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Newsletters
Newsletters
- Governor Fund Appeal Letter & Welcome 2020 16th October 2020
- Rose Vine 16th October 2020 16th October 2020
- Rose Vine 2nd October 2020 5th October 2020
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Calendar Dates
Calendar Dates
- Half Term School Holiday - School closed 26th October 2020
- Half Term School Holiday - School closed 27th October 2020
- Half Term School Holiday - School closed 28th October 2020
Year 2 – St. Teresa- Miss James
Welcome to Year 2 - St. Teresa Class
Class Teacher: Miss James
Support staff: Mrs Gavin, Miss Rickerty & Mr Whiting
Our Dom Squad representatives are: Darcy, Ella and Freya
Our class eco warriors are:
Our class school council representatives are:
Our class super scientists are:
PE Day: Tuesday
Forest School: Thursday
October
RE
In RE, we have been thinking about people who have been chosen by God and how they trusted each other. The important people we have been considering are Mary, Abraham and Moses.
English
In English, we have been reading Grendel - The Chocolate Monster. We have used lists of three to describe Grendel and where he lives. We have also been using different conjunctions and question sentences in our writing.
Mathematics
In mathematics, we have been comparing numbers up to 20. We have been using < > = symbols to compare numbers. We have also looked at subtraction and addition.
September
RE
In RE, we have been learning about our Catholic value, Veritas. We understand that it means truth and the importance of always being honest. We have been thinking about people who have been chosen by God and why God chose them to complete his work on earth.
English
In English, we have been reading The Day the Crayons Quit. On Monday, our chairs disappeared and we received letters from them explaining that they were upset because of how we had been treating them. We have written letters to the crayons using a variety of skills such as lists of three, questions sentences and conjunctions.
Mathematics
In mathematics, we have been learning about the value of ten. We have been partitioning two-digit numbers, understanding that partitioning means to split. We have revisited using number lines and pictorial representations to help us.
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Year 2’s Daily Routine |
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8.30am-8.45am |
Doors open- morning activity |
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8.45am-9.15am |
Phonics |
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9.15am-10.10am |
Mathematics |
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10.10am-10.30am |
Guided Reading |
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10.30am-10.45am |
Break |
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10.45am-11.45am |
English |
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11.45am-12.45pm |
Lunchtime |
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12.45pm-1pm |
Handwriting |
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1pm-1.50pm |
RE/PE/TOPIC/Science/Music/Computing/PSHE |
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1.50pm-2.30pm |
RE/PE/TOPIC/Science/Music/Computing/PSHE |
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2.30pm-2.50pm |
Collective Worship |
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2.50pm-2.55pm |
End of day prayer |
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Children are provided with a mid morning snack of fresh fruit or vegetables and milk or water. Playtime is from 10.30 am to 10.45 am and is supervised by two members of staff, with a third member of staff on first aid duty.
Lunchtime break is from 12:15pm until 1:15pm where the children are supervised by Mid-day Supervisors.
| Reading Books |
In Miss James's class, books are changed once a week during 'Guided Reading' sessions. Please ensure that you have signed your child's orange reading record book when you have heard them read. Please comment on how they have read and also how they have responded to the comprehension questions that you have asked them. For examples of comprehension questions at your child's reading level, please refer to the example questions under the 'Useful Resources' section on our class page. Please note that the books your child takes home are books that they are fluent in; this is to encourage reading for pleasure but also to give them the opportunity to work on their understanding through comprehension questioning. |
| P.E. Days | Our P.E. days are Monday and Friday. P.E. kits should be kept in school at all times. We will send them home over the school holidays. Long hair needs to be tied back and earrings are not allowed to be worn in school at any time. It would be helpful if girls could have a pair of white ankle socks in their PE bag for the days they come to school wearing tights. |
| Morning Routine | When children arrive in the morning they are expected to come into the classroom themselves and change out of their coats and outdoor shoes, putting their things away. The children then go to their places where they can do 'Early Morning Work' or read a book for pleasure. At 9:00 the classroom door is closed and registration is taken, finishing with morning prayer. Any child arriving after 9:00 must enter school through the Main Reception Area. We will always strive to maintain these routines. However, on rare occasions, circumstances prevent us from following them exactly. |
Statutory Assessments in Year 2
Children will be working throughout the year towards the final end of Key Stage 1 Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs). Children will be assessed on Reading; Writing (including Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar); Mathematics and Science. All subjects are teacher assessed but some judgements are supported by tests.
Following the Curriculum Information Sessions, held for Year 2 parents at the beginning of the Autumn Term, parents will receive:
Children will be working throughout the year towards the final end of Key Stage 1 Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs). Children will be assessed on Reading; Writing (including Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar); Mathematics and Science. All subjects are teacher assessed but some judgements are supported by tests.
Following the Curriculum Information Sessions, held for Year 2 parents at the beginning of the Autumn Term, parents will receive:
Parent Curriculum Information Leaflets
Monday 17th September 2018 we met Rufus. He is a family member of Mrs Crane. Rufus has spent a considerable amount of time training and 'passing' many behavioural and temperament assessments. All his accreditations can be seen in school.
We are very excited to be welcoming him to our team.