ST VINCENT DE PAUL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Curriculum News
Year Two Term Three
Welcome to Term Three 2013.
Religious Education
In our Unit “Alive in the Spirit” we will focus on the special people in our lives and looking at the saints that are
the special people in our Church who teach us how to live our lives. We will look at the Holy Spirit being our
guide to make good decisions and use our gifts.
In our unit “Signs of God’s Love” we will focus on ways in which people show care, respect and love for other
people. To support the Year Four’s in their Eucharistic journey, we will look at the signs and symbols of God’s
love in the sacraments.
Maths
Number and Algebra
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Mentally compute and recall simple addition and subtraction calculations up to 20.
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Create and solve simple one and two digit addition and subtraction problems using a range of mental and
written strategies (for example, doubles, near doubles, building to 10).
Measurement and Geometry
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Continue to identify and describe the features of 2D shapes.
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Identify key features of common 3D objects and shapes using key mathematical language such as face,
edge and corner.
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Investigate analogue and digital clocks to tell time to the hour, half hour and quarter hour.
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Relate reading times to our daily routines.
Literacy
Writing
Students will explore the features of Narrative writing where they will write a fantasy fictional narrative on
their chosen character using the appropriate structure. The process begins with creating and describing their
chosen main character and setting to using a narrative plan to record the key ideas for the orientation,
complication and resolution. From their plan, students will create simple and compound sentences to compose
their narrative, including adjectives, synonyms and correct punctuation.
Reading
The students will be introduced to the key features of Traditional Tales. For example, orientation,
complication, resolution and character descriptions. To assist with their writing of a narrative, the students will
utilise these new skills and understandings.
The students will also be introduced to Readers Theatre where they will be exposed to various stories and
characters. Through these, the students will practise reading aloud with fluency and expression and using
different tones and intonations for different characters.
Later in the term, we will introduce the students to the visual text “The Lion King”. Our focus will be on making
predictions and connections, synthesising and inferring. From this, they will write open-minded portraits using
figurative language.
Investigation Time
In Term 3 we will be continuing Investigation Time with raised expectations. They will explore the new
investigation areas and will be encouraged to make links between the areas and our fortnightly learning
intentions.
I.C.T
During Term 3, we are encouraging the students to use the MyClasses Year 2 page and some iPad apps that can
help foster enjoyment of learning outside of school as well as reinforcing some of the skills we are practising.
You may like to try the following:
-Mad Math
-The life of Jesus Christ Bible Videos
-Jungle Time
-Fairy Tale
-Mathmateer
-Storylines
-Puppet Pals
-Book Creator
Physical Education
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Continue to develop control of motor skills when changing speed, direction and level when involved in ball
kicking activities and bat and ball skills
Develop and perform movement patterns and sequences individually and in a group
Demonstrate an understanding of using space and equipment safely
Performing Arts
In Performing Arts for Term 3, Year Two students will investigate a range of ways performance skills and
elements can be used to communicate ideas, feelings, expressions, experiences, observations and things
imagined. They will explore ways to develop, create and present Performing Arts skills in the arts disciplines of
Music, Drama, Dance and Media.
Our major Performing Arts foci for Term 3 are Dance and Drama.
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In Drama students will perform simple role plays, reader’s theatre and enact given scenarios. They will
explore mime, expressive dialogue and improvisation through drama games and activities.
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In Dance students will perform traditional dances, line dances and partner dances. They will explore
creative movement, learn simple choreography and participate in class choreography routines.
Visual Arts
Students will;
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share, reflect and discuss their art and the art of others
use egg cartons to use construction skills.
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explore the effects created by oil pastels and how to blend them.
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select 3 pieces of their own art work to display in the art show.
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complete a written response about the Art Show
Additional Information
HOME READING REMINDERS!
It is important for the students to read a minimum of four times a week and make a record in their journals
including the date, title and comment. This will be checked on a Friday when the students change their books.
Critical Dates
Tuesday 16th July – Back to School
Friday 19th July – Excursion to Anakie Fairy Park
Friday 9th August – Mission Fete: 12-1pm (Mrs Dynan’s last day)
Monday 12th August – Mrs O returns
Wednesday 28th August – Year 2 Mass: 10am
Friday 30th August – Father’s Day Breakfast
Saturday 31st August, Sunday 1st September – Year 4 Eucharist
Saturday 7th September, Sunday 8th September – Year 4 Eucharist
Wednesday 18th September – Art Show
Friday 20rth September – End of Term 3