Welcome Statement
I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome all the Year 2 children and families into our class this year. We hope that you find all the information you need here but if you want to find out more. Please check out our school blog, school Facebook page and school Twitter account. As always, we are here to make this a memorable year for your child, so never hesitate to contact us and let’s work together to “Grow with God”.
Staffing
Class Teacher: Miss C. Booker
Teaching Assistants: Mrs D. Norman & Mrs D. Owen
PPA Cover: Mrs S. Waby
Our Topics
Our children follow the Lancashire topic overviews. In Year 2 these are as follows:
- Autumn 1 – The Place Where I Live
- Autumn 2 – Fighting Fit
- Spring 1 – Explorers
- Spring 2 – The Farm Shop
- Summer 1 – Wind In The Willows
- Summer 2 – Buckets and Spades
For more details on these, please see our termly topic overviews. Which can be found here:
Curriculum Maps - Spring 2021/2022
SATs
The 2022 KS1 SATs will take place during the month of May 2022. More information will be available nearer the time.
Homework
Homework will be given out on a Friday and is expected in the following Wednesday. In Year 2 this will include a Mathematical activity that focuses on their revision of learnt skills or a writing/SPAG activity. Additionally, the children will also have phonics and spellings to learn each week.
Reading Books
In Year 2, children are encouraged to read appropriate novels and non-fiction books regularly. This usually consists of our school banded reading scheme, however they are encouraged to read other age appropriate books. They are given time each day to read at school and we aim for them to read every evening at home. They should record this in their school diary and aim to have this signed by a parent at least three times a week.
Worship and Reflection Areas
We have a dedicated worship and reflection area in class. Here the children are encouraged to spend time reflecting upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and consider how they fulfil each of our Christian values both at school and at home.
Before and After School
At the beginning of the school day, before registration (8:45am – 8:55am depending on arrival time) the children will have different activities to complete. These are focused on settling the children into school and may consists of revision and practising the skills they have learnt previously.
School finishes at 3:30pm. In Year 2, children must be collected from the KS1 playground by a parent or an appropriate adult.
General Reminders
Our PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure the children have the appropriate kit for each day.
The children will also need their own water bottle in school, which they have access to all day, please make sure that they are clearly labelled.
Useful Websites
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Finally
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, either after school when collecting your child, on Class Dojo, or by arranging a more formal appointment with the school office.
We know that by working together your child with continue to shine and “Grow with God”.
Thank you for visiting our class page.