Y2 Newsletter 26.05.23

A Curriculum Enhanced by Engagement, Motivation and Critical Thinking

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Engagement, motivation and critical thinking – how do these contribute to effective learning?

On Tuesday morning, during our Parent Workshop, many parents gathered to learn more about how the significance of these skills impact our learning. When asked about what key skills parents believed their children needed to be successful, there was a clear pattern: empathy, resilience, and problem-solving. As we dived deeper into the Characteristics of Effective Learning, we found that they encompass and incorporate lots of these skills – and more!

Through different activities, discussions, and feedback, we learned that engagement goes beyond participation; it’s active involvement and curation of curiosity in the process of learning. Motivation encompasses the ownership and child-led direction of learning and critical thinking allows children to analyse, evaluate and problem-solve independently. All of these skills were on display as our parents took on some activities themselves: creating fractions using Lego, then building a bridge using newspaper and other resources. High levels of engagement, motivation, and critical thinking were on display as we saw a huge range of bridges that were strong enough to hold wooden bricks!

Year 2 Sleepover - 15th of June 2023

Soon, it will be the Year 2 Sleepover. For many of our Y2 children, this will be one of the most enjoyable highlights of their year and this will be the first sleepover since 2019. The sleepover provides an opportunity for your child to spend a night away from home, within a safe and familiar environment, surrounded by friends and teachers.

This is an opportunity for each child to demonstrate independence and so we ask that Year 2 becomes a parent-free zone after school on Thursday. 

Please say your goodbyes on Thursday morning and reunite with your child on Friday morning.

You can follow their overnight adventures via the class blogs.

Students will attend Thursday ECAs as normal and then join their class.

All other children will join a range of activities within their classrooms.

Sleeping arrangements

Children sleep on gym mats in classrooms, supervised by their class teacher and other familiar teachers.

Night time provisions

We are aware that some children may require night-time provisions during the sleepover. 

For example, some children may be unable to make it through the night without visiting the toilet, so may need to wear pull-ups to offer additional protection. 

Please contact your child’s class teacher directly if there is anything you need to share with them to ensure that your child feels prepared and at ease during their time away from home.

Health and Safety

There will be a nurse on-site at all times, if your child requires medication in the evening these should be passed to our nurses who will administer them at the appropriate time. 

Please check via the Parents’ Gateway that all medical and contact information is up to date. The school guards patrol our grounds throughout the night.

Personal belongings

Please make sure that personal belongings are labelled and that your child can identify their own things.

Packing checklist

• ✔ Sleeping bag or sheet/duvet plus a small pillow
• ✔ Pyjamas / Sleepwear
• ✔ Toothbrush  & toothpaste in a zip-loc bag
• ✔ Towel & face cloth (soap available in changing rooms)
• ✔ Change of clothes for the evening (not school uniform)
• ✔ Change of clothes for the morning (not school uniform)
• ✔ Trainers for evening play activities (not flip flops or Crocs)
• ✔ Torch/flashlight
• ✔ Reading book / Favourite Story
• ✔ Cuddly bedtime teddy
  
• ❌ Electronic devices and smartwatches are not allowed as per school policy
• ❌ Please do not pack snacks for your child - food is provided
  

Collecting your child: Friday 16^th June - No school for Year 2

Morning pick-up time: 7.30 – 8.00 from the classrooms

Please arrange to collect your child during this time.

Inform the class teacher if another adult will collect your child.

There are no buses available at this time to transport children home.

You must collect a signed exit slip from your child’s teacher before taking your child home.

The cost of the sleepover is 400 baht and you will be invoiced at a later date.

This covers having a Nurse on call and all meals. 

Please return the permission slip by Monday 5^th June 2023.

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