Welcome to Year 2

The staff in Year 2 are: 

Dahl

Mr Orchard 

Mrs Farmiloe

Walliams

Mr Dorman 

Mrs Weaver

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to speak to us. We will be always happy to help.

Curriculum

In History we will be learning about 'Castles' following our visit to Tamworth Castle.

In Science we will be learning about 'living things' and discussing what makes up living organisms.

In Geography  we will be learning about 'Farms' and exploring agriculture in the local area. 

In RE we will be looking at the religions of Islam and Christianity and comparing both world religions. 

In PSHE we will be looking at Healthy Me and how we can keep our bodies healthy. 

The children will also be enjoying some wonderful music sessions, practicing with a range of instruments. 

In English and Guided Reading we study a variety of Non fiction and Fiction texts throughout the year: 

AUTUMN

The day the crayon quit by Oliver Jeffers.

Little beauty by Anthony Browne.

Gorilla by Anthony Browne.

Non-fiction texts.

SPRING

Meerkat mail by Emily Gravett.

Non-fiction texts.

Poetry - Bed in the Summer

A range of traditional tales.

SUMMER

Georges marvellous medicine by Roald Dahl.

Charlottes web by E.B White.

Poetry - The Cow (linked to our farm topic)

   In Math's we will be learning our 2,3,5 and 10 times table in year 2. A great way to practice these is by accessing TT Rockstars.  https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth

Dojo's -

Children will earn a Dojo point every time they read!

The minimum expectation for reading is 3x a week. Reading books will be changed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Every time you read with your child you will need to sign and date in their reading record. 

At the end of each term the children will spend their dojo points at the school dojo bank, which is full of wonderful prizes. 

Reading books can also be accessed via Oxford Reading Buddy https://www.oxfordreadingbuddy.com/uk

 A few important messages! 

Uniform - Can all children please be in school in suitable black shoes and complete uniform. Grey skirt/trousers or dress, white shirt and burgundy jumper/cardigan. 

Our PE day is Monday. PE kit should consist of a white t-shirt with black, grey or navy trousers or shorts. 

Head Lice - In order to keep head lice at bay please check your child nearly every day. 

Water bottles - We would like all children to have an appropriate bottle containing water in school daily. 

Safeguarding
 

As part of our PSHE lessons we discuss the importance of the PANTS rule with the children. The link below directs you to the NSPCC official site and a video explaining the PANTS rule and its importance for young people. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/