English: In the first week back, the children are going to be to learning about Acrostic poetry. They will then write their own acrostic poem all about fireworks. After this we are going to be focusing on the story ‘The Polar Express’. The children are going to be learning all about diary entries and the key features. The children will be continuing daily phonics in their Read Write Inc sessions, 4 times a week.

Maths:  In Maths we are continuing with addition and subtraction and will then begin learning all about shape.
 

Science: This terms science topic is ‘Living things and their habitats’. The children will be learning what a habitat is and the different kinds of habitats.
History: This term we are learning about the Romans in History.
 

Computing: Computing will be taught on a Friday by Mr O’Neon and this term the children will be taught all about online safety.

RE: This term we will be studying the Incarnation, and the key question is ‘Why does Christmas matter to Christians?’

Art: In Art year 2 will be continuing to learn about colour but will also be taught about shape and texture. The children will be introduced to the artist Matisse.
 

PSHE:  The topic for PSHE this term is ‘My Family’, which will be focusing on different families and friendships.
 

Music:  In Music the children are going to be learning about instruments of the Orchestra using the Nutcracker.
 

French: Greetings is the theme this term in French.

PE:  This term Year 2 will learning all about ball skills.

REMINDERS
Please can all the children come into school every Friday’s wearing their FULL PE kit ready for their Friday PE lesson.
 

A letter will be sent out showing you what your child is expected to do for homework each week. The letter will
include reading, weekly spellings and maths.
Please ensure your child comes to school with a water bottle every day.
All uniform should be clearly labelled, so it can be easily returned if it gets misplaced.

I hope this will give you a further insight into your child’s education. If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.