Year 2

PE - Our PE days this half term are Thursday and Friday. Please send your child to school in their PE kit on these days. 

School PE kit is a Red or White T-Shirt, Black Shorts or jogging bottoms, red jumper or cardigan & trainers.

Coats -  Please can you send your child in with a coat everyday as we will be doing learning in and out of the classroom in both rain and shine!!!  It would be a real help if these were clearly named so they don't get lost.

Water bottles -  Please ensure that your child's bottle is in school every day so that they can access a drink during the day. These aren't provided by school so please ensure you have one for the start of the year. 

Bookbags -  Please bring in books/bookbags to school every day. We will keep these in the children's drawers.

Bags - Please do not bring rucksacks to school as they are not needed and there is very limited space in the cloakroom. 

Clothing and other items - Please ensure all of your children's things are named so they don't get lost, for example: lunchboxes, water bottles, jumpers, bookbags etc.

Autumn 1

Our book for this half term is:

In Year 2, we place a strong emphasis on developing both fluency and comprehension. Fluency is the ability to read accurately, confidently and at an appropriate pace, while comprehension is the ability to understand and discuss what has been read.

Regular reading at home is one of the most effective ways to support your child's progress. Children who read frequently not only become stronger readers but also develop improved vocabulary, spelling and writing skills. We encourage you to read with your child as often as possible, discussing the story, characters and new vocabulary to help deepen their understanding.

In school, we will read with your child regularly through a variety of approaches, including one-to-one reading, guided group reading and whole-class reading sessions. These opportunities help children practise their reading skills, build confidence and develop a love of reading.

Thank you for supporting your child's reading journey at home – together we can help them become enthusiastic, successful readers.

Autumn 1

Our book this term is:

Please do not read this at home, but instead, immerse yourself in other stories about dragons.

Please see below the vocabulary that we will be covering in this unit. If you could explore the meanings with your child that would be very useful.

These are the common exception words for year 1/2 to be achieved by the end of this year.

Please practise these with your child :) 

At our school, we use Power Maths to teach mathematics. This mastery-based programme helps children develop fluency in key mathematical skills while also encouraging them to solve multi-step problems, reason mathematically and explain their thinking. Lessons are carefully structured using the ‘I do, We do, You do’ approach, allowing teachers to model new learning, practise together with the class and then give children the opportunity to apply their understanding independently. This ensures that learning is secure and that any misconceptions are identified and addressed early.

In addition to Power Maths, Year 2 children continue to take part in Maths Mastery sessions. These lessons provide opportunities for children to explore mathematical concepts using a range of practical resources, such as Rekenreks, counters and tens frames. Through engaging activities and games, children develop a deeper understanding of number and build confidence in their mathematical thinking.

A particular focus in Year 2 is the rapid recall of key number facts, including number bonds, doubles and halves. Developing these facts helps children become more efficient and confident mathematicians. We also enjoy using Numberblocks to support mathematical understanding in a fun and accessible way. If you would like to support your child’s learning at home, watching Numberblocks together is a fantastic way to reinforce the concepts covered in school.

By developing fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills, we aim to build children’s confidence and foster a lifelong enjoyment of mathematics.

Our topics this term are: