Class 2

Welcome to Years 1 and 2!

In Key Stage 1, we have a busy year with lots of exciting activities and opportunities planned!

Last half-term, we...

In geography, we looked at how the weather affects our lives, in that it can dictate what we wear, how we travel, and whether we need to cancel or postpone our plans. The recent torrent of floods the UK is experiencing was certainly a topic of conversation! 

In English, the children produced their own storybook entitled 'Chameleon's Promise': an adaptation of Tadpole's Promise by Jeanne Willis, which addresses the theme of similarities and differences.   

Class 2 threw themselves into their latest D&T project, which involved designing and building their very own toy car. It was wonderful to watch them transform empty tissue and breadstick boxes into fully functioning vehicles. They were especially adept at attaching wheels to axles and fastening them onto the chassis. I think I might have spotted some future engineers!           

Supporting your child's learning at home

Homework is set half-termly, and it gives the children the opportunity to share the interesting things they have learnt that week with you and develop their learning further. Please contact Mrs Ashley or Mrs Luxon if you need any additional resources or support with homework.

Please send your child to school with their book bag every day.

Phonics
Year 1 phonics reading record activities will consolidate your child’s learning in class and give them the opportunity to show you their new skills. Reading books are also closely linked to their phonics learning in school.

Reading Books

Each week the children bring home a class library book for you to enjoy together. When the children are ready they will also bring home reading books that they can read to their family.
Please return reading books and library books to school on a Wednesday. New books will be given out the same day.

Maths
Each child has their own account on Numbots and Times Tables Rockstars. The games and challenges help to build the children’s speed and confidence in working with numbers.

Class Dojo

Please share photos for Show and Tell sessions and the wonderful things the children have made for their homework via Class Dojo. The children love the opportunity to talk about their interests and successes outside of school and a photo brings it to life! .

PE

We have PE sessions on Monday and Thursday. Please can children come to school in their PE kit on those days. PE kit is blue or black shorts or jogging bottoms, white PE t-shirt, blue school jumper and trainers/pumps.

Snacks

Please send your child to school with a water bottle each day.

The children have a choice of fruits and vegetables each day. They are also able to have a drink of milk or water. Children under 5 are entitled to free milk, and others may purchase milk; parents are required to sign up for this via the Coolmilk website.