Y2 Newsletter 02.11.23

A note from Mrs McCormack (Primary Principal):

3 November 2023

A note from the Principal

Dear Parents,

I hope this finds everyone well. A couple of highlights to share with you this week. On Tuesday, Peter Taylder and I presented to almost 200 parents on our vision for Assessment and Reporting. It was a great session, where we looked at the new CAT 4 data and the upcoming changes to the report templates. The powerpoint can be found on the Parent Gateway and here. There will be another workshop exploring this theme on Tuesday, 28 November.

In our assemblies we have been considering ‘what makes us special’. We had a sneak peek at some of some of our 243 student FlipGrid videos (so far!) and considered how we can all contribute to our community of kindness. We love when parents join our assemblies as it helps us to reinforce our values and gives parents an opportunity to see what we are learning. This is a wonderful story on belonging and we would love everyone to re-watch it at home.

This busy Principal is off to Kuala Lumpur today for the Fobisia leadership conference!

Sarah McCormack

Learning

New Theme of Learning - Green Spaces

The Big Idea

We live in a big, busy, bustling city but it didn't used to be like that. Urban habitats develop gradually and their development is led by humans. Through a closer look at 'The Secret Sky Garden' and using their enquiry skills, the children will explore, investigate and discover how the world around them has changed and if that change was always for the better.

The Driving Question: 

How has the world around me changed?

>Visit our Firefly page to learn more<

Junk Modelling Resources Required

Our Junk modelling boxes need restocking. If you have any recycling at home please send it to school with your children so we can continue to re-use it in new and imaginative ways!

Primary 3 Way Conferences

Primary PE Sports Week

**Please note FS2 Sports Day has been postponed.

Friendship Friday - Friday 10th of November

General Information

Snacks before ECAs

Sometimes the students are hungry after a long day at school and before their ECA begins. 

Teachers allow the students time at the end of the day whilst lining up and waiting for their provider to eat their snack if they need it.

Please make sure this snack is in their bag for them to eat independently without support. This snack should be a healthy snack. 

Students should not be bringing sweets/candy into school

If you wish to see your child before their ECA please email the class teacher in advance so they can hand them over to you whilst ensuring all other children are safely taken to their ECA providers.

Mercy Centre

PTG

International Day Country Spotlights

As we build up to International Day some countries will be running activities for the students to take part in during their lunch break in the old snack bar space.

Next week we can visit:

Thursday 9th of November: Taiwan, Russia, Spain and The U.K

Friday 10th of November: Thailand, Korea, Germany and Malaysia.

Birthday celebrations

The following students are/were celebrating this week...

Allegra 2D

Elizabeth [Beth] 2C

Anyou 2M

Varisara [Laila] 2D

Mirei 2K

Natalya [Naya] 2M

Autumn 2F

Phatteera [Mira] 2B

We cannot give out party bags or gifts - please keep these for any sort of celebration that you do out of school.

If you would like to send in some birthday treats for your child to share with their class, please arrange a day with your child's class teacher. We will only be able to manage individual items like brownies, doughnuts, or cupcakes. 

Please remember we are a nut-free Primary School and also check with the class teacher for any other dietary requirements of the class.