Dance Term 2

We are learning to:  follow instructions from a dance teacher to learn a dance routine.

We can do this when:  we keep to the beat
                                    we are in sync with the dance moves being taught
                                    dance with another partner

Topic

FIRESAFETY

WALT: identify what to do in the case of a fire.

We can do this when:  

• we communicate a plan to get out of a house that is on fire
• Identify how to stop a fire from happening

Student voice:  "I would go get my baby brother Hunter. Then we would wake up mum and then we would go outside with mum's phone calling 111."

Maths - Mass

Learning Intention

We are learning to compare the mass of the different sized teddybears

Success Criteria

Weigh the teddybears

Balance the scales

Know the difference between heavy and light objects

Teacher Comment

Great to see you working out how many baby bears you need for 1 papa bear. Super balancing Kharmony.

Writing

I am learning to write a descriptive story using interesting words to describe a recent storm in Christchurch.

I can write independently, spelling an increasing number of words.

I am learning to use fullstops and capital letters.

I can start each sentence in a different way.

Maths

Learning Intention
We are learning to play Loopy

Success Criteria

I have 14, who has 2 more

Add and subtract onto numbers

Listen to others

Teacher Comment
You were listening well to the group Kharmony and working on your cards. 

WRITING

WALT write sentences that make sense.
SUCCESS CRITERIA My sentences sound right.

STUDENT VOICE " I can write sentences that make sense"

Art term 3

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Gymnastics

This term your child is learning different skills in gymnastics.

Learning different shapes:

- straddle

- pike

- stretch

- tuck

Learning some rolls:

- pencil roll

- dish roll

- hedgehog roll

- circle roll

- elephant roll 

Achievement Objectives

Students will:

• Participate in creative and regular physical activities and identify enjoyable experiences.
• Experience creative, regular, and enjoyable physical activities and describe the benefits to well-being.
• Describe and use safe practices in a range of contexts and identify people who can help.
• Develop a wide range of movement skills, using a variety of equipment and play environments.

Learning Outcomes

We are learning to:

• Create and perform sequences of unlike actions on the floor.
• Identify how to use equipment and perform skills safely.
• Identify how gymnastics is helpful to everyone.

TEACHER COMMENT:

Great to see you using your body to do the hedgehog roll. I can see you are tucking your knees and head together. 

Library

In the year 2 hub we show our C.A.R.E values in the library!!

Community

Put books/ equipment back where you found them.

Active Thinking

Choose books appropriate for you.

Respect

Use manners.

Communicate quietly and respectfully.

Handle books/ equipment with care.

Excellence

Return/ renew your books on time.

TEACHER COMMENT:

GREAT TO SEE YOU USING THE CARE VALUES IN THE LIBRARY. I CAN SEE YOU ARE HANDLING THE BOOKS WITH CARE AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOOK FOR YOU.

Te Reo

Last Friday the students started their first session with Matua Rihari.

We sang a few waiatas and all the students were engaged with the singing and actions that went along with it. 

Writing Term 2

WALT think about the correct middle sounds in words.
SUCCESS CRITERIA We can work out which letters go in the middle of words. 

STUDENT VOICE " I can decide which letters to put in the middle of a word". 

CARE values - Assembly

In Year 2 we show our C.A.R.E values during assembly!!

Community

Enter and exit respectfully.

Active Thinking

Focus on the speaker or presentation

Respect

Listen respectfully.

Sit quietly.

Excellence

Follow the assembly expectations

Topic - Learner Disposition

WALT: describe EMPATHY, one of our dispositions and use it towards others.

I can do this when I show empathy towards my peers.

This week the year 2's explore what EMPATHY is.  We then made cards for one another by interviewing each other.  The students put a lot of effort into their cards and showed a great amount of empathy towards each other. 

READING YEAR 2

WALT read with expression.
SUCCESS CRITERIA We can make it sound more interesting by changing our voice as we read along.

Music

We are learning to keep to a rhythm and change when instructed.

I can do this when I keep a rhythm by making different sounds with my body. 

Thank you for showing me your fantastic skills!  I loved watching the little performance and seeing you trying your best at keeping the rhythm. 

Writing

Learning Intention

We are learning to create a picture plan for our garden

Success Criteria

Draw your garden
Include 2 ideas you would like in your garden

Student Comment

In my garden there are bananas, roses, carrots and a play house.

JUNIOR CHOIR

WALT: Show the CARE value RESPECT at Oaklands School

We can do this when we: Belong to groups such as Kapa Haka, and Junior Choir and attend regularly.

Great singing!!! Keep up with the great movements and the enthusiasm you put into Junior Choir. 

Music

We are learning to: 

explore different musical instruments

We can do this when:

*We keep a beat with the instrument

*Use our instrument to make loud and soft sounds

Well done Kharmony on participating in the group musical experience.  You are doing a great job at showing community and listening to the teacher. A great job at using soft and loud sounds with your instrument. 

Maths

WE ARE LEARNING TO: problem solve

WE CAN DO THIS WHEN:

* we work together as a team to solve a problem
* we explain how we got to the answer
* use material to help us solve the problem