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DISCOVERY BAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 2016/2017 Welcome to Year 2 OUR MISSION As an international community school, our mission is to provide an outstanding education to students in an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. We seek to
OUR MISSION
“As an international community school, our mission is to provide an outstanding education to students in an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. We seek to inspire and empower students to fulfill their individual potential in a rapidly changing world.”
Lisa Mori Y2LM YEAR GROUP LEADER Helen Reid Y2HR Emily Sharman Y2ES Jack Hoskin Y2JH Lisa Mastroianni Jeana Dingley Fiona Ieronimo Grazyna Bobrowska Katy Day EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS Hannah Cole DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Y1-3 Susan Walter HEAD OF PRIMARY
HAPPY INDEPENDENT ENQUIRING RESPONSIBLE ENTHUSIASTIC MOTIVATED
➜ Moodle is like the ‘homebase’ for all students to access their home learning. ➜ It is password protected and every child has their own login information. This will be given via the reading diary. ➜ Students can access the Year 2 home page, Spelladrome, Mathletics, Sunshine Online and MyiMaths via Moodle so there is no need for parents to try to remember many different websites this year.
Moodle is an
personalised learning platform that can be used in school and at home. Most Year 2 students will already be familiar with Moodle from Year 1.
➜ Two guided reading books per week appropriate and specific to your child’s personal reading level ➜ One RWI book (average once per week but may vary depending on your child’s RWI group) ➜ One library book chosen by your child ➜ Logging books in the reading diary ➜ iRead: Crystal, Sapphire and Platinum
Reading every day helps children to develop their communication skills, develop logical thinking skills, master language, enhance concentration, build family bonds and also develop a love for reading.
➔ First, the task has a clear academic purpose, such as practice, checking for understanding, or applying knowledge or skills. ➔ Second, the task efficiently demonstrates student learning. ➔ Third, the task promotes ownership by offering choices and being personally relevant. ➔ Fourth, the task instills a sense of competence. ➔ Last, the task is aesthetically pleasing—it appears enjoyable and interesting (Vatterott, 2009).
The Fundamental Five The best homework tasks exhibit five characteristics
➔ Monday: Children are taught a new spelling rule in class and given their spelling list. At home, they choose one activity to complete from a list of fun activities. ➜ Tuesday: Children write three ‘super sentences’. Each sentence should include at least one word from their spelling list. ➜ Wednesday: Spelladrome task. ➜ Thursday: Return the homework. ➜ Friday: Spelling list check-up in class.
Spelling Programme New National Curriculum 2014 Magic Words Programme Spelladrome
➜ Each week your child will be given a task to complete on Mathletics. ➜ Mathletics is personalised to your child’s own level. ➜ On average, once per month, your child will be given an additional maths challenge to complete. This will come in written form via their maths homework folder. ➜ You will also have access to MyiMaths although we will not be setting homework via this in Term 1.
Maths homework tasks aim to help your child consolidate the learning from class. Mathletics MyiMaths Monthly Maths Challenges
➜ From time to time your child will be given a homework task related to their current IPC unit. ➜ It may be a simple task such as remembering to bring their toothbrush to school. ➜ It may be a more involved project, such as conducting personal home research about a particular topic or concept. ➜ We will inform parents of any IPC homework tasks in advance via the reading diary.
Year 2 IPC Units
Healthy Minds, Happy Bodies Transport from A to B It’s Shocking! Living Things and Habitats Let’s Celebrate