We are learning how to roll and mould clay to form the shape of a mussel shell and meat.

Room 10/11 have made the Mussel artwork for the Art Show that is taking place in Term 3 Week 9. We observed closely on what features green-lipped mussels have and learned to use clay to carefully mould its shape for both the shell and the meat. After, we used the sculpting tools to show different textures on the mussel. Then we used colours to paint the mussel shell and the meat to create the authentic look! Lastly, we used real sand from a beach to make our background.

Welcome to Year 2

Magnificent Masks

LI - to use variety of skills to design and make a mask

Room 2 has worked incredibly hard to work on this project. We started nice and early from end of Term 2 to study the history and the background of masks, came up with our own first design in our sketch books and then added more details to it after watching designers making them on videos.

We first chose our colours we will use. We were heavily influenced by Venetian masks so our plan was to add silver and gold to one of our chosen colour which made it look extravagant.

Then we designed a personal headpiece(s) to go on the mask. We thought using cardboard will be the best idea as it light and sturdy. We painted it and added details using beads, sequins and  diamanté beads. 

The eyes were later decorated with the diamanté beads - we learnt how to cut the top thread so the beads will still hold together but it will bend to the shape of the eyes. It was hard work!

Lastly we added mesh and feathers and other sparkly bits to make our mask stand out even more. We made sure the right colours were chosen so it matches the masks.

We hope to see all our parents in Term 4 when we showcase these amazing masterpieces.

I’m a Maths Guru

LI - roll two dice and add the numbers

We’ve learnt how to use two dice to add the dots together. We played a game with a buddy and took turns rolling the dice. We helped each other counting if one was stuck.

I am a Marble Maker

LI - to talk about my ideas

After reading the story ‘The Marble Maker’, Room 2 has made a beautiful marble using salad spinner and paint. We also talked about feelings and how we feel after making the piece of art. Did we feel proud? Do I love my marble? What does the colours make me feel?

Lucky Dip Maths

LI - count all the counters one by one

I am learning to count using the counters and form the correct number on the whiteboard. I loved playing with the lucky dip maths game.

Phonics time!

LI - to recognise the first sound of a word

In Room 2 we are trying our best to sound out the sounds that we hear in a word. The word queen begins with a q, volcano begins with v, kangaroo begins with k and zoo begins with z! Look at my beautiful forming of the letters.