YEAR 2 WHO WE ARE
Everyone is unique
STUDENT VOICE
I AM...
I am brave because I try new things.
I am humorous because I make my friends laugh because I tell funny stories.
Leo
I am happy at school because my friends are very nice to me and we make animal homes.
I’m enthusiastic because I know my parents are very fun, they take me to the coast.
Liam
I am friendly because when people come to my house I let them play with my toys.
I am happy when people are with me. It is nice and it makes me happy.
I am helpful when mum does the washing. I help her hang the clothes out and bring them in.
Orlando
I was brave when I went on a slide that was straight down and very high.
I am creative when I make lego planes.
I am organised when I help my mum get ready for school in the morning.
James
I am friendly because when my friends trip over I help them up and get the teacher. They then feel better.
I am organised because when I go to school I don’t forget my lunchbox, drink bottle and hat.
I am happy because when I go out I am always so excited.
Trixie
Recognising and celebrating the importance of diversity
Click on the image below to listen to this wonderful book we shared in class.
SEE THINK WONDER CONNECT
Strategies to enhance personal growth
In Year 2 we focused on the Approaches to Learning (AtL) of Self - Management Skill and making informed choices and selecting an appropriate course of action during our UOI.
THE POWER OF YET
In Year 2 when we hear a student say something doesn’t make sense, we point to the poster and say, “…yet.”. When someone states that they don’t get it, we point to the poster and say, “…yet”. When students ask questions and we don’t know the answer, we point to the poster and say, “…yet.” . The phrases are a constant reminder that deep understanding takes time. In Year 2, we remind our students that we need to allow ourselves the gift of time to ask more questions, work with peers or teachers, or consult additional resources to master the material. The words lead to strategies, and the words give us hope.
In Year 2 students’ response to the ''yet' has been overwhelmingly positive. Within days, they had integrated the word “yet” into their everyday vocabulary. They use “yet” to encourage each other. They use “yet” when asking questions. They tell peers and other teachers about “yet.”
THE LEARNING PIT
Known by many as the Learning Pit, the Learning Challenge is used around the world to promote challenge, dialogue and a growth mindset. It was created by James Nottingham.
in Year 2, the Learning Pit has been used to assist us to identify fixed and growth mindset and outside factors that can contribute to successfuly getting out of the pit.
STUDENT VOICE
For my birthday I got to ride a horse. I was very nervous because the horse was very big. But I thought postiive thoughts and forgot all about the bad thoughts and fear.
Mary
Once I went on a escalator and I almost fell off. Then I started to hold onto the rail. Then I did not hold on to the rail and I did it.
Miriam
I had a growth mindset when I was at Jambaroo because I was scared to go but then I remembered that if I don't like it, I dont need to do it again. So that's what I did.
Eamon
HOW HAVE YOU CHALLENGED YOURSELF LATELY?