Author Archives: Ashley Middleton

Writing

Year Two have been learning how to write interesting paragraphs. They have been learning how to use adjectives to describe characters and settings so the reader is able to visualise them as they are reading. Take a look at the games … Continue reading

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Materials

In Science, Year 2 have been learning about different materials and what they can be used for. The students then researched manufactured products specifically made for pets and identified their strengths and limitations. Show your family the Fish Tank product Google Doc in … Continue reading

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The Royal Botanic Garden

On Tuesday 31st October, Year 2 visited the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. During the excursion, the students were able to explore the Botanic Garden and learn about minibeasts and much more! The day included: a walk through the garden – … Continue reading

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Kindness!

Last term, Year 2 learnt about reflecting God’s goodness in the world. We can reflect God’s goodness in many ways. One way is through random acts of kindness. We watched the video below in class and were inspired to complete … Continue reading

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The St Felix Art Show!

At the end of last term, St Felix held a fantastic art show! Each student created a beautiful piece of art that was displayed in the hall. Each class also created a class artwork which families could buy. Every student … Continue reading

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Library Visit

This year, the book week theme was ‘Escape to Everywhere’. Books are amazing for many reasons, however, one reason that they are especially amazing is that great books can make you forget about the real world and make you fall … Continue reading

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Time

This term, Year 2 will be developing their confidence with telling the time. Year 2 learn to tell the time using o’clock, half past, quarter to and quarter past. Practise telling the time using the links below. Which game did … Continue reading

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Sports Carnival

The St Felix Sports Carnival was held at the end of Term 2. It was a fantastic day filled with lots of fun! Year 2 participated in the following activities: potato sack race novelty race hurdles long jump shot put … Continue reading

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Science – Term 2

Wow! Year 2 were very busy scientists in Term 2! Take a look at some of our favourite Science lessons in Term 2. Science Incursion  We were very lucky to enjoy a fantastic incursion from two Scientists last term. Year … Continue reading

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The Force Awakens!

This term, Year 2 have been learning about forces. A force is a push or pull on an object. A force can cause an object to get faster, slow down, remain in place, change shape or change direction. Take a … Continue reading

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