A warm welcome to Year 2 The Year

A warm welcome to… Year 2 The Year 2 team

Purpose of this evening Introduce the team l Discuss the curriculum covered l Share expectations l Communication between home and school l Share dates l Answer any questions l

Team Introduction Teachers – Mr Hawes, Miss Lomas, Mrs Ganderton and Miss Martignetti Graduate teacher – Miss Thomas Teaching Assistants –Mrs Hermon and Mrs Copping. Other staff – Mr Giles, Mrs Toomey, Mrs Dearlove, Miss Hill, Mr Honor and Mr Perry.

The Academy Value – respect l Growth Mind set l Register – completed electronically with a closing time of 8: 55 l Class assemblies – great success and will continue l

Year 2 Curriculum l l New curriculum now becoming embedded. Higher floor standards Freedom for staff to be creative Deep level learners - cross curricular, securing skills and applying to different contexts

LM Year 2 Curriculum Theme: Geography – ‘Carry on Explorers’ o Skills – using maps, features, comparing and contrasting, ICT o Knowledge - continents, oceans, capital cities l

Year 2 Curriculum l o o o English Fiction unit. Skills – word classes, sentence structure and punctuation, descriptive language, reading and responding. Moving on to non-fiction instructions Handwriting

KG Year 2 Curriculum l o o Maths Beginning with fundamental concepts: Place value, ordering, addition, subtraction, number bonds and number patterns Mental maths and English skills Every morning All mental maths skills covered and key English skills.

SL Year 2 Curriculum Science o Strong emphasis on practical, experimental approach. Factored in 2 Science experiences to embrace this. o Healthy me: -What keeps us fit and healthy -Healthy foods -Germs l

Assessment l o o o l l Purpose: Informs planning In line with the curriculum Achievements and next steps identified and shared with each child and parents Tailoring learning to each child End of term report/parents’ evening Relaxed atmosphere Assessment work shop will be run giving more detail on the system itself.

SATs l l l New papers in line with the new curriculum coverage - approach is still the same Subjects tested – Maths, Reading, Grammar punctuation & spelling (supports overall teacher assessment of writing) Teacher assessment still the final result Children thoroughly prepared by teaching through the curriculum, tailored learning, provision – support and challenge where required and familiarity with regular testing. Tailor SAT assessment to needs of individual children, e. g. 1: 1, small groups, extra time, scriber, readers etc. Take place May/June

Homework and Spellings l o o o Homework: Log books – child learning and deep level learning opportunities (in line with the new curriculum) Tailored to children’s learning Preparing them for transition to next key stage 2 Sent out on a WEDNESDAY and handed in a week MONDAY (12 days) Spellings: ACE and word maps Sent out on a Tuesday and spelling test on a Monday (no test on word maps) Following our phonics programme and curriculum word list.

LM Reading l l l Books – phonics/fluency support books Guided Reading Record

KG P. E and Games Statutory requirement as part of the curriculum l P. E kit – see uniform list (the office can provide this), all kit needs to be labelled l A note from parents has to be provided if child can’t take part l Hair – tied up l Earrings – ideally not worn l Medicines – in date, care plan, clearly labelled with child’s name l Class lesson days 2 JH: PE Thursdays & Games Wednesdays 2 LG: PE Tuesdays & Games Wednesdays 2 LM: PE Mondays & Games Wednesdays l

KG Trips l l l Science Trust Day – 3 rd November at Lace Hill Claydon House – March (details to follow) Trip or visitor in Summer term (details to follow)

SL School uniform l l l Autumn/Winter uniform Grey/navy socks Grey/navy outdoor coat No jewellery (except small studs), nail varnish, large head bands Book bags – 2 small key rings All uniform labelled please

SL Independence Monitors l Belongings l Ties l Environment l

LM Lunches l l l Healthy lunch policy No juice in water bottles No nut products – allergies KS 1 – universal free school meals KS 2 - £ 2. 30 per meal. Flexible ordering available – please see the office

Helping at home l o o o l o o Reading: Daily Comprehension Opinion Phonics Fluency and expression English: Accurate sentences Applying spellings and phonics Knowing word classes. Handwriting

Helping at home Maths: o 2 s, 5 s, 10 s o Handling money o Time l Science: o Promote healthy eating o Exercise o Hygiene l Support material: SPAG workbook £ 5. 99 available from parentmail. l

Communication Home School Organisers l Reading Record Books l Show and Tell l Phone call l Book appointment l

Pupil Premium l l Additional funding – government Meeting the criteria – Mrs Atherton Application form – Mrs Joubert Measurable impact – soft data and formal data.

Dates for the diary l l 2 JH class assembly – 21 st October 2 LM class assembly – 25 th November 2 LG class assembly - 24 th March Science fair – 3 rd November All key dates can be found on our website

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