to read from at least one library book as part of the weekly homework tasks. We encourage all students to complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge each year; our school library contains a growing number of the prescribed Stage 2 ‘PRC’ books ready on offer.
As in previous years, we will be formulating Maths Groups based on the skill and ability levels of our students. Five Maths Groups will be organised with lessons being conducted at 10:15am-11:15 (Monday to Thursday) and 11:35am-12:35pm (Friday only). Maths Groups in Stage 2 this year will focus on Number (which includes Whole Number, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions and Decimals), Patterns and Algebra, and concepts in the strand of Measurement. Your child will receive homework from their Maths Group teacher each Monday. Maths Homework should be returned on the Friday of the same week.
Homework will commence in Week 4, Term 1. A separate information note explaining the purpose, organisation and expectation associated with the Stage 2 Class Homework Program will accompany your child’s homework in Week 4. Home Reading is a vital part of homework each week and we would encourage you to support your child by providing a quiet space and some quality time to read; it would be great if you could find the time to enjoy some personal reading time, too!
Throughout the year a number of themed units will be taught. These units of work will focus on the Key Learning Areas of English, Science and Technology, Geography, History, Creative Arts and aspects of Health and Personal Development. During Term 1, our Science unit is designed to develop and enhance student understandings of the natural environment, with a particular emphasis on observable changes on the Earth’s surface. Later in Term 1, we will commence our Geography unit which will focus on the environment and sustainability.
As you know, regular opportunities for fitness and sport activities play an important role in the physical and psychological development of children. As is customary at Oakville Public School, our weekly Sport Day will be held each Friday; our allocated time this term is 9:15am-10:15am. We have programmed opportunities for skills development specific to each of the PSSA sports on offer in Terms 2 and 3; we anticipate a positive and rewarding time will be had by all. Our fitness sessions this term will allow for students to experience a variety of activities including fitness routines and various workouts. Our combined Stage 2 Fitness time will be each Wednesday 11:35am-12:35pm and will incorporate a weekly lesson from the Bounce Back resilience and anti-bullying program.
As part of our regular classroom program throughout the year, your child will be involved in using the internet for research and using email for communication. These activities will be an integral part of the classroom program and will be conducted under the supervision of teachers or teacher aides. The use of technology will be linked to studies in a variety of KLAs. At various times we may show our students visual media (eg film clips, DVD movies, video, still images etc), some of which may be rated PG (Parental Guidance recommended). Once again, this material will be shown under the supervision of teachers or teacher aid.
For continued academic success, consistency and social stability, it is vital that your child attends school every day. If unwell, of course, it is important that your child receives rest and can recuperate quietly at home until well enough to return to school. If your child is absent from school, please send your child’s teacher a simple note indicating the date and reason for child’s absence from school.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS FOR 2020
Good organisation right from the beginning helps establish good study and work habits. Please ensure your child has the following equipment by the end of the first week of school:
Ruler (wooden, not metal or plastic please)
2 x large glue sticks
2 x lead pencils
1 x red pencil (for marking)
2 x blue biros (not felt or multi colour please)
Coloured pencils
Textas (optional)
Scissors
Eraser (NO liquid paper please)
Sharpener
2 x 96 Page A4 exercise books for Homework (NOT spiral bound please)
Pencil case (not large please)
1 x ream white paper
2 x box tissues
Library Bag
Paint Shirt
We highly recommend that all personal items brought to school are well marked, as precious learning time is frequently wasted when children have to search for lost items. Each term, we recommend that missing, broken or inadequate stationery and equipment is replaced. We thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
It is a good idea to ensure your child has a comfortable, quiet and well organised space to work to complete homework tasks. Further information regarding homework requirements will follow in the coming weeks.
Crunch and Sip will continue and students will be invited during the morning session to participate in this activity. We remind parents that only fresh fruit and/or vegetables are to be consumed during Crunch and Sip time. Students may bring a bottle of water into the classroom from which to sip throughout the day.
Ms Howes - Hornet
Miss Hollings - Beetle
Miss Brennan - Bee
Mrs Vassilimis - Vespid
Mr Fraser (4/5) - Firefly
Miss Roach will be taking the Stage 2 classes for a period of an hour each week in the library. All students will be encouraged to borrow books from our library each week. It will be important that your child develops positive borrowing habits as our primary Home Reading Program requires students to read from at least one library book as part of the weekly homework tasks. We encourage all students to complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge each year; our school library contains a growing number of the prescribed Stage 2 ‘PRC’ books ready on offer.
As in previous years, we will be formulating Maths Groups based on the skill and ability levels of our students. Five Maths Groups will be organised with lessons being conducted at 10:15am-11:15 (Monday to Thursday) and 11:35am-12:35pm (Friday only). Maths Groups in Stage 2 this year will focus on Number (which includes Whole Number, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions and Decimals), Patterns and Algebra, and concepts in the strand of Measurement. Your child will receive homework from their Maths Group teacher each Monday. Maths Homework should be returned on the Friday of the same week.
Homework will commence in Week 4, Term 1. A separate information note explaining the purpose, organisation and expectation associated with the Stage 2 Class Homework Program will accompany your child’s homework in Week 4. Home Reading is a vital part of homework each week and we would encourage you to support your child by providing a quiet space and some quality time to read; it would be great if you could find the time to enjoy some personal reading time, too!
Throughout the year a number of themed units will be taught. These units of work will focus on the Key Learning Areas of English, Science and Technology, Geography, History, Creative Arts and aspects of Health and Personal Development. During Term 1, our Science unit is designed to develop and enhance student understandings of the natural environment, with a particular emphasis on observable changes on the Earth’s surface. Later in Term 1, we will commence our Geography unit which will focus on the environment and sustainability.
As you know, regular opportunities for fitness and sport activities play an important role in the physical and psychological development of children. As is customary at Oakville Public School, our weekly Sport Day will be held each Friday; our allocated time this term is 9:15am-10:15am. We have programmed opportunities for skills development specific to each of the PSSA sports on offer in Terms 2 and 3; we anticipate a positive and rewarding time will be had by all. Our fitness sessions this term will allow for students to experience a variety of activities including fitness routines and various workouts. Our combined Stage 2 Fitness time will be each Wednesday 11:35am-12:35pm and will incorporate a weekly lesson from the Bounce Back resilience and anti-bullying program.
As part of our regular classroom program throughout the year, your child will be involved in using the internet for research and using email for communication. These activities will be an integral part of the classroom program and will be conducted under the supervision of teachers or teacher aides. The use of technology will be linked to studies in a variety of KLAs. At various times we may show our students visual media (eg film clips, DVD movies, video, still images etc), some of which may be rated PG (Parental Guidance recommended). Once again, this material will be shown under the supervision of teachers or teacher aid.
For continued academic success, consistency and social stability, it is vital that your child attends school every day. If unwell, of course, it is important that your child receives rest and can recuperate quietly at home until well enough to return to school. If your child is absent from school, please send your child’s teacher a simple note indicating the date and reason for child’s absence from school.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS FOR 2020
Good organisation right from the beginning helps establish good study and work habits. Please ensure your child has the following equipment by the end of the first week of school:
Ruler (wooden, not metal or plastic please)
2 x large glue sticks
2 x lead pencils
1 x red pencil (for marking)
2 x blue biros (not felt or multi colour please)
Coloured pencils
Textas (optional)
Scissors
Eraser (NO liquid paper please)
Sharpener
2 x 96 Page A4 exercise books for Homework (NOT spiral bound please)
Pencil case (not large please)
1 x ream white paper
2 x box tissues
Library Bag
Paint Shirt
We highly recommend that all personal items brought to school are well marked, as precious learning time is frequently wasted when children have to search for lost items. Each term, we recommend that missing, broken or inadequate stationery and equipment is replaced. We thank you in advance for your assistance with this.
It is a good idea to ensure your child has a comfortable, quiet and well organised space to work to complete homework tasks. Further information regarding homework requirements will follow in the coming weeks.
Crunch and Sip will continue and students will be invited during the morning session to participate in this activity. We remind parents that only fresh fruit and/or vegetables are to be consumed during Crunch and Sip time. Students may bring a bottle of water into the classroom from which to sip throughout the day.
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