Hello and welcome back!
We hope you all enjoyed a refreshing and restful half-term break. As we begin Spring 2, we are excited to share all the wonderful learning, activities, and opportunities coming up for Year 2.
Below, you’ll find key updates on our learning themes, PE, homework expectations, and ways you can support us in school.
📚 Curriculum Highlights
This half-term, we’ll be diving into:
- History – How was life different for children in the past?
We are learning about Queen Victoria and the life of Victorian children. We will be covering:
- Why did children have to work in Victorian times?
- What work did children do?
- What did the Victorians invent?
- What were Victorian schools like?
Our learning will also be supported by a Victorian day in school (more details to follow)
Science – Everyday Materials and their uses
This half-term we will investigate:
- Which materials are stretchy?
- Which materials are waterproof?
- Which scientists helped to develop new materials?
What is the class text ?
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
We will be reading an adapted version of this text suitable for Year 2, rewritten by Gill Tavner.
Our History and Science Knowledge Organisers, this half-term’s curriculum map, and the spelling units we’ll be covering are all available to download at the bottom of this blog.
🏠 Homework Expectations
A quick reminder of our weekly routines:
- Reading: Please encourage your child to read at least three times a week and sign their home-school reading record. You’re very welcome to join us in the Reading Lair!
- DoodleMaths & DoodleSpell: Staying in the Green Zone (around 40 minutes a week) really supports progress. Please support children to complete their assignments, as these link directly to our class learning.
- Silver Reading Challenge: Many children are close—keep going!
- Class Blog: We will continue sharing updates, photos and celebrations of learning, so please check regularly.
🏃♀️ PE
- PE: Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon. Please ensure PE kits are clearly labelled and brought to school each week.
📖 Spelling
📖 We are beginning spelling lessons in school this half term and these will be taught through daily lessons and followed by DoodleSpell assignments set for home.
Practicing little and often makes a big difference!
👋 Can You Help?
We are looking for adult helpers for library visits.
If you are able to come along on our library visits this half term please let us know!
📅 Key Dates
Thursday 5th March- World Book Day!
Monday 9th of March- Science Week!
Thursday 12th March- Mothers’ Day Morning. Information to be confirmed by FoKPNS.
Wednesday 18th March- Juvenile Arthritis Day.
Monday 23rd and Thursday 26th March- Parents’ Evening.
23rd March – Victorian Day in school for Year 2
(Please keep an eye on the class blog and Dragon’s Roar for updates and upcoming events throughout the half-term.)
If you have any questions, please catch us at the end of the day or leave a message with the office.
We are looking forward to another lovely half term!
Take care,
Miss Rayns and Mrs Rowe