Weekly update of the 18th -22nd February.

                                                 
Dear Parents,


thank you to each and every Mom, Dad and Grandparent that came to read or tell a story in their mother tongue. The students thoroughly enjoyed having you in the class. You added much value to the celebration of Book Week. View the link to see yourselves in action

We had an extremely busy and fun week, see some activities below: View Book Week photo's
Grade 7 learners came to read to Grade 2's.



Grade 2 students went to read with Grade 1 students.



Ms. Avril was our mystery reader in the library.



WIS Reading River.



Author Helni Itenge shared some of her stories with us.

We read the book Stuart Little goes to the library. this book helped students to understand the concept of cause and effect , which is one of our key concepts
for the unit. The aim is for students to undeunderstand the concept of cause and effect, once they understand the concept it will be easier to not only
answer comprehension activities but also to apply their understanding to other subjects and disciplines of life.

Students gave and made real-life connections to cause and effect during class talks.
Refer to our inquiry cycle (the outside wall) for examples.

On our second visit to the Chemistry, Science lab Math was integrated as students learned a lot about measurement. Students learned about different types of pippetes and burrets and a new term meniscus. They used units of measurements in context and could make connections to everyday measurement on mass and volume.

We continue to look at the Learner Agency as students have indicated more interest in learning Multiplication and Division. Here is a Brainpop video they can watch. They have log in details at the back of their homework diary books. Some may be wondering what Learner Agency is, read below,

Grade 2D has voted for the African Fish Eagle for the school mascot. Students are creating a presentation as a motivation for their choice for next Friday's assembly. They are sharpening their Research, communication and ICT skills by learning to listen, observe and take down notes while putting together their presentation on my story app.

Important notices

• Students will be writing MAP tests during the week of 25th February 2019.
• Grade 2 write Reading and Math. Students have been told and are aware.
• We will do a few practice sessions to prepare them closer to the dates.