Year 2
Year Two
Mr Lewis (2B) and Miss Odufuye (2Y) are supported by Mrs Tay, Mrs Barej, Miss Khankhara, Mrs Mensah and Mr Hicks. Mrs Man is also a trainee teacher in 2B and Miss Ali is a trainee teacher in 2Y.
Curriculum
At St. Helen’s we are committed to developing the whole child through a broad and balanced curriculum. We ensure that we cover all areas of the National Curriculum.
Supporting Learning at Home
We recognize the extremely important role that parents play in their child’s education. We want to work in partnership to help parents develop their skills supporting their child’s learning at home. If parents would like any support with developing home learning please see Mr Lewis or Miss Odufuye.
Every week we change the children’s home reading books (when possible), as well as sending home spellings, times tables, mental maths and homework for the children to learn and complete.
Year Two Expectations
The children in year 2 are assessed in two ways; formative and summative. In all subjects, the children are given a teacher assessment. This happens throughout the year to ensure all children are making progress. The children’s attainment is measured as Working Towards the Standard (WTS), Working At the Standard (EXS) and working at Greater Depth (GDS).
Children are given targets to move their learning forward.
For reading, writing and maths the Year Two children will also be assessed against the statutory assessment framework. Pupils need to meet all of the statements to be awarded the standard. At the end of the academic year, for these subjects we will report on whether each child is working towards, at expected, or above the expected standard of year two.
Children are given targets to move their learning forward.
For reading, writing and maths the Year Two children will also be assessed against the interim assessment framework. Pupils need to meet all of the statements to be awarded the standard. At the end of the academic year, for these subjects we will report on whether each child is working towards, at expected, or above the expected standard of year two.
News and Photos
Year 2 made the most out of the sun and decided to take their reading outside. IT was great to listen to a story in a different setting!
In PE, Year 2 have been working on their agility and balance during their gymnastics lessons.
Year 2 were lucky enough to go and see of the books they have read this year brought to life! The children went to see a performance of Wild, a story written by Emily Hughes. It was a great experience and children had a great time
2B, as part of citizenship, have been learning about greeting each other in different ways. In class, they came up with their own special class greeting which they use each day!
In religion we learned about Holi Festival a Hindu festival. It is a colourful festival with dancing, singing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water.
We used role play to retell the story of The Good Samaritan. We are learning how to be good global citizens, Fratelli Tutti.
This week looked at shade and tone in art.
In Science we have been looking at the properties of materials, this week we looked at absorption. We added water to some fake snow and observed and recorded what happened to the water.
Here is an anti-bullying poster done by Araiyah in 2Y and some photos of some of my class dressed up in their characters at home!
We are starting our programming unit. This week we designed our little sprites that we will be programming in the coming weeks to move and even talk!
Bubble in school- Children in year 1 have been creating tissue paper butterflies developing their artistic skills.
Year 2 home learning - In Religion children in Year 2 have been thinking about what they treasure and what they would like to get rid of in our world.
Children in year 2 have been completing the daily physical challenges for the PE focus, recording their data to see their personal fitness progression. They have also been thinking about their Spiritual journey that we are all brothers and sisters in God's eyes.
Class 2Y is doing a maths investigation with coins.
Pupils developing their investigation skills during maths lessons.
Children had the opportunity to visit the blessed sacrament and take part in reflective activities.
Useful Links
These are websites that are useful for developing children’s skills in year two to compliment their learning in school.
English Links
Jolly Phonics
Website: www.jollylearning.co.uk/overview-about-jolly-phonics/
Description: A great website to learn the phonics songs and actions.
Teach Handwriting
Website: www.teachhandwriting.co.uk/
Description: Lots of fantastic videos and work sheets to support letter formation.
BBC Bitesize
Website: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize
Description: This website is packed with games and activities to support your child's learning in school.
Maths Links
ttrockstars
Website:https://www.ttrockstars.com
Active Learn
Website: www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/planning#abacus
Description: Use your child’s login to access lots of fun and interactive games.
ICT games
Website: www.ictgames.com/resources.html
Description: A selection of fun games to support mathematical skills.
Maths dictionary
Website: www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com
Description: Interactive online math dictionary for students which explains over 630 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language with definitions, examples, activities, practice and calculators.
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