Curriculum Overview
Year 2 builds on the strong literacy and numeracy foundations developed in Prep and Year 1. The Year 2 curriculum is aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9 in Health and Physical Education, English, Mathematics and Science. It supports students to become more fluent readers, confident writers and capable problem-solvers, while continuing to develop independence, resilience and positive learning habits.
English and Mathematics (daily learning)
English and Mathematics remain a daily focus in Year 2, with students expected to apply skills with increasing confidence and independence.
English: In Year 2, students continue to strengthen their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. LEM Phonics is used to consolidate phonics knowledge, spelling patterns and word recognition, supporting students to read more fluently and spell with greater accuracy. Students engage with a range of texts, build vocabulary, develop comprehension strategies, and write longer, more detailed texts with clear structure, correct punctuation and purposeful language.
Mathematics (PR1ME Maths): Mathematics is taught using PR1ME Maths, an evidence-based program aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Students deepen their understanding of place value, addition and subtraction, and begin to explore multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, geometry and data. Learning moves from concrete materials to visual and written representations, with a strong emphasis on reasoning, explaining strategies and solving real-world problems.
Learning across all areas
Across the year, students also learn through:
Science – investigating living things, materials, forces and the environment
HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) – learning about community, history, geography and connections to place
Health and Physical Education – developing movement skills, personal health knowledge and respectful relationships
The Arts – creating and responding through visual arts, music, drama and dance
Technologies – designing, creating and evaluating solutions using materials and digital tools
Learning is increasingly connected across learning areas, supporting students to apply their skills and knowledge in meaningful contexts.
Wellbeing, independence and learning behaviours
In Year 2, there is a strong focus on developing independence, responsibility and perseverance. Students learn to manage routines, collaborate effectively, set learning goals and reflect on their progress. Teachers support students through clear expectations, explicit instruction and ongoing feedback.
Our approach in Year 2
Learning in Year 2 includes:
explicit and structured teaching of literacy and numeracy
continued focus on phonics, spelling and reading fluency
clear learning intentions and success criteria
opportunities for discussion, collaboration and problem-solving
increasing independence and self-management
This approach supports students to become confident learners, capable communicators and active participants in their learning as they prepare for the increased demands of the middle years of primary school.
Term Overviews
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