Welcome to Year 2! We are excited for a busy and enjoyable term full of learning, exploration and new experiences. On this page you will find key information about our class and what children will be learning this half term.
Our PE lessons take place on:
Wednesday: Indoor PE (Gymnastics and Throwing & Catching)
Thursday: Outdoor PE (please take note of the weather)
Children should come to school in their PE kit on both days. Please ensure earrings are removed or tape is provided, and long hair is tied back.
This half term we will be studying The Café at the Edge of the Woods. Children will develop their reading and writing skills through recount writing, learning how to sequence events and include interesting details in their work.
We will be focusing on:
Children will build confidence with number facts, counting and solving problems using practical resources and written methods.
Reading remains a key priority in Year 2. Children will take part in daily reading sessions to develop fluency, comprehension and a love of books. Please continue to read regularly at home and record this in your child’s reading diary.
Children will continue working on Phase 6 phonics, focusing on spelling patterns, suffixes and applying their phonics knowledge confidently in reading and writing.
Our science topics this half term are:
Children will learn about what living things need to survive and investigate the properties of different materials.
In History we will be learning about Mary Seacole, exploring her life and the important contributions she made to healthcare and nursing.
Children will learn about Computing Systems and Networks, developing their understanding of information technology and how technology is used in everyday life.
Our unit is My Healthy Self, where children will learn about keeping their bodies healthy through exercise, healthy eating, hygiene and emotional wellbeing.
Our question this half term is: “Why do we need to give thanks?”
Children will explore how gratitude is shown within different faiths and communities.
You can support your child by:
We look forward to an exciting and successful term in Year 2!
SEND
If your child has specific additional interventions in connection with an IEP or outside support agency Mrs Stafford will be in touch to provide you with resources to support at home. You can also find additional support on the SEND page of this website.
SUAT supports and leads in the set-up of new academies joining the partnership. The services provided by the central support function cover both educational and non-educational support. In terms of educational support, SUAT is linked to the School of Education of Staffordshire University, which is an outstanding ITT provider.