“You must never feel badly about making mistakes ... as long as you take the trouble to learn from them. For you often learn more by being wrong for the right reasons than you do by being right for the wrong reasons.” ―
Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

Year 2

Welcome to Year 2!

 

We’re thrilled to welcome you and your children to Year 2. This year, your child will be supported by a wonderful team of teachers: Mrs Jukes, Miss Dean, Miss Robinson, Mrs Iqbal, Mrs Begum, Mrs Drysdale, Mrs Cornforth, and Mrs Najib. We’re excited to get to know you and to help your child continue their learning journey.
This Term’s Topics:
We have lots of exciting themes planned, including The Seaside. Your child will be learning about the key physical and human features of a seaside environment. We encourage you to talk with your child about this topic and explore what life is like beside the sea—it’s a great way to spark curiosity and deepen their understanding.
Reading at Home:
Each week, your child will bring home a reading book and a reading diary. Please listen to them read daily and ask questions about the story to support their comprehension. A short comment or signature in the diary helps us know you’ve shared this time with them.
PE Information:
PE takes place every Wednesday. Children should come to school wearing their full PE kit and remain in it all day. Please check the weather forecast beforehand:
  • On warm days: t-shirts and hats/caps are recommended.
  • On cooler days: outdoor sportswear will help keep them warm and comfortable.
Workshops & Mathletics:
Before the half term, we’re also hosting a Reading Workshop for parents and carers. This session will offer practical tips on how to support your child’s reading at home, including how to ask effective questions, encourage fluency, and make reading a fun part of your daily routine. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about how we can work together to foster a love of reading.
This year, children will begin using Mathletics to support their maths learning. After half term, you’ll receive details about upcoming workshops to help you get involved—exciting times ahead!
Questions or Concerns:
If you have any questions, feel free to speak to your child’s class teacher or contact the school office to leave a message.

 

Y2 Autumn Newsletter 2022

What we are learning this year:

In Year 2, the children enjoyed creating their own model city for our new topic 'Houses and Homes'.

Year 2 had the pleasure of meeting lots of different animals including cute ones as well as creepy ones.

This Boa constrictor is the strongest snake in the world. It can eat a whole pig on its own! Some of us were brave enough to hold it. Watch out for his slimy tongue!

Did you know that a tortoise can live up to 130 years? Well this one has just had her 70th birthday.

This cute hedgehog was rescued from a road accident. It has over 5000 spikes to protect itself. Unfortunately, that was not enough spikes to protect itself from the big lorry.

He might look cute, he mite feel soft but underneath that tail this skunk holds a stink sack. He uses it as protection from predators. We were on our best behaviour so that it would not let off any wind. Pooowah!

Nobody in Year 2 wanted to touch this creature. It was a venomous tarantula. Did you know that a tarantula has 8 eyes?

Can you guess what went up her arm? A cockroach! She was really brave and all that she said was “It’s tickling me.”

Year 2 Autumn Newsletter