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Welcome to Year 2
Miss Honnor & Mrs Driver
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Mrs Summers & Mrs Oldfield
Curriculumu Topic based curriculum where all learning links. u Autumn – Time Travellersu Spring – Dig a Little Deeperu Summer – Summer Fun
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Courageous ExplorersWe love learning outside where we ask
questions and take risks with our learning.
We are independent, inquisitive ‘Mini Explorers’.
Learning CommunityWe have high expectations of ourselves
and others. We go out of our way to show acts of
kindness and exceptional manners.We feel that with self belief, we can break
all boundaries.
Healthy HeroesWe support each other in being healthy
inside and out.We know it’s OK not to be OK and value
the importance of recognising and communicating how we feel.
Ambitious LeadersWe are proud of who we are and where
we come from. We are proactive in taking care of our wider community.
We lead by example to create lifelong learners, with a future of endless
possibilities.
Skilled Communicators
Readingu Sound buttonsu Questioning, comprehension and predictionu Retellingu Independent readingu Reading records- please note in when your child has read at
homeu Increased responsibilityu Libraryu Greater focus on inference- answering questions using
knowledge of the textu ENJOYMENT!u In class we will be replacing ‘show and tell’ with reading
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Englishu Oral rehearsal u Please support your child with their letter formation-
always start at the top of the letteru Encourage your child to edit and improve their written
homeworku Spellings – key words
- phonics u Spelling test – Fridays
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Mathsu Please support your child in practising number formation
at home- always starting from the top of the number. u Play number games- snakes and ladders, dominoes, shops.u Make maths informal and fun- What time do you leave for
swimming? What time do you have dinner? u Big emphasis on depth of understanding and reasoning
not rapid recall.
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Homeworku Homework grid…u Children can select one activity to complete each weeku Can present in any way they like- writing, pictures, model, computer
design.u May be some activities left at the end of the half term…that’s ok! u Handed out on Friday back in by Thursdayu Weekly handwriting homeworku Presentation – Pride
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Behaviouru Sunshine chart- whole school approach
u Strong emphasis on positive reinforcement
u Golden Time
u Class Bears
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Jigsawu New PSHE scheme
u Class charter- rules/ agreement for
session
u Achievement assembly- 2 children
each week who have been spotted
following the weekly ‘theme’ receive a
certificate.
Worry Monster – its ok to not be ok.
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Independence
u In Year 2, we are teaching the children to become more independent and confident ready for the transition to Year 3
u Daily routines- reading records, homework, letters, books.
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Jewellery and PEu Studs removed or taped with micropore.
u Long hair tied back.
u Full PE kit including plimsolls.
u Please ensure all PE kit is clearly named
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Attendance
u Attendance is celebrated
u If attendance falls below 96% you will be contacted
u 48 hour rule for sickness
u In Year 2, our day starts as soon as the children arrive at school, often with an Early morning task- complete targets.
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Parent help!u Any specific talents or knowledge to share?
u School trips- please lend a hand so they are possible! Helpers wont be with their children.
u If helping in school safeguarding guidance is provided
u The use of mobile phones is not permitted on site.
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Manners
And Finally…u Teacher meetings - should you wish to discuss any
concerns with us. Please pop in and speak with us directly if there is anything.
u Pritt Sticku Tissuesu Rain coats & wellington bootsu Recordersu Thank you for your time.
We hope your children will be very happy in Year 2.
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