We are really excited to be welcoming your children into Year 2 this year. The children have all returned to school with a really positive attitude and we are sure that we will have a successful year together. In line with our SHINE motto ‘Learn Together, Shine Forever’, we have gemstone names for each class. From now on we will be known as Amethyst class.
Themes
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Theme |
The Victorian Era |
Lost in London |
Nurturing Nature |
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Value |
Hope Peace |
Respect Forgiveness |
Community Faith |
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A typical day in Amethyst Class:
Our school gates open at 8:40, with registration at 8:50.
Phonics
Collective Worship (Assembly)
Maths
Break
English (inc. handwriting)
Lunch
R.E.A.L Curriculum (Art/DT/Science/Geography/History/Computing), RE, PE or SCARF (PSHE)
*Home time is at 3:05 for KS1*
Snacks and Water
All children in Key Stage 1 are entitled to a free piece of fruit every day. Children do not need to bring any other snack. If they do wish to bring their own snack, please make sure it is healthy (no chocolate or sweets).
Your child will need to bring a water bottle to school every day. Water is the only drink allowed in the classrooms.
PE
PE is on a Wednesday afternoon. Please make sure that your child comes into school in their PE kit and that all items are named. PE kits should include:
OPAL: Please ensure your child has wellies or outdoor shoes which can be left in the Welly Boot box in the conservatory.
Uniform
Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct school uniform and appropriate shoes (no trainers).
A polite reminder that children are only allowed to wear small, stud earrings and are not to wear nail varnish to school.
Please ensure all uniform is clearly named.
Our Partnership with Parents
We value our links with parents and aim to keep you updated regularly on the children’s learning and key events. This is done through Showbie, the school website and Facebook.
You can access Showbie using your child’s login, which can be found in their reading record on page 14. We use Showbie to share important messages, letters, homework and photos. You can also use Showbie to message us if you have any questions or concerns.
Reading
Practice is the only thing that can help a child to improve their reading! Please listen to your child read as often as you can to increase both their fluency and confidence. Comprehension is also very important and children should be able to answer a variety of questions about what they have read. Please sign your child’s reading diary when you have read with them even if they have not finished the book yet. We change books on a Monday but ask that they bring their book in every day in case they need to read with an adult.
It is very important that your child’s individual reading book is kept in the zip lock wallet provided to ensure we keep them protected and in the best condition possible.
Every Friday your child will bring home a ‘Shared Reader’, which they have chosen from our class library and would like to share with you at home. By modelling your love of reading to them you will support your child to develop their own love of reading. It is also simply a really lovely thing to do together!
Your child will also bring home a phonic activity to complete which will enable them to practise reading words containing the phonemes we are learning in school.
Common Exception Words
Each half term your child will be given a set of common exception words to learn to read and spell. Common exception words are words that do not make sense if we sound them out. They are words we just have to remember to read and write by sight. In Year 2 there are 60 words in total, which have been broken down into terms. These words are assessed at the end of each half term. Each half-term, the focus spellings can be found attached to your child’s reading record. Any practise in both reading and spelling these words would be greatly appreciated. We will share some spelling activity ideas on Showbie.
Maths
Homework online at maths.co.uk.
Every week your child will have homework set that is based on the maths learning from that week. It helps embed their new knowledge so they can progress throughout the year. If you have not yet had information on how to access this, please ask Mrs Ainsworth.
Trips
We have recently sent out letters about our trip to The Black Country Living Museum. We are currently working together to plan other trips and visitors throughout the year.
Parent Helpers
We are always looking for volunteers to hear readers. If you can offer any reading support, during the afternoons, please let us know.
Teacher & STEM (Science and D&T) lead
Teaching Assistant & 1:1 Midday Supervisor
Teaching Assistant & After School Club
SIAMS – Outstanding
