Class 2 - Miss Riddell & Ms Davis
Welcome Back to Year 2!
We are delighted to welcome everyone back to school for the start of an exciting new academic year. It has been wonderful to see the children settling back into their routines, and we are looking forward to a busy term full of learning, creativity, and new experiences.
Autumn 2025 - We are learning...
- English: We will be exploring a range of texts, including The Journey Home by Frann Preston Gannon, Dear Earth by Isabel Otter, Wolves by Emily Gravett, Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs, and The Minpins by Roald Dahl. The children will develop their writing through persuasive letters, informative leaflets, non-chronological reports, retells, sequels, and their own adventure stories. (Full overview attached.)
- Maths: Following the White Rose Scheme of Work, we will begin with Place Value, then move on to Addition and Subtraction, and finish the term with Shape. (Overview attached.)
- Science: Our topics are Habitats and Microhabitats. We will explore where animals and plants live, the conditions they need to survive, and how they are suited to their environments.
- Geography: We will be asking “Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?” The children will compare different climates and locations around the world.
- History: Our enquiry question is “How did we learn to fly?” The children will learn about the history of flight and important inventors.
- Computing: We will explore “What is a computer?” and begin to understand computing systems, networks, and how algorithms work.
- PSHE: Through stories such as Amazing by Steve Antony and How to be a Lion by Ed Vere, we will be thinking about family, relationships, and health and wellbeing.
- RE: We will explore “What does it mean to belong to a faith community?” and “Why does Christmas matter to Christians?” We will also learn about Diwali.
- Art: We will be developing our understanding of tone and texture, before creating work in painting and mixed media with the theme “Life in Colour”, as well as Christmas crafts.
- Design & Technology: Our focus this term will be Mechanisms, where we will design and make either a moving monster or a fairground wheel.
- PE: Our PE lessons this term will focus on Hockey, Tag Rugby, and Gymnastics.
- Music: We will begin with West African call and response (Animals) and explore how instruments can be used for musical storytelling.
TT Rockstars
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The children have been given their username and passwords for TT Rockstars. The video attached explains how to use TT Rockstars.
In a nutshell, TT Rockstars is an exciting and engaging way for children to learn and practice their times tables. Certificates are awarded in our celebration assembly each week for the different stages children achieve. Please watch the video to find out more. Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! |
Knowledge Organisers and Long Term Planning
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