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WELCOME TO YEAR 2

Summer 2^nd Half Term 2024-25

Welcome to the Year 2 class page!

On this page you will find lots of information that will be useful to help you and your child. Below you will see a summary of our learning for the half term ahead and information about homework. Please check this page regularly as I also provide a termly overview of what to expect and also a "News Item" for information about the week ahead. The news item can be found at the bottom of the class page and is updated at the end of each week. There is also lots of information about what we learn and how to help your child, at the bottom of this page.

Please email me or tell me if your child will be collected by someone different as permission is needed before they can be sent home with someone other than a parent. Thank you for understanding and please do ask if you have any questions about life in Year 2!

Email address: [email protected]  Please contact me if you have any questions at all.

**This half term our PE day with Premier Sport is Fridays. The children need to come wearing their school PE kits***

Here is a short overview of what is coming up in Summer 2^nd  Half Term:

This half term we will explore a new text, Rosie Revere, and write our own narratives based on this. We will take part in daily phonics and grammar lessons and also use this knowledge to read and spell accurately. 

In maths, we will develop our understanding of graphs and data and learn how to interpret simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and simple tables. We will also learn and use a range of positional and directional language. We will also consolidate the strategies we know to solve calculations using all four operations.

As scientists, we will explore the topic “Young Masterchefs " and apply this knowledge in our DT lessons through Food Technology. In history, we will learn about different types of castles and what life was like in a castle. In geography, we will continue to compare Goostrey with a location in South Africa. In art we will explore and respond to  the work of Paul Klee and in our music lessons, we will learn to identify music as a cue and learn to follow the beat so we can perform as a group. We will also develop our coordination and a range of cricket skills through sessions in PE. In RE, we will explore the idea of belonging.  Through PCHE, we will discuss friendships and identify strategies for solving problems that might arise with friendships.

Please read regularly with your child at home. Little and often is best and can be a fun way to relax together. Choose a time that works for your family. Encourage them to use their phonics knowledge as they read to you. Reading with and to your child is a great way to introduce them to new types of text, build new knowledge and hear new vocabulary. It is also important to talk about the book to check their understanding. What words they can decode but perhaps don't understand the meaning of? It is helpful to read a variety of texts including non-fiction and poetry. In school, we read on a daily basis and in reading groups we will work on answering comprehension questions, using the texts to find the answer. It would really help your child to practise comprehension skills at home too. You can ask them questions about their book and find guidance on asking these questions in the files section of our page.

Please do contact me by email or at the of the school day if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued support, 

Mr Warhurst

Homework in Year 2:

Homework is an important chance to practise the curriculum learned at school. After your child has completed the work please work through it with them and support them. We will begin homework once the class has had time to settle back into school.

Maths homework-   This should take no more than 15-20 minutes to complete. Maths homework will be set on a Friday and should be returned to school by the following Friday. 

English homework - This will be set on a Friday and should be returned to school by the following Friday. The suggested time is 15-20 minutes. 

Reading - Children should read for 10 - 15 minutes at home every night if possible. Please ask the children to tell you about the story and ask some questions about the book. Reading/homework folders need to be in school every day. Thank you!

Spelling homework will be set on a Friday and tested in school the following Friday. Children should aim to spell these words correctly in their work as well as for the quiz.