We are delighted to welcome to you to Year 2.
This web page will be updated with useful information and photographs of the fantastic work we have done in class and at home, so please check it regularly.
Does change always make things better?
English
We will be reading Jill Tomlinson's The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. We will explore the language used and identify similarities and differences between different chapters. We will then use this information to help us write a chapter of our own.
Maths
As Mathematicians, we will be learning about 2D and 3D shapes and their different properties. We will explore how to draw shapes, make patterns with shapes and turn shapes using familiar language.
We will be learning to name fractions of the same denominations and equal fractions looking at halves and quarters. We will compare and order fractions and counting wholes and parts. We will learn to count in halves, quarters and thirds.
Science
R.E
Geography
Engineering
Computing
In Computing, we will be learning that not everything on the internet is true. We will use technology to retrieve, organise and manipulate digital content.
As a Rights Respecting School, we will be looking at Article 19: Every child has the right to be protected from harm.
PSHCE
We will be learning how rules and restrictions help them to keep safe (e.g., basic road, fire, cycle, water safety; in relation to medicines/ household products and online.)
We will learn to identify risky and potentially unsafe situations (in familiar and unfamiliar environments, including online) and take steps to avoid or remove themselves from them.
We will be able to recognise risk in simple everyday situations and what action to take to minimise harm.
Music
As Musicians, we will be listening to different types of music to appreciate similarities and differences between patterns and rhythms.
P.E.
In Dance, we will explore, remember, repeat and link a range of actions with control and co-ordination. We will show relationships between two characters and, recognise and describe how different activities make us feel. We will link sequences together to retell a story.
British Values and Rights Respecting School
We will continue to develop our understanding of British Values linking them through our learning and in our assembly times. This half term we will focus on Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and the Rule of Law.
We will focus on article 29: Education must develop every child's personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child's respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.
We will also focus on article 12: Every child has the right to share their opinions on things that matter to them and have their views taken seriously.