Year 2
Welcome to the class page for Year 2!
Autumn Term
Welcome back and happy autumn term to all of our parents and carers from all the Year 2 Team!
Year 2 Team
2J - Mrs Johnson
2W- Mrs Windmill
2B - Miss Bevan
Support Staff
Mrs Goldie
Miss Shaheen
Mr Knight
Miss Coleman
Mrs Webb
Miss Hinton (PPA Cover)
Mrs Luckman ( PPA Cover)
Mrs Whitehouse (PPA Cover)
Subject Specific Vocabulary - Autumn
Assist your child in using and understanding the vocabulary they will come across in our non-core subjects this term. To view the lists and definitions, click on the link below.
(To be added)
This term our topics are:
Super Scots and The Great Fire of London
Through this topic we will be linking our Art & Design, Geography and History
Throughout the summer term children will be learning how to keep healthy through diet and exercise.
They will be finding out about Mary Queen of Scots, Guy Fawkes and the cities of Scotland.
We will then be looking at human and physical features of Scotland, Weston Super Mare and Bearwood.
During the second half term, children will enjoy an immersion day finding out about The Great Fire of London.
Parents and carers are invited to a Weaving Workshop.
To find out more about the Year2 curriculum for the autumn term, have a look at the curriculum leaflet in the 'Curriculum' section of our website.
Life Skills
Map reading, computer skills, responsibility of own property.
Bucket List
No Pen Day, movie and PJ afternoon, visit to the beach.
Soft Skills
Decision making, communication, accepting responsibility, teamwork, leadership and creativity.
For the latest up-to-date news and events please see the school calendar under the news and events tab on the website homepage.
We are aware that there are lots of routines to remember, so a few of those which we feel are useful are detailed below:
4th September - Scottish Day
8th October - Weston super Mare
October - Parents Evening
6th November - Weaving Workshop
13th November- Great Fire of London Day
30th November - St Andrew's Day activities
4th Friday - Christmas Fayre
16th December - Movie and PJ afternoon
PE
Each class will have a P.E session each week:
2J - Friday
2W - Wednesday
2B -Monday
Please ensure that your child has a named PE kit in school (white t-shirt, blue shorts and black pumps). We ask that hair is tied back and earrings are not worn on your child’s PE days.
Please ensure your child has their reading books in school everyday!
Thank you.
Change of Reading Book days
2W - Wednesday
2J - Friday
2B - Friday
Please ensure your child has their reading books in school everyday - and especially the change of reading book days!
Don't forget to write comments in your child's Reading Diary.
Spellings
Spellings are attached at the bottom of the page
Spellings will be given out to the children for the whole half term. They will be tested on Fridays. We will be sending home the children's spelling tests so you can continue to work on any mistakes with your child. You will find the spellings attached to this page.
Children will be taught different spelling patterns and rules within Phonics and English lessons. It would be great if you could help your children with these spellings throughout the year. You can download these words below in the High Frequency Words and Common Exception Words documents. These are the words the children are expected to read and spell correctly by the end of year 2. You will also find the end of Key Stage requirements in the National Curriculum.
Children will also be able to practice their spellings at home using Spelling Frame. They will have a login and password in their reading journal. There are lots of fun games to play, to make the task of learning these spellings a little more fun. Please help your child login and enjoy the games online.
Homework
We ask that the children read with an adult each evening.
Spending some time on Times Table Rock Stars at home too, along with Spelling Frame will support your children with the curriculum.
Access TimesTable Rockstars here
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 2 Team should you have any further questions.
The year 2 email address for any queries is : Y2@abbey.sandwell.sch.uk
Thank you for your continued support.
The Year 2 Team
Would you like a bit of help in Maths? That’s ok! Have a look at these videos to help you practise the expanded column methods at home.