Year 2 Update Week 10
Monday 5th November – school photos
Tuesday 6th November – school photos
Tuesday 6th November – Paul Melsom working with Y2
Tuesday 6th November – Raising Kids Who Love To Read An information session for parents 6pm
Wednesday 7th November – 3rd Y2 pitch session
Wednesday 7th November – BHS Diwali Celebration
Thursday 8th November – Helping With Home Reading A workshop for helpers
Friday 9th November – sibling photos
Monday 12th November – Mandarin Parent/Teacher Consultations….please sign up via The Gateway soon
Wednesday 14th November – Final Y2 pitch session
Wednesday 14th November – Mandarin Parent/Teacher Consultations….please sign up via The Gateway soon
Wednesday 14th November – Fun Friends Information Session at 6 p.m. in the Hall tbc
Thursday 15th – Friday 16th November – Y3 Camp: Please note, Miss King and Ms Dale will be supporting Y3 camp and will not be in school, so will be covered by supply teachers during this time.
Wednesday 21st – Friday 23rd November – Y4 Camp: Please note, Miss Fisher will be supporting Y4 camp and will not be in school, so will be covered by a supply teacher during this time.
Wednesday 21st November – Mandarin Parent/Teacher Consultations….please sign up via The Gateway soon
Friday 23rd November – Scholastic online order deadline.
Friday 23rd November – Mandarin Parent/Teacher Consultations….please sign up via The Gateway soon
Tuesday 27th November – Mandarin Parent/Teacher Consultations….please sign up via The Gateway soon
Wednesday 12th December – Christmas Concert 7pm – If your child is in the Junior Choir, you do not need to buy them a ticket
Friday 14th December – Last day of Term 1….12pm finish
| Monday 5th November | 2D and 2F class photos |
| Tuesday 6th November | 2K class photos |
| Friday 9th November | Sibling photos |
News from the English Team
Please visit the Gateway bhs.tg.esf.edu.hk to sign up for our reading information sessions next week. The first on Tuesday 6th November at 6 pm is for parents who want ideas about how to read with their children to boost vocabulary, comprehension, develop critical thinking and importantly nurture their child’s love of reading. The second, on Thursday 8th at 2 pm, is for helpers only and will give ideas of how to support children with their home reading.
We look forward to meeting you there next week.
Mrs Dale, Mrs Fennelly and Ms Jeves
Our latest Scholastic Book Club is up and running! Go to http://world-schools.
Please place your order online by November 23rd, 2018.
Timetable
| PE Kit | Library Bags | |
| 2D | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | Thursday |
| 2F | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Thursday |
| 2K | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | Wednesday |
Unit of Inquiry
This week the children had the opportunity to visit the S.E.N.T. Landfill. The South East New Territories Landfill processes construction waste for Hong Kong. The children learnt about where the waste goes and how the landfill is designed to minimise the negative impact of the waste on the environment. In class we have begun discussing what will happen when the landfills are full.
It would be fantastic if you could talk with your child about some ways to reduce the waste we produce!
Please note that the bus was stationary when children were out of their seats!
Pitch
More fun was had at the pitch on Wednesday. This week the children were placed into groups and rotated around different activities.
Maths
In Maths, the children have been using jump strategy for addition. They have explored how to use a number line to help them do this.
English
In English the children have been engaged in discussions around Halloween and have tried using persuasive language to express their opinion about this particular day.
They have also been considering the comprehension strategies they are using when reading texts.
Central idea:
People’s choices can impact the environment
Lines of inquiry:
- Types of waste (form)
- What happens to waste (change)
- Choices people make to sustain the environment (responsibility)
Next week the children will be inquiring into our third line of inquiry and identify the choices they make around waste, i.e. whether to pick up litter, recycle, choose a straw etc. They will use their evaluation skills to make judgements about how these impact the environment. By the end of the week, we hope they will have some ideas for action they can take that will result in a positive impact! One idea is composting. The children will be working with Mr Melsom to find out more about this.
Addition and Subtraction
Central Idea: The operations of addition and subtraction are related to each other (and are used to process information to solve problems)
An inquiry into:
- How we solve problems using addition and subtraction
- Mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction
- The language and symbols of addition and subtraction
The children will be working towards the following outcomes:
- Recall addition facts for numbers to at least 20
- Model addition and subtraction of whole numbers
- Represent and solve addition problems (including real life and word) involving 2 digit numbers, using appropriate strategies.
- Represent and solve subtraction problems (including real life and word) involving 2 digit numbers, using appropriate strategies
- Use estimation to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations
Next week the children will make connections between addition and subtraction. They will do this through trying to solve real life problems. To help your child at home, please chat to your child about when you use subtraction and addition in daily life, for example, talk to them about how you know how much your shopping is going to be, or how you know how much change you will get!
https://www.mathplayground.com/number_bonds_10.html
https://www.mathplayground.com/number_bonds_20.html
Writing focus: Writing to persuade
Words are used to communicate an idea in order to influence people and make them think.
The children will look at a range of persuasive texts and begin to identify the language features.
In reading, the focus is self-monitoring and summarising and synthesising. The children have been doing a fantastic job of summarising in their own words. Next week they will use a variety of different sources of information, such as books on Big Universe, books from the library and videos, to synthesise this information and chart how their thinking changes as they read.
Next week when writing the children will be constructing persuasive sentences and writing a letter to persuade.
2D – Tsyon Go
2F – Michael Borg
Games and Activities to Develop Vocabulary
We have noticed that many of our Year 2 children would benefit from developing a broader vocabulary. With this in mind, we would like to recommend some games you can easily play at home, or on the move that will give your child the opportunity to develop their awareness and language skills.
- I Spy With My Little Eye
Benefits: vocabulary development, phonics and spelling awareness, observation skills and focus
Equipment: None
Number of players: Unlimited
Location: Anywhere!
Say, “I spy with my little eye something beginning with …” Start playing the game using objects in the room you can see. Begin with obvious items and over time move to more discreet objects. You can vary the game by using the initial sounds (phonics), or letters (spelling) or even colours or numbers. You can increase the challenge level by saying, “I spy with my little eye, something that ends in …”
- Word Association Game
Benefits: vocabulary development, fluency, memory and recall
Equipment: None
Number of players: Pairs are good, but more players possible if everyone takes turns
Location: Anywhere!
The first player, chosen randomly, says one word out loud. The other player has to quickly say a word that has some connection with the previous word. Players lose if …
- They take more than three seconds to make a connection.
- They repeat a word that has already been said in this game.
- They are challenged and loses the vote.
The last player standing is the winner.
For example, one sequences of words might be:
– Bus
– Stop
– Go
– Green
– Grass
– Garden
– Flower
Other well known games we would recommend include, Pictionary, Charades
At BHS we have lots of great clubs which our students really enjoy so Ms Chung challenged us to create even more! As the student councillors, we interviewed our friends and classmates to find out their favourite clubs. We were wondering if any parents would like to help run these clubs? Do not panic! You do not need to be an expert or world champion, just enthusiastic and willing to help. This could be as a one off session or more, it is up to you. Please click on this google form to volunteer. The Student Council will then get in contact with you to organise the club. We will help with all the logistics such as venue, students and resources.
Thank you for any help you can give us.
