For the past six weeks Year 2 have been inquiring into the transdiciplinary theme “Who We Are”.  We have been exploring the central idea “Relationships are maintained and enhanced by the way we communicate and act.” The lines of inquiry include: Types of relationships and the need for them; Ways we can communicate and act to maintain relationships, and Our responsibility towards others.

Throughout our discussions we’ve talked about what positive and negative relationships look like and how we can treat other people even when they are being negative towards us.

Throughout the unit the boys were able to compare themselves with people they have relationships with, which allowed them to see the similarities and differences between each other.  The boys came to the conclusion that even though they have differences between themselves and their friends, their relationship still remains a positive and healthy one.

Many books were often referred to in this unit and as the boys noticed, there is always a relationship depicted in stories, whether it is a positive or negative one.

One of the books we explored was the ‘Rainbow Fish’.  This book was a fabulous way of showing that although you can be beautiful on the outside you still need to be beautiful on the inside by being kind to others and sharing.

For our assembly item this term Year 2 had the opportunity to present the Rainbow Fish to the school.  The boys had a wonderful time practicing and preparing for their performance which was showed at assembly because all boys did a wonderful job.

Ted Walker as Rainbow Fish (left) and Nishantha Abbey as Blue Fish (right)

Ashley Barg

Year 2 Teacher