WELCOME TO YEAR TWO!

Dear Parent and Carers of Year 2,                                             

The Summer Term has arrived!

We have enjoyed a remarkable Autumn and Spring term in Year 2 and welcome the Summer term with anticipation and excitement.

Curriculum

Attached to this letter is a curriculum overview which provides an overview of our learning focus for the summer term. In English we will continue to develop writing for different purposes. In addition to this we will be developing their skills to research and write information texts as we explore the voyages of Christopher Columbus in history, what plants need to grow in science and how. In maths, we will be extending the children’s knowledge to calculate multiplication and division as well as continuing to consolidate their understanding of addition and subtraction. 

Reading

To further develop confident, fluent, and independent readers in Year 2, we will continue to build on fluency, prosody, and comprehension skills. At home, please keep sharing stories together, encouraging your child to discuss what is happening in the illustrations, ask questions, and make predictions about what might happen next.

In the classroom, we will read together and explore a variety of comprehension question styles. Please ensure your child reads the book they bring home, as this will not be covered during class time.

Learning at home: 

Homework

Children are expected to complete two 10-minute sessions on Numbots each week, ideally during the weekend as we encourage children to limit their use of tablets and mobile devices during the school week. They should also read at home daily for 10 minutes.

Every Friday, children will bring home a spelling or writing task and a maths task to help review their learning and regular handwriting practice is also essential.Homework is now compulsory according to our school policy, so it should be returned every Wednesday.

Soapbox: In the Summer term 2 we will give each child the opportunity to speak about a topic of their choice to their class for 5 minutes. This is then followed with 5 minutes of a Q&A session. We feel public speaking is an invaluable tool for life and this opportunity can provide children chance to develop confidence and the ability to present in front of their peers. Nearer the time, you will receive a letter which will give more guidance about preparing for the soapbox and the date your child’s soapbox. These will also be in the class notice boards as a reminder.   

  Planting: As part of our science topic, we are looking at plants and considering what they need in order to grow. We will be growing plants from seeds at school and recording changes over time. This can eventually be planted outside if possible and your child can watch it grow over summer and discover how tall the sunflower can become! Discuss with your child where the best place to plant the seed might be. Plants for the classroom are also welcome!

School Uniform and P.E Kits: Please ensure that your child is wearing the appropriate track suit/leggings/shorts and their school PE top. On the class PE days children should continue to come to school in their PE kit and wear suitable shoes for PE. It is good practice to make sure all uniform and P.E kit is clearly labelled. This is particularly important for jumpers/cardigans as various items of clothing often get muddled up or mislaid!

Summer Hats and Sun cream: As the weather continues to get warmer, please encourage your child to have a sun hat at school. These will be kept safe in class for them to wear on the days that are particularly sunny. Also, children can bring in a small bottle of sun protection they can apply during the day which can be kept in their trays.

Transition: In the second half of the term, we will be concentrating on easing the transition for your child from Year 2 to Year 3. This will involve, writing to their Year 3 teacher and finding out what to expect in Year 3 as well as PSHE/Circle Time sessions.

Updates and reminders

Morning Routine – Children come into class from 8:35am ready for the day’s learning.

Snacks – We ask that any snack you send in for break time is a piece of fruit or vegetable. There will also be some fruit provided in class for your child.

Packed Lunches- If your child is packed lunch, this should be healthy with no juice/fizzy drinks or crisps

Medication – Please can you update the class teacher and school office of any changes to your child’s medication needs.

Key Dates –

Monday 4th May – May Day Bank Holiday

Monday 11th May, 2L School trip to Battersea park.

Friday 22nd May- 2L's Assembly

25th -31st May- Half Term

Thursday 25th June – Sports Day

Monday 29th June- Arts week

Friday 3th July – Move Up Morning

Thursday 16th July- Jamaican day 2L

Friday 17th July – End of term. School closes at 1:30pm

As always if you have any questions or need further information please just ask.

The Year 2 Team