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We have put together an overview of the curriculum for your child this year and also some general information and reminders that we hope you will find useful.
| Year 2 Parent Handbook 2023-2024 |
YEAR 2 (OAK)
Teachers: Mrs Lopez and Mrs Strange
Welcome to Year 2 Oak Class. In our class, we enjoy our learning in all areas of the curriculum. Our aim is for each child to reach their potential.
Our morning work is focussed on English – reading, writing, spelling and phonics – and Maths.
In the afternoons, we use these skills and those specific to the subject in other curriculum areas. We learn in different ways, with a partner, in a group as well as working independently.
We aim to make our learning exciting with whole school events, class WOWs, trips and using our outside school environment.
Our morning work is focussed on English – reading, writing, spelling and phonics – and Maths.
In the afternoons, we use these skills and those specific to the subject in other curriculum areas. We learn in different ways, with a partner, in a group as well as working independently.
We aim to make our learning exciting with whole school events, class WOWs, trips and using our outside school environment.
Year 2 Update
This term, Year 2 has been working with clay in their Art work. We have practised flattening and smoothing the clay as well as rolling shapes. We have also made pinch pots, joining shapes to these using the scoring and slipping techniques.
This term in year 2 we have been:
Enjoying learning about invasion games; practicing passing and defending the ball in hockey, basketball, handball and football.
We have won attendance ted numerous weeks running and so enjoyed a board game afternoon to celebrate our perfect attendance.
In Science we have been learning about Animals and their habitats. We enjoyed exploring our school habitats especially looking at the pond habitat and seeing the frogspawn change into frogs.
Enjoying learning about invasion games; practicing passing and defending the ball in hockey, basketball, handball and football.
We have won attendance ted numerous weeks running and so enjoyed a board game afternoon to celebrate our perfect attendance.
In Science we have been learning about Animals and their habitats. We enjoyed exploring our school habitats especially looking at the pond habitat and seeing the frogspawn change into frogs.
During Year 2's visit to St Mark’s, Reverend Jane and her warden talked to us about what they do in their jobs as the church vicar and one of the four wardens.
They also talked to us about the different features of the church as well as the different garments worn by Reverend Jane. We ended our visit with the challenge of finding all ten of the church mice that were hidden inside the building.
They also talked to us about the different features of the church as well as the different garments worn by Reverend Jane. We ended our visit with the challenge of finding all ten of the church mice that were hidden inside the building.
In DT, we have been learning about structures. We tested different materials to investigate their strength and stability. Our design criteria was to make a chair that was suitable for Baby Bear or one of our own cuddly friends from home. We went on to use paper, pipe cleaners and straws as well as recyclable materials and it looks like they found our final products quite comfortable.
Year two has embarked on an exhilarating journey of exploration during their science sessions, delving deep into the fascinating world of fabrics. The classroom has become a playground for curiosity as young minds touch, feel, and investigate different materials, unravelling the secrets of materials around us.
But the excitement doesn't end there! The musical symphony echoes through the corridors as Year two musicians take centre stage with the glockenspiels. The harmonious chimes and melodic tunes fill the air, transforming the classroom into a vibrant concert hall where each note is a step towards musical mastery.
But the excitement doesn't end there! The musical symphony echoes through the corridors as Year two musicians take centre stage with the glockenspiels. The harmonious chimes and melodic tunes fill the air, transforming the classroom into a vibrant concert hall where each note is a step towards musical mastery.
On Tuesday 28th February, a visitor came to show us artefacts from over 100 years ago. We discussed how the objects had changed and developed over the years. Then we all had a go at washing clothes like they used to. We used carbolic soap, a grater and a posser. It was hard work!
HOMEWORK
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For further information about supporting your child with their homework, please see the Home Learning section of the Parents Area. Information about the Phonics programme used at Oughton can also be found here.
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LETTERS
| Year 2 Curriculum Letter Summer Term 2022 |
| Year 2 Curriculum Letter Spring 2022 |
| Year 2 Curriculum Letter Autumn Term 2021 |
Year 2 updates
GALLERY
Reading Area
Science
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Art
Our Classroom
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English
Our Outdoor CHIL Area
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Art Week
The children made some wonderful art during Art Week which was displayed at our Art Exhibition in June.
Victorian Workshop
In February, Year Two welcomed a visitor from the museum who came to share artefacts from over 100 years ago with them. They discussed how the objects had changed and developed over the years. They then we all had a go at washing clothes like they used to, using carbolic soap, a grater and a posser. It was hard work!
Antarctica WOW Day
Year Two left a bright Autumnal day to head for the colder realms of the Antarctica to look for penguins in October. Once they had received their ticket and itinerary for their journey they plotted their route on a world map. They checked the weather forecast for the day so that they could pack their rucksacks with all the equipment they might need. As they needed somewhere to stay, they worked in groups to build igloos. It took a great deal of perseverance as they kept falling down! Finally, they experimented with ice imagining what the sea must be like on the edge of Antarctica.
CURRICULUM
The Curriculum Overview Plan for Year 2 can be found in the Curriculum section within this website.