Year 2
Welcome to our Year 2 class page! This is where you can find out all about the exciting learning and adventures happening in our classroom.
In Year 2, we love to explore, ask questions, and challenge ourselves to be the best we can be. Each day is filled with opportunities to read, write, create, and discover new things.
Miss Burrows is the class teacher. and Mrs Hodson is the teaching assistant. Together, they work hard to make sure everyone feels happy, safe and ready to learn.
This page will keep you updated with key information, upcoming events, and celebrations of all the wonderful things we achieve together.
Miss Burrows
Mrs Hodson
Salt and Pepper
We are very lucky to have two class guinea pigs, Salt and Pepper, who live in our quiet area just outside the main classroom. They love munching on their favourite vegetables and squeaking when it’s snack time! The children help to look after them by making sure they have fresh food and water.
Having guinea pigs in school helps us learn about responsibility, kindness and how to care for living things. They are already a special part of our Year 2 family! 🐹
General Information
Our timetable:
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Lesson 1 |
Lesson 2 |
Lesson 3 |
Lesson 4 |
Lesson 5 |
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Monday |
RWI |
Maths |
English |
SPaG |
Music |
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Tuesday |
RWI |
Maths |
English |
Science |
History / Geography |
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Wednesday |
RWI |
Maths |
English |
History / Geography |
RE |
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Thursday |
RWI |
Maths |
English |
PE |
Art |
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Friday |
RWI |
Maths |
VIPERS |
PE |
PSHE |
🏃 PE Days: PE takes place on Thursday and Friday. Please make sure children come to school in their PE kit and that earrings are removed.
PE Kit:
- Plain black shorts, leggings or joggers
- Plain white t-shirt
- Plain black hoodie or school jumper
- Trainers or pumps
🧢 Water Bottles and Coats: Please send your child with a named water bottle each day and a suitable coat for the weather.
🏫 Uniform: All clothing, including jumpers, should be clearly named to help us return lost items quickly.
Homework
📖 Reading
Each child will be given their own book bag. This book bag needs to be in school every day. The book bag will contain their books, reading record and any school letters. At St James we aim for each child to have a love of books and reading. We will be encouraging children to read each day in school. To support your child's reading at home, we ask that they read to an adult at home, 3 or more times a week. We ask that you record each time they read in their reading record to enable them to work towards and achieve their rainbow reading badges. Signatures will be counted every Thursday.
Red badge - 25 reads
Orange - 50 reads
Yellow - 75 reads
Green - 100 reads
Blue - 125 reads
Purple - 150 reads
Following this the children become champion readers and are given a book mark with a sticker for every 25 reads after this.
✍️ Homework: Reading forms part of the weekly homework. Spellings will be given out every Wednesday and tested the following Monday. Additionally, there will be three projects set over the year for the children to complete at home with the support of an adult. We will send out further information about this nearer the time.
Useful websites to enhance our classroom learning
ToGo NoGo Website for Road Safety:
National Geographic kids website:
BBC Newsround:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Hit the button:https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-butOur learning in action
English
In English, we have become story detectives! We investigated mysterious crime scenes to help us explore Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. We have also been learning how to write clear instructions by making jam sandwiches, ready to help us write our own instructions for rescuing a prince!
Maths
In Maths, we have been using practical resources, including base 10, to develop our understanding of place value. We have been building numbers, exploring the value of each digit and using hands-on activities to help bring our learning to life!
Science
In Science, we carried out a hands-on experiment to explore how our digestive system works! We investigated how food travels through our bodies and breaks down, linking our learning to our topic of Growth and Survival. We discovered how important our digestive system is in helping us get the nutrients we need to grow and stay healthy.
History
In History, we stepped back in time to explore life in a castle! We took part in job interviews for different castle roles, imagining what it would have been like to work in a castle in the past. Everyone was successful and got a job!
Computing
In Computing, we explored how IT is used in the world around us. We investigated how barcodes work and where we might find them in everyday life. We then put our learning into practice by creating our own shop and using barcodes as part of our shopping experience!
Music
In Music, we explored how to recreate the song Tony Chestnut using xylophones! We practised playing the correct notes, keeping a steady beat and working together to bring the music to life.
Special moments
Orienteering
In Orienteering, we took our maths learning outdoors! Using maps, we worked together to find different location points and solve challenges involving tens and ones. We developed our map-reading skills while practising our understanding of place value in a fun, practical way.
Parent workshop - Castle project
In DT, we invited our grown-ups to join us for a special castle-making workshop! Together, we designed and built our own castles, including moving drawbridges. We loved working together to bring our designs to life and explore how mechanisms can make things move.
Special days
We have taken part in special days to raise awareness and show our support for important causes. We wore our jeans for Jeans for Genes Day to help raise awareness of genetic conditions, and dressed in yellow for World Mental Health Day to highlight the importance of looking after our mental health and wellbeing.