Year 2
Welcome to the class page for Year 2!
Spring Term
A very warm welcome 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 Rouse
Miss Shaheen
Miss Hinton (PPA Cover)
Subject Specific Vocabulary - Spring
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 topic is:
Australia
Through this topic we will be linking our Art & Design, Geography and Science
We will start the term with an Australian Day, where we will be packing our suitcases and taking a flight to Australia! We will carry out a range of activities on an Australian theme. We will be finding out about famous Australian landmarks and creating artwork based on the work of Australian artist, Pete Cromer.
Children will also be able to watch a Pantomime performance – Oh yes they will!
We will be having a visit from the Animal Man
There will be a puppet workshop taking place
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
Read a map, use a compass, fold clothes, recognise coins and notes when using money.
Bucket List
To watch a Pantomime performance, Australia Day, Animal man visit.
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:
5th January - Australia Day
7th January - Pantomime
29th January - Animal Man visit
13th February - Inset day - School closed to children
16th - 20th February - Half Term
11th and 12th March- Parents' Evenings
13th March - Puppet workshop
27th March - End of Spring 2 Term
PE
Each class will have a P.E session each week:
2J - Tuesday PM
2W - Thursday PM
2B - Friday PM
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 - Thursday
2J - Thursday
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
Children will receive E-learning for their homework. This will be on Education City and Purple Mash. The children can also use Times Table Rock Stars and Numbots at home too, along with Spelling Frame.
We expect the children to practise their times tables (2,5 and 10), learn their spellings and read every night.
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.