Year 2
Welcome to Year 2!
The team is Miss Gyte, Mr Digby, Miss Olive, Mrs Jubb and Miss Hussain.
Welcome to Year 2’s page.
Year 2 has 2 classes:
- Class 5: Miss Gyte and Mrs Jubb/Miss Hussain
- Class 6: Mr Digby and Miss Olive
In this first Autumn half-term we are learning about the influential nurses that have shaped history. We will be learning about Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell and the improvements they have made to nursing and what they have achieved in the Crimean War and WW1.
In Geography we will be learning to locate the 7 continents and 5 oceans on a world map.
We will be using directional language to explain where the Crimea and Belgium are in relation to other countries and oceans.
In computing, we will compile everything we have learnt about Robin Hood to create fact files.
In art, we will be developing our drawing techniques to illustrate the story of Robin Hood.
In RE we will be learning about why people give thanks focusing on Hinduism and Christianity.
In English we will be learning about the legend of Robin Hood and creating a narrative based on Robin Hood.
In Book Study we will read, The Illustrated Robin Hood, Malala’s Magic Pencil and The Story of Ruby Bridges.
In Maths, we will be focussing on place value and addition and subtraction. We will also be using Times Tables Rock Stars to support our learning of the 2, 5, and 10 times tables. Remember to log on as a student.
Science sees us learning about Living Things and their Habitats.
Our PE days are Mondays and Thursdays. Please make sure that all children are in the correct PE uniform, hair is tied up and they are not wearing jewellery. The children should come to school wearing their PE uniform on PE days.
Reading is one of the most important skills the children need to learn at this age. We expect the children to read their book at home each day for a short time. This needs to be written in their reading record books. The books you are given will be read throughout the week and will be changed on Fridays.
On Friday we will collect in their reading record books and add new spellings and times table practise.
As part of Readmore@Phillimore on Wednesdays we will be holding a library day. Children who have their book bag will be able to borrow a book for the week.
Dates for your diaries
- Wednesday 17th September – Class 6 library visit
- Thursday 18th September – Meet the teacher – Parents: Join us from 8:55am
- Wednesday 24th September – Class 5 library visit
- Tuesday 30th September – Flu jabs for children
- Thursday 2nd October – Individual school Photos
- Wednesday 15th October – Class 6 library visit
- Wednesday 22nd October – Class 5 library visit
- Friday 24th October – INSET day (School closed to all children)
