Welcome to Class 2
Class Teacher: Mrs Hickey
Teaching assistant: Mrs Waterhouse
PPA cover: Miss Crawford
Our Class Saint
Our Class 2 Saint is St Carlo Acutis. Carlo was an ordinary boy who loved computers, football and playing. He used his computer skills to share his love of Jesus with others and made websites to help people learn about God and the miracles he had performed. Carlo went to mass every day and always tried to see the best in everyone, always treating them with kindness. He is our class saint because he shows us that even young people can do great things for God by using their talents, being kind and helping others. In our class, we will try to be just like Carlo by being kind, sharing our gifts and talents, and living like Jesus wants us to. St Carlo has his feast day on 12th October.
Sum
Autumn Term
English
In English we will be using the texts 'Leo and the Octopus' by Isabelle Marinov to write a friendship narrative. We will then use the text 'The search for Carmella' by Chloe Savage to write an explorer's log. We will then use the text 'Noah's New Home' by Zeshan Akhter to create a narrative about overcoming a fear. We will finally use the text 'The misadventures of Frederick' by Ben Manley.
Maths
This half term, Class 2 will be developing maths skills in the following areas:
Place Value
Addition and Subtraction
Shape
Visit White Rose Maths Primary school maths resources | White Rose Education to see a breakdown on the maths lessons for year 2!
Religious Education
In year 2 we will be following the Source to Summit: Lighting the Path programme.
Our first topic is 'Creation and Covenant'. In this unit, we will look at the story of Creation, Noah and the Flood and the Sacrament of Baptism.
Our second topic is 'Prophecy and Promise'. In this unit we will look at how Isaiah talked about Jesus' coming in the Old Testament, the story of John the Baptist's birth, the Annunciation and the Christmas story.
Spelling
After half term, Class 2 will begin using a spelling scheme called Read, Write Inc. spelling.
Science
This term, Class 2 will be looking at materials and their properties.
Geography
Class 2 will be looking at the knowledge and skills needed to answer the question: Where do I live? We will look at the continents and oceans and the countries that make up the United Kingdom. We will name the countries and their capital cities as well as the surrounding seas.
History
Our history topic this term is The Gunpowder Plot. Children will look at what the plot was, why it happened and why we still remember it today.
Physical Education
Our PE topic this term is 'Run, Jump, Throw' where class 2 will learn to throw and handle a variety of objects; develop power, agility, coordination and balance and negotiate obstacles showing increased control.
We will then focus on dance where the children will apply facial expressions to music, showing emotions such as fear and anger; begin to use spatial and dynamic choices in work and to offer and respond to feedback.
PE is on a Friday. Please ensure children arrive wearing a suitable PE kit.
PSHE
Children will be following the SCARF programme. Our units are 'Me and my Relationships' and 'Valuing Difference'.
Music
We have singing lessons with Mr Whitmore every Tuesday morning.
Phonics Books
Our chosen scheme of learning is called Read, Write, Inc. Your child learns following a repetitive reading strategy that is required by the Department for Education. Each day your child reads and is read to within this scheme. Each book lasts for three days and then it is changed. The changeover day is clearly displayed on the ‘Class 2 Noticeboard’ – please check this for any changes.
Library
Our school has a fantastic library. We aim to take the children every Friday afternoon. When your child has read the library book, please ensure they return it so it can be exchanged for another one.