Our teachers are:  Mrs H. Potts: Monday - Wednesday and Mrs L. Wray: Thursday - Friday

Mrs. Jones will cover both Mrs. Wray’ and Mrs. Potts PPA slots.

Our Class Link Governor is Ruth Broadhurst.

In the morning we focus on English and Mathematics. We develop or reading through Guided Reading Sessions and following The Write Stuff writing programme and develop or mathematical knowledge through practical games, activities and problem solving.

In the afternoon we learn through challenges, focusing on Science, ICT, DT, History and Geography, Art and Music depending on our half termly topic. We also develop our spiritual social and emotional skills through RE and PSHCE.

Please select a document from our half termly newsletters below.

	Year 2 Autumn 1 Newsletter 2020.pdf	[pdf 123KB]
	Year 2 Spring 1 Newsletter 2021.pdf	[pdf 114KB]

Topics

Whilst following the New Curriculum, we try to cover our topics in as creative a way as possible.

We study five different topics each year which are Science, History or Geography based.  However, we are very good at linking all other curriculum areas too, for example, Art, Music and Design Technology, making for an exciting and varied learning experience.

English

Our reading and writing also links to our topics and we cover a range of genres.  We read and write character studies and stories, learn about and use the features of non-fiction writing, as well as learning to write letters, diaries, instructions and poetry.  We also have guided reading sessions which give us the opportunity, in small groups, to discuss whole texts and extracts from a range of authors.  We also have the opportunity to change our reading books, daily, and are encouraged to write about the books we read at home.

Mathematics

In maths, we learn through songs, games, practical and written activities.  We try to challenge ourselves with problem solving tasks and learn how important mathematics is, in everyday life.

Science

During science (Thursday afternoons) we will be looking at materials and investigating the book ‘Traction man is here.’ Through this we will investigate man-made and natural materials we will look at the properties and investigate the correct materials for certain jobs. We will be looking at how objects and materials can be changed (twisting, stretching etc). Please talk to your children about materials around the house and the outside environment.

We would like to emphasise practicing basic skills for Home Learning. These are non-negotiable elements that focus on Reading or being read to, spelling and times table practice on a daily basis.

Spellings  

Spellings will be given out on a Friday and tested the following Friday. Children will have spelling activities alongside learning the spellings. Children will be assessed on how they apply these spellings in their independent writing.  Please ensure your child has their Spelling Folder in school every Friday as this is our way of communicating how well they did and which words they got incorrect. They should continue to revise previous words as a matter of course as these words should be spelled correctly in their independent writing and the patterns used to help spell unknown words which are similar.

Reading

Our reading books will be changed once a week. Please read at home with you child each evening and sign your child’s reading record. They are sent home for us to practise our reading and increase fluency, whilst our parents can enjoy sharing our learning too! We will also have guided reading sessions where other skills in reading are focused on and developed.

Your child needs their book bag in school every day as the day they change their books may change depending on the demands of the week.

Maths

Pupils will also receive fortnightly Maths tasks based on our Year 2 learning objectives.  Timestables will be set up weekly, at this early stage please could the children follow this link and learn some of the songs.https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers/times-table-collection/z4vv6v4

DT is generally taught as a discreet project-based subject often with cross curricular links. The subject usually follows a pattern of researching, designing, making and evaluating. Children are encouraged to look at designs of related artefacts, carry out market research where relevant, use a range of tools and materials and produce a product based on textiles, structures, food or moving vehicles. The subject may be taught on a weekly basis or over a concentrated period of time. The subject encourages group work as well as peer and self-assessment giving pupils the opportunity to use skills from other subjects such as Maths, History and Science, bringing their own ideas to life.

Please select a document from the list below.

	St Mary's English Writing Expectations Year 2.pdf	[pdf 120KB]
	St Mary's Reading Expectations Year 2.pdf	[pdf 99KB]
	Year 2 Mathematics Book Expectations 2019-20.pdf	[pdf 116KB]