Welcome to our Year 2 page!
We are so proud of how well the children have settled into their new classes this term and would like to introduce you to the Year 2 Team. Mr Wise is the teacher in Cedar Class and he will be supported by Miss Hunter and Mrs Byrne. The teachers in Beech Class are Mrs Ellis and Mrs Dominy and they are supported by Miss Gigg and Mrs Steel.
The Year 2 Curriculum
The Year 2 Curriculum continues to include the core subjects alongside a number of foundation subjects as follows:
Core subjects: are fundamental, work together and support development in all other areas.
- English (reading, writing and spoken language)
- Maths
- Science
Foundation subjects: include essential knowledge and skills for children to participate successfully in society.
- Art and Design
- Design Technology
- History and Geography
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Computing
- Music
- PDL
The Year 2 curriculum is planned and clearly sequenced so that children build upon previously acquired knowledge and skills; making links and connections with new concepts.
Reading books
The children will be given a 'Learn to Read' book, this is a book that the children will be familiar with and will read daily in class. Please try and read this book daily at home. This is to improve their reading fluency and avoid sounding out when it is not necessary.
Useful Information
Please can your child bring their book bag, 'Love to Learn' reading book in their folder, reading record and a named water bottle into school every day.
Please could you make sure that all items of clothing, including PE kits, are named
Please come and chat to us if you have any queries, questions or concerns
Library day is will be on a Monday
PE days are on Mondays and Wednesdays
Curriculum Overviews
Curriculum Newsletter Autumn 1